God sent her to various churches to be a help, as well as groom her for his glory. While growing in the grace of God and better handling church rejection, God ordained her for a greater work. God has charged her to walk in the apostolic anointing and trust him as he leads her in his will. Through her obedience "BUT GOD" INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES was established. From deep in her spirit arises compassion for witnessing to God's people. She is a spirit filled, tongue talking prayer warrior who is not afraid of the battlefield. Her boldness has many times been misunderstood, but in the end her love cannot be debated. "BUT GOD" NEVER GAVE UP ON ME is a peek into the life of a woman who has experienced the grace, mercy and forgiveness of God. Apostle Sandra R. Wideman was born to Margaret and Henry Wideman September 4, 1955 in Tyler, Texas. Though she did not know her father, she met him when she was twelve years of age. He was an alcoholic who chose not to have a father/daughter relationship. On January 22, 1972 her mother died and from that her life spiraled downward. Though living a life that consisted of alcohol, drugs, rape and family rejection, she began to seek a way out. Marriage proved to be a disaster and she no longer wanted her children to be subjected to the physical and verbal abuse. In 1982 she gave her life to Christ and things began to look up for her and her children. With the continued physical and verbal abuse, homelessness, as well as all the church rejection, she turned back to a life of wanting someone to want her. After a short time of doing what she wanted to do, God began to minister to her to return from whence she had fallen. She then rededicated her life to Christ and is determined to be the voice of one crying in the wilderness.