I lived much of my adult life acting like two different people: the person I had to be in my job as a pastor and the person I actually was. I was always taught to put my best foot forward and not talk about my struggles. But sometimes, what we’re taught isn’t what’s best for us. After years of living like two different men, it ended very badly. All I wanted was an escape.
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“Divorce is never a happy thing to talk about”, said Claressa Norrell. “I think it’s even harder for me to discuss because I’ve been a strong believer all my life. I know what God’s Word says about divorce, and for a long time, I carried a big burden of guilt and shame. But it’s a part of my story, and it’s also the struggle God has used to remind me of His grace and great love for me.
HOW DID YOU GET INTO A MORMON OUTREACH MINISTRY?
I grew up in Southern California. When I was a kid, some Mormon missionaries came to the door of our house, and my mom spoke with them briefly. I was fascinated by them and after they left, I asked my mom about the difference between our beliefs as Christians and the Mormons. She explained that Mormons believed you could get into heaven through your own good work. After hearing this, I raced out the door. I wanted to tell those guys that it wasn’t true—that it was our faith in Christ alone that saves us.
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