“You Were My Teacher”: Cindy’s Story (Australia)

During this time, you, Michael Youssef, were my teacher. I began listening to you on Christian radio, and every morning you would come and teach me the Bible. I would rush around in the morning, settle the children, and then sit with you and God. You were the first minister I heard talk about the issues I was facing in a way that helped me stop punishing myself. The Scriptures began to unpack a God I feared to a God who hurt deeply for me.

Twenty-four years later, my new husband and all my sons are worshiping and serving God fervently. Two of my sons were recently on mission in a small town in Australia . . . [and] that group of young Christians witnessed to so many people last year.

Bless you, Michael. From a lowly, broken woman to a courageous servant of Christ—I truly thank you.

*Her name has been changed.