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I was born, the fourth child of fourteen, on November 6th 1939 to Peter and
Maria Wiens in a tiny farm house, by today's standards, near a small hamlet called Glenbush. One morning I heard mom tell my older sisters that if they would ask Jesus into their heart they would be happier. So that night I knelt down and asked Jesus to come into my heart and forgive my sins. The Lord responded by giving me His peace and joy. I have never doubted that that was the moment of the beginning of my salvation though I have not always been on the upward climb in my Christian walk. But I am thankful for a faithful, merciful and loving God, for a Bible teaching church, Christian friends and family who through one way or another always wake me up to my dependence upon God.
At the age of twelve I was baptized and joined the local church which I
was attending with my family. Though I have moved from one town to another the
church has helped me grow in my spiritual life.
Bethany Bible Institute was a place where I became more familiar with my Bible
and it prepared me for the following years when I attended Teachers College
and University. I have had the privilege of teaching secular as well as Sunday
School, Bible Clubs, DVBS, etc. These have been times which helped me study
God's Word.
In 1975 I married my faithful, considerate, kind, and loving husband, Ken
Kroeker, and God gave us three children to nurture for Him. At present they are
all married and involved in Christian service. We have also been blessed with
three grandchildren of which one is still unseen.
Difficult times in my life have always been stepping stones in my Christian walk.
The passing of my Dad through a dynamite explosion and my youngest brother
through an electrical accident were times when the Lord reassured me that He is
always there for me.
When I was involved in a car accident I began to realize that demonstrating
God's love to others is very important. Many people poured out their love for
me at this time and I asked the Lord to help me learn to love people as He
does. I still have much to learn in this area.
I have worked as a volunteer corrector for those who like to send in lessons by
email for several years. I proof-read for the web site, and in fall I started
on the Reflections committee.
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