What others are
SAYING ABOUT DAPHNE
…I sat down and read Take a Closer Look in its entirety. Through the tears and the pain of what had happened earlier [in my life] I was reminded that I was in good standing with the Lord. And as his child he still loved me. [As I was reading] I could not see the pages because of the tears, and when I would stop reading the Holy Spirit would gently say, “Finish the book.” Well I did, and even though I understand who I am in Christ, I needed to be reminded because the pain of what was said [and done] to me was more then I could handle and God knew what I needed...
Cindy - Arizona
…I just wanted to thank you for sharing your story at the conference Saturday. When you shared about how you had to finally forgive yourself, it touched my heart so deeply. I knew I was still struggling with this issue in my life of shame and embarrassment. …I have now forgiven myself. I know God forgave me a long time ago, but I was the one holding on to the guilt. [Through your ministry] I just felt so free from it all for once. I just wanted to say thanks for being so open with people, just because God has used your story to relate to mine, to help me. I love you so much and thank you for being the woman of God that you are.
Debora - Texas
…my wife subscribed me to your devotionals. I look forward to getting them every week. They are really provoking and helpful. I am praying for your ministry to grow and reach more people. Thank you for what you are doing.
Danny - Texas
Hola! Saves has sido demucha bendicion en minida aunque no lo creas. [Do you know you have been a great blessing in my life even though you don’t believe it.] Solo tu sonrisa es una bendicion ni te imagines cuarto te he llegado a querer y ni se por que. [Your smile alone is a blessing. You can’t imagine how much I have come to love you, without you knowing it.] Pen es una cracia de Dios que te distigue. Es su eternal gracia. [It is the grace of God that I found you. It’s His eternal grace.] Espero verte otro Dia sino en el cuelo.[I hope to see you another day. If not, then in Heaven.]
Marlyn - Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
I am subscribed to your ministry and get your devotionals regularly (and love them!). I have recently moved my physical address, not email, and don’t want to miss getting information from your ministry.
Amy - Texas
I just wanted to tell you how much of a blessing it was to meet you. I was [at the conference] to touch the lives of others, but you touched my life.
Linette - Florida
I just wanted to let you know I really appreciate you and enjoyed the sessions we had at the ladies retreat. I have to let you know I almost didn't go but so glad I did now. …I have felt pretty worthless, struggled off and on with depression and lately had been really struggling with feeling like people were judging me and hated me … [As you shared] I felt a little part of these insecurities slip away. I came home and have been such a different person. It's incredible. Thank you. You’re a wonderful person and we have been praying for you.
Michelle - Texas
I am really excited about what God is doing in and through you and your ministry. You are full of the Word of God and are gifted with the ability to communicate it in a way the women can receive and digest. I know that the Lord has begun a good work in you and will be faithful to complete it.
Nita - Texas
Women’s Ministry Leader
Thank you for listening to the Lord in writing this book (Take a Closer Look). I pray it sells well, not just for you, but for the benefit for, and impact it will have on, those who read it and use it.
Daniel - Oklahoma
I am very grateful for the words that you shared at the Retreat. I have always looked down on myself, [believing] I’m not good enough. I needed to look like someone else or wear the clothes others would approve of. I could never raise my hand if our pastor asked, are you righteous? I thought a righteous person did everything right and I sure new that I did not match up. I was very sure that I was saved, but I did not define righteousness as being in right standing with God, standing on his side, being on his team. 2 Corinthians 5:21 is now my rod. Thank you once again and may God grant you the knowledge and wisdom to continue in His work. I believe there are more people to help who need their hurts mended and guided to the great physician.
Nettie - Kansas
…I want to express to you how much I truly enjoy your weekly devotionals. There are weeks I am so busy and I find myself having to play catch up with my reading, but I can tell you, when I make the time, it is truly what I find that I need to make my new week a better one. I am finding that I do not make the time I should, for Christ. I beat myself up, quite often, yet I just keep asking for the forgiveness I know He will bestow upon me… These devotionals make me so aware that I must do better in my actions. Thank you for sharing your heart and calling with me. The devotionals help to keep me in check.
