| I was influenced by both. My dad was an incredible pastor that gave his all, quite literally. However, he died when I was 10 so my memories of him are primarily through my mother and others. Through his prayers, blind and crippled were healed and a man came back from the dead. He fasted on only water for 30 days in response to God speaking to him. In the 2 year revival that followed the fast, the Holy Ghost was so strong, a blue haze was in the Church. He walked the walk, not just talked the talk. My mother was totally devoted and supported him to the utmost. She was the one that prayed for me to be healed of a cleft palate that resulted in my healing. She was the one I saw that gave tithe out of faith when we didn't have enough money to buy groceries, but at the end of the month, we never went without. God provided. I am extremely fortunate for the heritage of faith that I had. I am so grateful to have had grandparents on both sides that were spirit filled. Though we were dirt poor, the spiritual heritage made me wealthy! I would have rather had my heritage than to be born of monetary wealth and privilege. I was blessed by both parents. |