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David (Germany)

David (Germany)

  • October 16, 2020
  • AMBITIONS AND DESIRESDeath of motherDeath of someoneDepressionDepressionLife purposeMotherMother, deathPurpose of lifeUncategorized
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Meet David

David literally darkened his world, blocking out any light from entering his apartment. Depressed and grief-stricken from the death of his mother – God entered David’s world – bringing His light, love and life.

David talks about the devastating impact that the death of his mother had on him as a ten year old boy. Filled with sadness and pain, he ran away from home and got involved in crime. He also started taking drugs and was aggressive.

David became obsessed with death and darkened his apartment, refusing to have any light come in. He describes having an epileptic seizure at which point God showed David how much darkness was in his soul. David cried out to God for help.

Thereafter, David started attending a church where the pastor explained why David felt so empty and unfulfilled. David heard the Gospel and believed in the truth that Jesus died for him to take away his sins.

David describes how Jesus has turned his life around. He has joy and purpose. He now lives for Jesus who he describes as his best friend, the one who shows David love every day.

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David’s story was produced by MovingWorks, Austin, Texas, USA.

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Tony (USA)

Tony (USA)

  • May 7, 2019
  • Certainty of eternal lifeCertainty of eternal lifeCertainty of going to heavenHeavenMy Christian lifeMy Christian life, dullnessSalvationSinSin, accepting I'm a sinner
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Meet Tony

Tony grew up in a Christian home. He thought accepting Jesus’ work on the cross was only about getting to heaven. Tony shares that he was prideful and self-righteous in the past in regards to his spirituality, and couldn’t see his own sin. Tony describes how God matured his understanding of what the gospel is, and what the gospel means for living day to day with a heart that truly wants to serve God.

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This story was produced by Lakeside Fellowship, Polk City, Iowa, USA.

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Lane (USA)

Lane (USA)

  • March 4, 2019
  • ChristianityChristianity, lack of knowledgeMy Christian lifeMy Christian life, not living for GodStriving for successSuccessUnfulfillmentUnfulfillment, success
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Meet Lane

Lane shares that he didn’t grow up knowing about Christianity. During college years he heard the Gospel and accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior. Lane did not immediately live for God, he chose worldly success and money. He shares how unfulfilling those years were, but how God brought him and his wife close to Him. Lane has dedicated his life to God, and he speaks of the joy and fulfillment he now experiences.

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This story was produced by Saylorville Church , Des Moines, Iowa, USA.

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Zac (USA)

Zac (USA)

  • February 21, 2019
  • God and meIllness of someoneRelying on GodThe BibleThe Bible, curiosityWifeWife, illnessWife, illness
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Meet Zac

Zac shares how he was inspired by another person’s relationship with Jesus, to want the same. Zac began reading the Bible, and at the right time, God helped Zac understand his own personal need for Jesus. Zac asked Jesus to be his Lord and Savior and has developed a close relationship with God by reading the Bible. Zac went to Bible college and got married to Stacy. He shares that Stacy got an inoperable brain tumor. Both Zac and Stacy clung to God during those very difficult times. God gave them peace, strength, and hope. Stacy’s tumor has been shrinking, and Zac knows it’s because of God intervening.

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This story was produced by Saylorville Church , Des Moines, Iowa, USA.

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Katie (USA)

Katie (USA)

  • January 17, 2019
  • CancerCancer, breastCopingCoping with physical sufferingJesusJesus, a relationship with HimPhysical sufferingPhysical suffering, coping
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Meet Katie

Katie knew about Jesus, and asked Him into her heart without knowing what that really meant. When she got older, Katie learned about the gospel and that she could know Jesus personally. Katie placed her faith in Jesus as her Lord and Savior and describes what it’s like to have a relationship with Him. Katie got a diagnosis of breast cancer, but she didn’t struggle and is thankful for what God has chosen for her life. God has given her a way of seeing true purpose in her illness. She used her cancer as a way to reach out to family and friends and show them how God has matured her and has cared for her throughout her treatment. Katie trusts in God and she has a relaxed attitude because she knows for sure that one day she will be with Jesus in heaven.

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This story was produced by Soteria Church, Des Moines, Iowa, USA.

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Morgan (USA)

Morgan (USA)

  • January 17, 2019
  • Approval from othersApproval from othersPerfectionism
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Meet Morgan

Morgan talks about her struggles with perfectionism and seeking approval from others. She trusted in Christ as her Lord and Savior. For a time, she felt under more pressure to live a perfect Christian life. Morgan felt anger toward God. During a college event, the gospel was explained more fully to Morgan including the righteousness of God. Morgan has grown in her understanding of how God sees her, and now feels joy and can rest in the work that Christ has done for her. She no longer strives to make others believe she has it all together, and is comfortable to be herself.

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This story was produced by The Salt Company, Ames, Iowa, USA.

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Chelsey (USA)

Chelsey (USA)

  • January 17, 2019
  • Feeling like a failureNew identity in ChristSalvationSinSin, trapped by it
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Meet Chelsey

Chelsey says she thought she was a Christian before actually trusting in Jesus for the removal of her sins. Chelsey talks about her struggles with sin in her life. Chelsey received love and support from a college ministry who showed her the gospel and God’s unconditional love and acceptance for those who receive His Son. Chelsey now enjoys the freedom and new identity that comes with knowing Christ as her Savior.

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This story was produced by The Salt Company, Ames, Iowa, USA.

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Betty (Australia)

Betty (Australia)

  • December 14, 2018
  • ChildhoodChildhood, unhappyChristian ministry life, burnoutDeath of family memberDeath of someoneFamilyFamily member, death
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Meet Betty

Betty shares how she grew up in a dysfunctional home, and clung to an older sister. Her beloved sister was killed in a car accident while Betty was still school age. Betty suddenly had lots of questions about spiritual things. She attended a church and believed the gospel. Betty talks about her adult life as a missionary. The amazing ways she has seen God work, and also the personal challenges. Betty talks about struggling with complete burnout, and how God has used this to bring her back to experiencing His love for her.

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Betty’s story was produced by MBM Rooty Hill, Sydney, Australia.

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Anna (USA)

  • December 13, 2018
  • Christian upbringingChristian upbringing, indifferentDivorce of parentsJesusJesus, a relationship with HimParentsParents, divorce
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Meet Anna

Anna talks about growing up going to church but feeling very indifferent to the experience. She suffered a lot of emotional pain when her parents divorced. She felt lost and like she needed answers. Anna was supported by her friends who invited her to church. At that point, God showed Anna her need for Jesus. Although Anna accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior, she did not prioritize her relationship with God at first. Now she knows her relationship with Jesus is the most important one of her life. Anna’s video includes her baptism.

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Anna’s story was produced by Eagles Landing First Baptist Church, McDonough, Georgia, USA.

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Laura (UK)

  • December 13, 2018
  • Approval from othersApproval from othersFamilyFamily, adversity because of my Christian faithGod and meMy Christian lifeMy Christian life, adversity from parentsPushing God away
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Meet Laura

Laura didn’t come from a Christian home. But God pursued Laura and she trusted in Jesus in her teenage years. She failed to block out God in her college years in order to fit in. Laura surrendered to God’s love. Laura’s relationship with her parents is complicated as they are not interested in Christianity. This doesn’t deter Laura from loving them. She has a strong sense of purpose, that God wants her to love others, just as He loves them.

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Laura’s story was produced by Emmanuel Church, London, UK.

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