Stephanie - Texas
Daphne, I did my homework about looking in the mirror and saying what you wrote down for me to say. At first, it was really hard to do. I put the paper with the words you wrote on the mirror and have been saying them out loud to myself several times a day and it's getting easier. I have also started reading the Bible every night. Thank you for coming to Bloomington.
Rachel - Illinois
Just wanted to let you know how anointed your devotionals are. Every time I get them, it's exactly what I needed to read or hear from God. It's encouraging and has helped me encourage others. Just yesterday I called up a friend I saw on Sunday, who I could tell was struggling with something. [As I shared] one of the scriptures in your devotionals yesterday I just felt the Holy Spirit move in our conversation and she just began to cry. She said she remembered that scripture, but hadn't been able to find it. Anyways, GOD IS GOOD!! Thank you for sharing wisdom, love, and encouragement (and sometimes a spiritual spanking) through these devotionals!
Deborah - Texas
I [recently] had a very disappointing visit with a diet doctor. On the way home amongst a lot of tears, I thought to myself "Why can't I like you!!" I've always known I didn't like the girl in the mirror but I thought it was because she never looked the way I wanted her to. I've always known God loves me unconditionally and I don't ever have to work for his love. So I never saw myself as the one with that problem. [Then while watching a TV] I heard a line about being a disappointment, a defect or flaw in this young man's father's eyes. I suddenly realized that was it! That was what I don't like about the girl in the mirror. She's a disappointment to me. She can't ever get things right. She’s a defect. She's been working all these years to impress me and I haven't given an inch. In fact, my distaste for her has grown, so she has had to work ever harder for my love. It didn’t matter that her husband loves her, her family loves her, and her God loves her… [I didn’t love her]. So now, I am purposefully looking for things to praise her for and hopefully and prayerfully I will grow to love her. [As you have taught us] "I am the righteousness of God in Christ." Thanks for all you do.
Deann - Texas
Thank you so much for coming to our church for the young girls purity conference. I never had any of [these teachings] when I was younger and I now have a child of my own. Your meeting taught me so much. [I came to] work but I learned so much. I now have a better understanding of how to be a daughter of Christ and how to forgive myself. I have gone through a lot and I thought some of the things that happened to me only happened to me and no one else. But when you shared your experiences it helped me. That night was the first time in a very, very long time that I was able to look in the mirror and tell myself that I forgive ME! I just want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Jennifer - Florida
Cindy - Arizona
…I just wanted to thank you for sharing your story at the conference Saturday. When you shared about how you had to finally forgive yourself, it touched my heart so deeply. I knew I was still struggling with this issue in my life of shame and embarrassment. …I have now forgiven myself. I know God forgave me a long time ago, but I was the one holding on to the guilt. [Through your ministry] I just felt so free from it all for once. I just wanted to say thanks for being so open with people, just because God has used your story to relate to mine, to help me. I love you so much and thank you for being the woman of God that you are.
Debora - Texas
…my wife subscribed me to your devotionals. I look forward to getting them every week. They are really provoking and helpful. I am praying for your ministry to grow and reach more people. Thank you for what you are doing.
Danny - Texas
Hola! Saves has sido demucha bendicion en minida aunque no lo creas. [Do you know you have been a great blessing in my life even though you don’t believe it.] Solo tu sonrisa es una bendicion ni te imagines cuarto te he llegado a querer y ni se por que. [Your smile alone is a blessing. You can’t imagine how much I have come to love you, without you knowing it.] Pen es una cracia de Dios que te distigue. Es su eternal gracia. [It is the grace of God that I found you. It’s His eternal grace.] Espero verte otro Dia sino en el cuelo.[I hope to see you another day. If not, then in Heaven.]
Marlyn - Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
I am subscribed to your ministry and get your devotionals regularly (and love them!). I have recently moved my physical address, not email, and don’t want to miss getting information from your ministry.
Amy - Texas
I just wanted to tell you how much of a blessing it was to meet you. I was [at the conference] to touch the lives of others, but you touched my life.
Linette - Florida
I just wanted to let you know I really appreciate you and enjoyed the sessions we had at the ladies retreat. I have to let you know I almost didn't go but so glad I did now. …I have felt pretty worthless, struggled off and on with depression and lately had been really struggling with feeling like people were judging me and hated me … [As you shared] I felt a little part of these insecurities slip away. I came home and have been such a different person. It's incredible. Thank you. You’re a wonderful person and we have been praying for you.
