Spending two years in Hungary at a bible school made up of 60 students from 14 different countries all in Hungarian translated to English, I was quickly pushed out of my box and started to understand many other world views. After graduating High School I chose to leave everything behind to find my spiritual calling in life. I had dreams of being a missionary or working in the Peace Corps since I was a young child and I had this urgency to travel the world. Having dealt with intense panic attacks and anxiety, I knew I had to change my life. As we left the exhibit to head home, Isabel looked at me and said, ‘This is the first time I actually feel beautiful.’” – Isabel Oppenhuizen’s father, DaveĬhoosing Love over Fear – Anxiety is real.
She had a confidence I had never seen in her before. “When Isabel’s Crown was finished and she looked at herself for the first time, her face glowed. Joy, before we jump into specific questions about your organization, why don’t you give us some details about you and your story. Today we’d like to introduce you to Amanda Joy Gilbert.