There has never been and there will never be another you! God is glorified when you shine your light with confidence and show up as your authentic self. In this episode, Allie Marie Smith interviews Dee Cekanor, a retired Paralympian who is passionate about shining the light of Jesus. Dee shares her journey of faith, her experience in the Paralympics, and her radical story of prayer and redemption. She encourages listeners to embrace their uniqueness and remember that they are fearfully and wonderfully made by God. Dee’s message is one of hope, reminding everyone that they have a light to shine in the world.
Takeaways
-Embrace your uniqueness and remember that you are fearfully and wonderfully made by God.
-Shine your light for the glory of God and make the world brighter.
-God can redeem painful situations and change the trajectory of your life.
-Your identity is secure in God, regardless of your achievements or circumstances.
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Important Links
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About Dee
Dee Cekanor is passionate about equipping people to shine the light of Jesus. She believes that everyone has a unique light to shine into the world, and we can all learn to shine our lights in the ways that God has uniquely made us. Dee is also a retired Paralympian who spent 13 years representing Canada Internationally. Dee knows what it’s like to live a life that is different but has found purpose in the life God has designed.
