Everybody has a story. We each make the choice of whether to tell our story or not. I'm telling my story because it glorifies God. Every human being will do things in their lifetime of which they will be proud. Likewise, every human being will do things in their lifetime of which they will be ashamed. The good news is that God is available for you through it all. In this life, you will experience moments of great joy and also moments where you will feel beaten down. You will become bruised by the consequences of the poor decisions you have made. But if Jesus is your Savior and Lord, He will not allow you to be unduly broken. Don't waste time living in regret over the bad decisions you have made. Rather, quickly learn from them and move on. The time God gives us is precious. If you are reading these words, it means that you've survived. Congratulations! I too have survived and I invite you to read about my journey through the ups and downs of life. I have been bruised but my resolve to serve the God who created me remains unbroken! Katrina Harling was born and raised in Washington, DC. She was educated in the District of Columbia Public School system and furthered her education at the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) and the University of Maryland University College (UMUC). She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, a Bachelor of Business Administration and Finance and a Master of Science in Financial Management and Information Systems. She is currently employed as a Budget Analyst with the U.S. federal government. Katrina was licensed to the gospel ministry in June of 2011. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, reading and serving the community through outreach and evangelism. Katrina is the proud mother of one adult son and the proud grandmother of one grandson and one granddaughter.