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“I love the message of the church but have been out of the church for years. When I did not see you with your Husband on 3abn and asked questions I was told you left him for another man, and until I ran across your site just now I did not know any better. If what you are saying is true then it is not fair and I hope you stand up for your self. Good luck.”
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“I just wanted to let you know that I feel your hurt. Been there done that. I have learned to never have any close and trusted lady friends. It never works. I believe that when something like your situation happens, that the Lord has something better in mind for you. I had a similar situation happen to me 40 years ago and I walked off with 2 little boys and 40 dollars cash and a bus ticket. I chose to keep my children and gave up a home and business and all that went with it, but I came out the winner. I met someone that pointed me to Jesus and the Adventist message. Before that, I was an atheist. So I know the Lord had me in His loving arms then just as He does now. I lost my darling husband and my Mother, whom I loved dearly and my Dad and my seventeen year old grand daughter (in an accident) all within a six month period, 4 years ago, and it still hurts so much. But I rejoice every day for the time that they were in my life and feel so blessed to have had them. I'm telling you about this to let you know that the Lord will give you more than what you had and you too will rejoice for the bad times as much as the good times. I'm sorry that the 3ABN show has suffered so much since you've gone. The joy and love that seemed so evident before is not there any more. Even the guests don't seem to be the same... Again, be of good cheer because the Lord has so much more in store for you. There are probably a lot more people praying for you than you realize.”
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“Just a note to let you know that I have prayed for you everyday since we heard the news of a problem going on. I have been blessed more than you will ever know from your messages of Jesus’ love while you were sitting on the porch. I cried for two days straight when I found out that we might never be blessed by your presence ever again in this life. The dear Lord gave me strength and encouragement as I prayed, knowing that He was with you wherever you were. Thank you for deciding to go online with a website. It is good to know that you are ok....please know that you are loved and prayed for.”
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I have been watching things unfold on 3ABN and have been one of the many people who have wondered what happened to “our” Linda. I was so happy to find your website and read your letters. I just want you to know that even though the Board announcements from 3ABN were made to slant their position in their own favor, I knew there was another side to the story that they weren’t talking about... Now having read your letter on your website and seeing what you have been going through with your precious son, my heart just goes out to you! I am a parent, though not of a teenager, but I can relate to the hurts the heart feels when your child is in trouble. Add to that an accusation that tears down your reputation....I can only imagine what horrible hurt and betrayal you must be feeling. I have been accused of things that have hurt my reputation while working for the church–lies were said about me in front of people, and the pastor and his wife sought to destroy my reputation after I quit my job as church secretary. It was devastating. I left the church for two years and would not have anything to do with it. But Linda, you were the one who brought me back while sitting on your porch of the 3ABN set. Your words of encouragement when facing trials spoke to my heart and turned me around....I’m back to attending church regularly now...
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Someone once said... “Eat a live toad in the morning and nothing worse will happen to you the rest of the day.” |
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“I received your letter today via the internet. I have wanted to write you before now, but I too have been going through many trials lately, but of a different sort. I was so unclear as to what to say to comfort you. I have heard the rumors too, but one thing I’ve learned over the years, it’s not good to listen to rumors. Things are not always as they appear. I once heard an old Cherokee prayer. It goes something like this: “Oh Great Spirit, grant that I may never find fault with my neighbor until I have walked the trail of life in his moccasins.” I have never forgotten this prayer, and many times it has come to mind whenever someone comes to me with gossip. We must remember who it is at work behind the scene, and know this is just another attack of the enemy. I thank God for the book of Job. It is a reminder that we are a part of this great controversy. What can we expect but to feel the anger of Satan when we have been faithful to God? Jesus says in John 15:20, “Remember the word I have said to you. The servant is not greater than his Lord. If they persecuted Me, they will persecute you.” The sad thing is it was His own people who did the persecuting, and so it will be with us.”
