About Joy Becker
I’m originally from New York State but have lived in several states, including California and Florida. I currently live in Texas and love it here. I’m over thirty (but not over the hill). I love walking, running, anything outside. I grew up being called “the bookworm.” Nothing much has changed there. I like the smell of homemade bread so whenever I can, I bake some, the healthy kind. Most of all, I love the Lord! I want to use this web site to point toward Him. I teach high school English for students who have “behavior” issues. I’ve been married for a nice, long time to a caring husband, Frank, who loves the Lord too. I have four wonderful children and six grandchildren (almost seven!). I’m your typical grandmother, you know, plays a lot with the little ones and almost becomes one of them. I love their laughter. I can hear it now.
   

Testimony

As a child, I thought about God a lot. I wondered about Him, who He was, and if I could really pray to Him.

I looked at Christians around me and decided I didn’t want what they had. It seemed hypocritical, mean-spirited, and often thoughtless when they encountered those who did not think as they did. Where was their love? I wanted none of it.

On the other hand, I wanted to connect with God somehow. When I was alone in my favorite treehouse, I would bring along a songbook and sing songs to God. I would pray.

One day I decided to go beyond all that. I remember I was in my room by myself and I decided that no matter what, I would give my life to God. I wouldn’t worry what other people were like. I would have my own private relationship with Him.

I told Him I was sorry for my sins and my wandering. This was it for me. I was committing my life to Him. I remember getting up from my knees and feeling nine feet tall. I rushed out of my room and began to tell everyone. I was unbelievably happy. I had done what I had been holding off for years.

 

 

 Other people were skeptical. That didn’t stop me. I couldn’t stop. I was bubbling over inside. Later on, the excitement cooled off. I gradually slipped away from my first joy. I grew bitter as a teenager and wanted nothing to do with God. I saw again the hypocrisy around me, and the stifling influence of the “do’s” and “don’ts.” The one bright spot was a visit from a teen who was fired up for God. He got me started memorizing scripture. Still, I needed mentoring. I needed support. I gradually let myself go even more. I left home and felt emptier than ever. I lived like this for years.

After I married, my husband and I were invited by friends of ours to go to church with them. We thought we’d try it out. We did and felt the Lord pulling us to Himself. We eventually went off to Bible college and became students –he, full-time and me, part-time. I again was touched beyond words to be able to study the Bible like that. When we got our first church, I was working almost every day doing ministry. I loved it. This was the way to live.

We continued like this for many years. We started a Christian school where I worked with students teaching them writing. I had a radio program and loved hearing from women calling me back about it.

Many years later now, we have a ministry supporting missionaries around the world. I wish I could do more.

I know that if you decide to turn your life over to Him, it won’t be easy, but you won’t regret it! You’ll have a Helper who will be with you all the time and a friend closer than anyone. Through thick and thin, you’ll make it with this Person by your side.

—Joy

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