I remember reading Captivating for the first time years ago and couldn't believe how someone could say how my heart was - even I didn't know it.  

I related so much to Lori and Stasi and have come away (from the Captivating Retreat) with excitement of what God is able to do in my heart, my marriage and my children. 

It was so amazing to have the realization that Adam and Eve had mucked it up and they didn't have unsaved parents - whereas we do.  We are first generation Christians.  I want you all to know how much I appreciate the message that you are getting out there to set hearts free - I am so in on helping.  My husband went to the Wild At Heart: Boot Camp retreat in Sydney (the second one) and it totally transformed his life.  We decided together that we were going to take this message out.  He started men's groups and lives have been so changed. 

Then the attack started so much on me and wedged its way in our marriage.  We already had minor issues (so we thought) but things started seeming bigger.  I can see so clearly that this was the enemy wanting to stop us from getting that message out there.  Then I thought, how can I ever do this as my life wasn't perfect.  I was wrong on so many levels.  My life would never be perfect until I was with Jesus, but yes I can be used, I need to be yielded and surrendered to God daily.  I needed to take my questions to Him and I needed to be a warrior and fight for our marriage and the lives of our children and also for the lives of our friends.

I am so blessed that God would have me come to such a beautiful place as Colorado to enjoy Him and the glorious countryside that He created, just for me to enjoy.

Once again thank you, and thank you to all you wonderful people at Wild at Heart - you really are equipping people with the necessary tools to fight and win this battle over our hearts.

- Samantha