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“I’m an SDA attorney who also lost my daughter in a custody battle with her atheist attorney father. The Judge essentially ruled that it was preferable for my daughter to live with an atheist father than an Adventist mother, given our Sabbath observance and vegetarian diet. For 11 long years I prayed for my daughter’s safety; spiritually, mentally and physically. Praise the Lord, He kept her in His care and she is a vibrant Christian to this day, even though she was never allowed to attend an SDA church in all those years, except when she was with me, usually only once a year. God truly does hear the effectual and fervent prayers of mothers for their children. And further, as evidenced by your online letter, He gives us His strength even more in adversity than in days of prosperity. Linda, you should know that many, with whom I have spoken around the country and around the world, do not believe the ugly gossip and lies about you. I am ever confident that God will shelter you from the evil, and further, that He will lead you to even higher summits both personally and in your ministry. Many, many people are praying for you, and God does hear those prayers! I am so glad that you have determined to not speak ill of Danny or 3ABN; this says volumes about you and your Christian experience. Very soon God will be vindicated before all, and so will His people...”
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“Oh, how you are missed on 3ABN. It seemed like a death in my family when I realized you were no longer on “3ABN Presents” and not seeing your picture on any other programs. My heart ached as I realized that the one person my daughter-in-law, Joy, loved to listen to was you. She was slowly becoming disgruntled with her church and I saw her slipping away. But my heart rejoiced when I came to the top of the stairs, while visiting in their home, and saw her kneeling in front of the TV while you were praying, knowing that you were touching the core of her being. I know she misses those special times of devotion and prayer with you. I have read your website and am so grateful that you are clinging to the Lord through this most difficult time in your llife. When our family went through a very trying time with some leaders telling untruths, we had nowhere to go for counsel. I thought my heart would break in two. Over and over I said in my mind that Jesus “opened not His mouth” when he was vilified...I want to have complete forgiveness in my heart.”
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Someone once said... “Henry the Eighth had a curious habit. Every time he divorced a wife he cut their heads off.” Isn’t that a pain in the neck?? |
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“We will include Nathan in our prayers. In trying to help my brother’s grandchildren, we have experienced the effect of drugs, but nothing in comparison to a mother’s anguish over a son. Being a mother and a grandmother, I can fully understand grasping for whatever God makes available to rescue our precious children... Linda, I know you have been terribly hurt by others who think they are doing the right thing. Now, probably more than the rest of us, you can get a glimpse of how brokenhearted Jesus was being crucified by those He loved. Forgiveness is a powerful tool in the hands of God. I pray for you that you will put your hand in His, the Master Designer, and let Him skillfully use that tool to touch the lives of those He sees so desperately need it. We love you, honey! You are not alone... you have a very big family!”
Georgia |
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“Although we did not have confidence in the rumors, we still were very, very much relieved to read your statement that you have not been unfaithful to your husband. It was reassuring to read about your resolve to keep the faith and to follow wherever God leads. Having said that we still mourn for 3ABN. We are still confused about what has happened. The human brain has a need for things to make sense, to fill in the missing pieces. For example, we do not notice the blind spots in our eyes because the brain fills in with visual information that makes sense, even if it’s not accurate. How can a network dedicated to “mending broken people” abandon one of its own? The challenge, “physicians heal thyself” seems to be in order here. Until you come back to 3ABN it seems evident that the impression will prevail that to some degree 3ABN has failed in its mission...”
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“Though feeling compelled to write to you, I am almost at a loss as to what words would hold meaning and consolation for you through this present storm. I am reminded of that beautiful painting of Jesus standing at the helm with His hands firmly holding the ship’s wheel...while the exhausted captain struggles to steady his vessel (his own grip failing) as the waves pound furiously against his course and life. May God uphold you through this lashingand see you safely to still waters. I knew from the onset that you were “collateral” when 3ABN began making statements. But none of us (viewers) knew what precipitated the upheaval. Not wanting to heap hurt upon hurt, we were numbed by the accusations and had no way of knowing the truth without making matters worse by disrespecting your privacy. So we prayed and believed God, that truth would prevail. Thank you for your faith in God, Linda...for standing for right though the heavens fall...”
