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Christ in Control

Philippians 4:13, "For I can do everything through Christ who gives me strength.” (N.L.T.)

A Journey of

Loss, Forgiveness, Healing & Hope

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Phil 4:13

Journey of Loss, Forgiveness, Healing & Hope

Hi, my name is Darlene Applegate, and I want to welcome you to my page. Over the last 11 years, I've been on a journey that started with the loss of my daughter, Amber, on September 18, 2010. Amber was a beautiful shining light and Leukemia took her life.

While Amber was going through her cancer treatments, we wrote out scriptures placing them on the walls in her hospital room for encouragement. Amber named this wall, C.I.C. (Christ in Control). This is why I've called my site CIC Heals. Jesus heals today but His way might not be what we are expecting or want. We each have purpose in life and God chooses the time when His children are called home.

During my darkest days, God has brought me through the pain of losing my daughter to a place of finding healing and hope. This has been not only a spiritual journey but also one that has brought emotional, physical, and mental healing. I share my journey with the hopes it will help someone else going through a difficult season in their life, even though the circumstances might be different.

My

Story

In 2010 my family entered a season of loss when our daughter, Amber, passed from having Leukaemia at age 20. As I watched my daughter fight for her life, I had my own struggle going on at the same time. Though it wasn't anything like my daughter went through, it was challenging. I was hiding a secret and holding onto other pain. Most of the time, I kept the pain locked up inside of me and that kept me from moving forward in life in a healthy way. God led me through a season of learning to forgive His way.

God has brought both healing and blessings over the years. With each passing year, I’ve been blessed by the people brought along my path, and through each life experience, many lessons have brought me closer to God. If you've experienced a loss of some kind or are going through a different struggle, Jesus will heal you if you let Him.

"Bad things happen but don't be sad your whole life, live and tell your story". ~ Amber Applegate

I look forward to the day that I am reunited with my late daughter, Amber. Amber wrote in her testimony, “I believe God is going to use me in ways I can’t imagine.” Through those and many other words my daughter left behind, God has continued to use Amber’s life to impact mine, bringing me into a closer relationship with Jesus.

Romans 8:28, "And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to His purpose for them.” (N.L.T.)

Today I share the hope and love God offers through His Son Jesus to anyone who chooses to receive it. There is nothing greater than God's love, so I give: "all glory to God who is able to through His mighty power at work within us to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think”. ~ Ephesians 3:20-21

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New Book

His Grace is Enough

My real journey in life started the day my eyes were opened to the truth of God’s Word. Each season brought different experiences and painful lessons that brought me closer to Jesus. My faith was tested when my daughter Amber passed away from Leukaemia at age 20.

When Amber was told by the doctors she was not going to live, our daughter told our family not to be mad at God; to find our faith and read our Bibles. As I watched Amber fight for her life, I had my own struggles going on. Holding onto hurt, I couldn’t move forward in a healthy way until I learned to forgive God’s way.

We all have struggles in life. Jesus can heal each of us if we let Him and bring something good out of pain, sorrow and mistakes. Are you ready to accept the truth of God’s Word and be set free?

The book, His Grace is Enough, shares Darlene Applegate's journey through loss, forgiveness, healing and hope. It is available for free as a print copy or a digital copy.

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Donations from this book will go to Compassion Canada.

Music

Follow along and connect with the Holy Spirit through music from His Grace Is Enough journey.

When Amber was in the hospital, her pastor encouraged her to write a song. She started but didn't get to finish. Darlene was encouraged by her piano teacher to finish the song and from her heart being stirred came the song.
Grace Will Lead Me Home
Lyrics by Amber and Darlene Applegate, Music by Darlene Applegate, © copyright 2012
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I’m Safe in His Arms
Lyrics and music by Darlene Applegate, © copyright 2014
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Hear Your Voice
Lyrics and music by Darlene Applegate, © copyright 2018
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Joy and Freedom
Lyrics and music by Darlene Applegate, © copyright 2014
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Lord Help Me to Forgive
Lyrics by Amber and Darlene Applegate, Music by Darlene Applegate, © copyright 2017
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Additional music by Lily Bifolchi and The Chosen that inspired His Grace is Enough journey.
For I Am Here
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Sam Crow, my sister was healed of alcohol and Lyme’s disease. Life is difficult and everyone needs the hope of healing, whether it is for emotional, physical, mental, or spiritual trials. Sam has a passion to share her story in the hope that her honesty will be a light to lead others into greater healing.

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