Echols: ‘I know that peace that they’re talking about’ at Asbury University
Since Feb. 8, tens of thousands of people have traveled from all over the world to get a glimpse of what some are calling a revival and others are dubbing an awakening at Asbury University in Wilmore, Ky. (Courtesy Asbury University)
Candace Echols
Candace Echols is a Midtown resident, wife, and mother of five. A regular contributor to The Daily Memphian, she is a freelance writer who also recently published her first book, the children’s book “Josephine and the Quarantine.”
“I’ve experienced all of that, and Scripture backs those descriptions as by-products of walking with Jesus. Once you’ve seen stuff like that, it’s hard to keep it to yourself. It’s kinda like this: When you have tasted Pancho’s cheese dip, you can’t not tell other people about it when they come to our city.”
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