I ’ ve been doing this a long time and I know God is about to do some awesome things .”
Within the Church of God in Christ ( COGIC ) denomination , Chrystal Rucker is a household name . Over the last decade and a half , she ’ s made her own spine-tingling renditions of Judy Garland ’ s “ Over the Rainbow ,” Tramaine Hawkins ’ “ Changed ” and Lecresia Campbell ’ s “ Safety ” fan favorites at concerts and convocations within the church . However , the EPM Music Group is about to take her national with her debut CD release ,” You Deserve ” ( EPM Music Group ), hitting retail and online stores everywhere on June 26 , 2012 . As America prepares to meet Chrystal Rucker , the country is also about to learn about the power of faith to heal . In spring 2007 , Rucker suffered a series of strokes that almost killed her and could have ended her singing career . She had just picked up her niece and nephew from school and was driving them home . “ My arm just went numb ,” she recalls as she was driving . “ I looked in the rearview mirror . I was talking but my mouth on the left side wasn ’ t moving .” She made it home and was planning to lie down when her mother insisted
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