What’s in a name?....

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On Friday night, the Treasures team reached 790 women working in strip clubs in Downtown Los Angeles!  Some were your typical razzle-dazzle clubs with bright lights and valet parking, while others were dingy joints tucked away near Skid Row.  ....

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790.  It’s more than a number.  That figure represents women—unique, adored, purposed women—and God knows each of them by name.  To be known is one of our deepest human desires.  One of the encounters we had during the outreach reflected the depth of this desire.....

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We walked into a small dressing room where a couple of girls were primping.  I handed a gift to a half-dressed young woman who was counting her tips.  “What’s this for?” she asked.  “A gift for you.  Just to let you know you are loved.” I responded.  ....

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She cracked a smile as she peered into the little pink bag.  “Why are you guys doing this for us?” she continued.  ....

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I went on to explain that I had been a dancer too and now we go back into strip clubs to offer encouragement and support to other women working there.  “You can call us if you just need someone to talk to or if you ever need any help or resources”.   Her eyes welled with tears and she threw her arms around me.   I held her for a moment and she said her name is Precious.  ....

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“Your name is Precious!?  Look at the card in your gift! It was made for you!” I exclaimed pointing to the top of the note addressed: “Precious Woman”.....

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Seeing her name written on the card, she turned away and began to weep.....

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How significant it is to be known.  Sought out.  Called by name.  ....

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There is a Love calling each of us by name.  He sees all.  Knows all.  And He loves every bit of you.  May we be as overcome by that truth as Precious was.  ....

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Love, Harmony & The Treasures Team....

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P.S…....

Harmony will be featured on an episode of Pure Passion TV on Sunday, October 25th.....