Rising out of the Ashes

By Christa Josephine Palmer

Rising Out of the Ashes is about God's deliverance from hurt, abuse, shame and guilt.

As you read this story and are taken into the retracing of this personal journey, may your life be changed for the better as much as those who were there to witness it. May God deliver you from whatever trials or tribulations you are facing as you find your story within the pages of this book as well.

I am a woman who now belongs to God. Rising Out of the Ashes allowed me to look back and see how God made me stronger, and I want to inspire you to know without a doubt that God can change your life.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Dec 4, 2015
• ISBN: 9781504965088

Christa Josephine Palmer

Christa J. Palmer was born in Germany. She became saved on November 14, 1975, was filled with the Holy Spirit on November 23, 1975, earned a bachelor’s degree in ministry, and is a certified counselor. An ordained minister of the gospel like her husband, Willard B Palmer, Christa has two daughters and six grandchildren. The ministry Christa and Willard lead is called Harvest Christian Center International. Their powerful testimonies, used by God mightily, have a heart for the lost, offer deliverance and healing touch for the sick, move in the gifting of God, and train people for discipleship. They are compassionate missionaries who have been led by the Holy Spirit to South Africa, Nigeria, Bulgaria, Uganda, and other countries worldwide.

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Published by AuthorHouse 12/03/2015

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CONTENTS

About The Author

Harvest Christian Center International

Chapter 1 The Early Years

Chapter 2 The Recurring Nightmare

Chapter 3 The Teenage Years

Chapter 4 My Mother’s Story

Chapter 5 My New Family

Chapter 6 Salvation And A New Husband Sent By God

Chapter 7 On Our Own

Chapter 8 Family Freedom

Chapter 9 Heeding God’s Evangelical Call

Afterword: Next Steps In Spiritual Maturity

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To my friend Christa

You have been a blessing to me, inspired and encouraged me. I have known Christa for a long time, since 1999 when she came to Cape Town for the first time.

She had been a blessing to us, me and my wife Lena. She and her husband Willard is an inspiration and has a heart for souls. I can’t wait to read her story.

Apostle Alfie Fabe

To my lovely husband Willard Palmer.

Willard was the one who inspired me to write my book and share my story.

~The Love of my Life~

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Dedicated to our two daughters Angie and Missy, my son in law Mark and Brian and my beautiful grandchildren whom I love dearly… Austin, Braden, Bryce, Harrison William and Matthew.

Thank you my sister, Author Mirthell Bazemore, who inspired me and who have been a blessing to me during the writing of this book!

I thank the Lord for connecting us together and keeping me encouraged.

Edited by

Jay Stallworth

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Christa J Palmer was born in Germany. She became saved on November 14, 1975, was filled with the Holy Spirit on November 23, 1975, earned a Bachelor’s degree in Ministry, and is a certified counselor. An ordained Minister of the Gospel like her husband, Willard B Palmer, Christa has two daughters and six grandchildren. The ministry Christa and Willard lead is called Harvest Christian Center International.

Their powerful testimonies, used by God mightily, have a heart for the lost, offer deliverance and healing touch for the sick, move in the gifting of God, and train people for discipleship. They are compassionate missionaries who have been led by the Holy Spirit to South Africa, Nigeria, Bulgaria, Uganda and other countries worldwide.

HARVEST CHRISTIAN CENTER INTERNATIONAL

Based in metro Atlanta, Harvest Christian Center International is a ministry committed to spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ to all nations through churches, crusades, seminars and workshops.

Willard and Christa Palmer are devoted to seeing the great commission fulfilled in their ministry. The Americas, Nigeria, South Africa and many other countries have enjoyed the fruit of the Palmer’s ministry; the lost being saved, the sick healed, and the saints trained to go forth in the gospel. Both Willard and Christa have powerful testimonies of the transforming work of Christ in their lives. Their testimony alone has set many captives free.

CHAPTER 1

THE EARLY YEARS

When I was a child, I spoke as a child; I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things. (1 Corinthians 13:11)

Keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, and that will by no means clear the guilty; visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children, and upon the children’s children, unto the third and to the fourth generation. (Exodus 34:7)

I was born in Schwabach, Germany on January 5, 1948; the first child of my parents. Growing up on a beautiful countryside and being raised on good food, one might expect to have a great early start at life, but this was not the case for me. When I was almost three years old, I became very sick with scarlet fever