Michelle - Texas
I am really excited about what God is doing in and through you and your ministry. You are full of the Word of God and are gifted with the ability to communicate it in a way the women can receive and digest. I know that the Lord has begun a good work in you and will be faithful to complete it.
Nita - Texas
Women’s Ministry Leader
Thank you for listening to the Lord in writing this book (Take a Closer Look). I pray it sells well, not just for you, but for the benefit for, and impact it will have on, those who read it and use it.
Daniel - Oklahoma
I am very grateful for the words that you shared at the Retreat. I have always looked down on myself, [believing] I’m not good enough. I needed to look like someone else or wear the clothes others would approve of. I could never raise my hand if our pastor asked, are you righteous? I thought a righteous person did everything right and I sure new that I did not match up. I was very sure that I was saved, but I did not define righteousness as being in right standing with God, standing on his side, being on his team. 2 Corinthians 5:21 is now my rod. Thank you once again and may God grant you the knowledge and wisdom to continue in His work. I believe there are more people to help who need their hurts mended and guided to the great physician.
Nettie - Kansas
…I want to express to you how much I truly enjoy your weekly devotionals. There are weeks I am so busy and I find myself having to play catch up with my reading, but I can tell you, when I make the time, it is truly what I find that I need to make my new week a better one. I am finding that I do not make the time I should, for Christ. I beat myself up, quite often, yet I just keep asking for the forgiveness I know He will bestow upon me… These devotionals make me so aware that I must do better in my actions. Thank you for sharing your heart and calling with me. The devotionals help to keep me in check.
Stephanie - Texas
Daphne, I did my homework about looking in the mirror and saying what you wrote down for me to say. At first, it was really hard to do. I put the paper with the words you wrote on the mirror and have been saying them out loud to myself several times a day and it's getting easier. I have also started reading the Bible every night. Thank you for coming to Bloomington.
Rachel - Illinois
Just wanted to let you know how anointed your devotionals are. Every time I get them, it's exactly what I needed to read or hear from God. It's encouraging and has helped me encourage others. Just yesterday I called up a friend I saw on Sunday, who I could tell was struggling with something. [As I shared] one of the scriptures in your devotionals yesterday I just felt the Holy Spirit move in our conversation and she just began to cry. She said she remembered that scripture, but hadn't been able to find it. Anyways, GOD IS GOOD!! Thank you for sharing wisdom, love, and encouragement (and sometimes a spiritual spanking) through these devotionals!
Deborah - Texas
I [recently] had a very disappointing visit with a diet doctor. On the way home amongst a lot of tears, I thought to myself "Why can't I like you!!" I've always known I didn't like the girl in the mirror but I thought it was because she never looked the way I wanted her to. I've always known God loves me unconditionally and I don't ever have to work for his love. So I never saw myself as the one with that problem. [Then while watching a TV] I heard a line about being a disappointment, a defect or flaw in this young man's father's eyes. I suddenly realized that was it! That was what I don't like about the girl in the mirror. She's a disappointment to me. She can't ever get things right. She’s a defect. She's been working all these years to impress me and I haven't given an inch. In fact, my distaste for her has grown, so she has had to work ever harder for my love. It didn’t matter that her husband loves her, her family loves her, and her God loves her… [I didn’t love her]. So now, I am purposefully looking for things to praise her for and hopefully and prayerfully I will grow to love her. [As you have taught us] "I am the righteousness of God in Christ." Thanks for all you do.
Deann - Texas
Thank you so much for coming to our church for the young girls purity conference. I never had any of [these teachings] when I was younger and I now have a child of my own. Your meeting taught me so much. [I came to] work but I learned so much. I now have a better understanding of how to be a daughter of Christ and how to forgive myself. I have gone through a lot and I thought some of the things that happened to me only happened to me and no one else. But when you shared your experiences it helped me. That night was the first time in a very, very long time that I was able to look in the mirror and tell myself that I forgive ME! I just want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Jennifer - Florida