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Someone once said... “Accept that some days you’re the pigeon and some days you’re the statue.” |
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"When we reach the "heavenly Canaan" you will be a special witness to all the worlds of this experience God is leading you through. He knows your relationship with Him is so connected that this trying in the fires of affliction will only make you shine righter for Him. I think of all the embarrassing moments of my life when I wanted to crawl in a hole and put a lid on it. I know your experience is worldwide with no place to hide, and that the very core of everything you hold dear and are is being soiled, challenged, taken away and exposed to the world. You are truly on the front lines of battle. And I know that composing your statement for your website is going to be emotionally draining and an extremely sensitive process as you relive the humiliation and pain..."
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"I just want you to know that you have been a big blessing to me in the past. I am so sorry to hear about what you are going through. It is hard for me to understand right now. I think about Joseph a lot these days in relation to you. Joseph was totally disgraced on false charges. But that was the necessary stepping stone to becoming the prime minister of the most powerful nation on earth. I know God has a great work for you too. I have been told that there are folk out here that would gladly sponsor you on your own tv or radio show... The Bible says "In everything give thanks" and I'm clinging to that promise for this situation even though it appears very dark. I think about you every night when I am awake and pray for you often that God will give you peace, courage, safety and much wisdom for what course to pursue."
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"It is indeed a blessing to know that you are now, as always, trying to keep your head up. Trying times make us better people... Satan hit you at a vulnerable point and those who thought were befriending you for the benefit of the ministry had a personal ambition to capture a star on T'ville Boulevard. You are going to have feelings of deep disappointment and hurt, that's natural. Achieving a spirit of forgiveness should be your single focus for quite some time. Your list of those to be forgiven is probably longer than you would like..."
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"Losing my reputation was seriously the worst nightmare I could imagine, at least with every other loss in life a person has support. But in character attacks, we lose absolutely everything, sometimes even our own self identity and confidence. I am sorry that you not only have to face the consequences as I did, but I am sorry too that so much of what is said is untrue. In a way that must feel better to not have the guilt and regret as deeply, but on the other hand it must feel so much more unfair. I at least deserved my loss in so many ways. My sister sent me a quote years ago when I felt broken and wondered if I'd ever feel normal again. I'll end with it as I pass it along; 'If my life is broken it is because pieces will feed a multitude while a loaf will satisfy only a little lad.' It will be exciting to watch God reclaim and rebuild so much of your life."
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"Thank you for forwarding the information about Linda. I admire her courage in making a statement. I think that it is very appropriate that she is not giving any more reasons as to why she is no longer with 3ABN. The truth will come out regarding the "issues" she has encountered. God is in control and He is the one that will avenge Linda. Sometimes matters get much worse when we give too much information. Please let Linda know that she is in my prayers and I am willing to help her whenever I can. Blessings to you for being so supportive to her."
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"As most of the SDA community has been doing, I have been witnessing with horror the events that have been transpiring at 3ABN, and especially the horrendous accusations against you. Please know that not all of us believe the accusations and that we are praying for you and your ministry to continue. We, the masses, need your ministry. We know that Satan is unleashing all his forces against true Christians and will use even other "good," well-meaning Christians to abort God's work in any way he can. We have seen this happen so many times and are seeing this happen more now than ever before...When we are accused of wrong-doing by the world, that means that we have an opportunity to show the world that Jesus is our Savior and Redeemer, and that we can overcome all adversities through our faith and belief in Him."
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"I've heard these accusations against you... I'm a 38 year old SDA sister in Christ, and if nothing else, I just want you to know there are people who believe in you and reject these accusations against you. You, dear lady, have been an inspiration and encouragement to me and my family as we have watched you share your heart on 3ABN. You don't know me, but I hope this is my chance to return the favor and encourage you... It's not the first time Satan has attacked one of God's people with false accusations and attempts at character assassination. I just want you to know that God has dealt with this before and He's up to the job. I too have been the object of misunderstanding and gossip, although not to the extent that you are experiencing now... I want to stand up and fight for you. I just wanted you to know I will correct the rumors every chance I get. I will defend you with grace... I just wanted you to know that you have Christian brothers and sisters whose hearts are with you and who see the injustice. But mostly, your God sees the injustice. Hang on to Jesus... He is with you in this and He will not abandon you."
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