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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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Sam (Wales)

Sam (Wales)

  • February 26, 2020
  • AngerAnger, generalHard-heartednessLife of crimeViolenceViolent lifestyleViolent toward others
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Meet Sam

Hard-hearted Sam was just about to seriously assault someone when God brought to mind Bible verses which caused Sam to repent of his sin and turn to Christ.

Sam shares how he led a life of crime and violence throughout his teens. His heart had become very hardened towards other people. However, on one occasion when he was about to assault someone, God brought to mind some Bible verses from the Book of Romans. Sam instantly saw his sin in a new light and he understood for the first time that Jesus died for him.

Since the time of Sam’s conversion, he has relocated from Wales, UK to Scotland, UK in order to be discipled and follow Jesus more closely. He has also become a male youth worker as part of a gospel ministry. Sam talks about the love he has for the young kids who live in some of the most economically deprived areas of Scotland. His passion is to let them know that they have hope in Jesus too.

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Sam’s story was produced by 20Schemes, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.

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Ryan (USA)

Ryan (USA)

  • May 14, 2019
  • Alcohol abuseAlcohol abuseAlcohol abuse, addictionAlcohol abuse, addictionArrestedArrested, armed robberyLife purposePurpose of life
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Meet Ryan

Ryan’s party lifestyle got out-of-hand with an alcohol addiction and an arrest for armed robbery. He ended up with 6 months probation. At this time he knew that he needed to turn to God. His long desire for a purpose for his life was realized when he accept Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior.

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

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Alix (USA)

Alix (USA)

  • April 29, 2019
  • AngerAnger, generalParentsParents, rebelling against themSinSin, too far gone
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Meet Alix

Alix heard the gospel growing up but as a teenager, she rebelled against her parents and hung out with the wrong crowd. She started to have doubts about Christianity and pushed the church away. She describes having anger, and anger towards God. Alix feared her sin was too big for God – but Christ drew Alix to Himself. Alix now has certainty of how much God loves her, and that Jesus died to take away her sin.

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

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Bridget (Zimbabwe)

Bridget (Zimbabwe)

  • April 27, 2019
  • ChristianityChristianity, misunderstand itEmptinessLife directionLife direction
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Meet Bridget

Bridget is originally from Zimbabwe. She moved to South Africa and found the transition very hard. Bridget describes having an emptiness in her life and lacking direction. She was just about to move again to Australia to find what she was looking for, when she was invited to a church and heard the gospel. Bridget explains she learned two things: that Christianity is not a religion but a relationship with Christ, and that salvation is through faith alone and not by her good works. She trusted in Christ and has found the purpose and direction for her life that she longed for.

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This story was produced by Common Ground Church, Capetown, South Africa.

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April 27, 2019 0

Devlin (South Africa)

Devlin (South Africa)

  • April 27, 2019
  • FulfillmentMy Christian lifeMy Christian life, obedienceSearching for fulfillmentSinSin, tempationsUnfulfillment
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Meet Devlin

Devlin says his story is all about looking for fulfillment. As a teenager, he tried different things to feel full such as achieving at school and partying. None of these satisfied. Devlin also struggled growing up because of his parent’s divorce. He felt anger towards God and had difficulties with his relationships. Then at a youth camp, Devlin trusted in Christ. He shares how he found the fulfillment he had been searching for, and God used his new found faith to help start a revival in Devlin’s school. Devlin also shares that he got caught up in habitual sin, yet despite his wandering away, God drew him back and he received Christ’s grace and forgiveness. He talks about the delight in obeying Christ’s way.

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This story was produced by Common Ground Church, Capetown, South Africa.

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April 27, 2019 0

John (USA)

John (USA)

  • March 4, 2019
  • Christian upbringingChristian upbringing, reject itParty lifestyleParty lifestyle, high-school yearsViolenceViolence, assaultViolent toward othersViolent towards others, assault
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united states

Meet John

John shares that despite being a pastor’s son – he wasn’t interested in God or spiritual things. He pushed God away and hated everything and everyone that reminded him of Christianity. John talks about his involvement with drugs, fighting and encountering the law. God used an assault on John to help him reassess his life. John describes finally believing in the gospel and talking to God whom he had pushed away for so long. Now as a believer in Jesus, John has a radically different perspective on life. He understands the purpose of life and looks forward to his eternal rewards in heaven with Jesus.

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

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March 4, 2019 0

Grant (USA)

Grant (USA)

  • March 4, 2019
  • My Christian lifeMy Christian life, coping with trialsPraying a prayerReligious lifeReligious life, going through the motionsThe Gospel (God's message to the world)
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Meet Grant

Grant shares that he was anxious about hell growing up and repeatedly prayed a prayer for salvation. Grant was raised in a Christian home but didn’t begin a personal relationship with God until someone challenged him if he was a true Christian or not. Since then, Grant has given control of his life to God, and God is leading him, teaching him and has tested him in the genuineness of his faith. Grant hopes to go to Bible college and become a youth pastor. He wants to use his life to serve God.

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

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Brielle (USA)

Brielle (USA)

  • February 21, 2019
  • Approval from othersApproval from othersPeer pressurePeers
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united states

Meet Brielle

Brielle shares how she had anxiety about dying as a young kid and prayed a prayer to be saved. She realized in her teens that she had not properly trusted in Jesus. She accepted Him as her Lord and Savior. Brielle describes how she has at times sought approval from others, and what it’s like to be at high school as a Christian. Brielle shares how God has given her the strength to fight peer pressure. She has a vision for her future that involves helping others with their problems.

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

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