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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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Petra (Czech Republic)

Petra (Czech Republic)

  • October 31, 2019
  • Death of motherDeath of someoneGod and meJesusJesus, a relationship with HimLIFE EVENTS AND CIRCUMSTANCESMotherMother, deathMother, illnessRELATIONSHIPS AND ROLESSkeptical about GodUncategorized
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Meet Petra

Petra talks about her devastation when her mother died. She had called out to God to help, but when nothing happened, she thought about God no more. In her grief, she met some Christian friends and she was very drawn to their kindness. Over time, she realized that it was the love of God in them. At a Christian event, God allowed Petra to see Him clearly for the first time. She believed that Jesus died on the cross on her behalf. She delights in the personal relationship she has with Jesus, and He provides comfort and rest for Petra when she thinks about the loss of her mother.

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Petra’s story was produced by Moving Works, Austin, Texas, USA. 

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October 31, 2019 0

Craig (USA)

Craig (USA)

  • May 14, 2019
  • Baby, deathChildrenDeath of a babyDeath of someoneMy Christian lifeMy Christian life, coping with trialsReligious lifeReligious life, going through the motionsReligious life, rule following
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Meet Craig

Craig describes going through the motions of religion and not knowing what was in the Bible. He attended a new church where he began to study the Bible. He understood what Jesus did for Him and placed all his trust in Jesus for the removal of his sins. Craig talks about two tragedies that occurred for him and his wife – the death of their firstborn followed by a miscarriage. He shares what it’s like to go through those times knowing God’s in control and has a plan for his life.

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

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May 14, 2019 0

Sarah (USA)

Sarah (USA)

  • May 13, 2019
  • CopingCopingCoping in a crisisCoping in a crisisCoping with a tragedyCoping with tragedyDeath of fatherDeath of motherDeath of someoneFatherFather, deathFather, suicideMotherMother, deathPregnancyPregnancyPregnancy, premature birthPremature babySuicide of someoneSuicide, father
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Meet Sarah

Sarah became a Christian at a young age. She has experienced trauma and sorrow as an adult through the sudden death of her mother and suicide of her father. Her child was also born very premature. Throughout these tough times, Sarah held on to God’s promises to her. God held her up and gave her the ability to cope.

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

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May 13, 2019 0

Tricia (USA)

Tricia (USA)

  • May 7, 2019
  • AnxietyAnxietyAnxiety, generalAsking God whyDeath of family memberDeath of fatherDeath of someoneFamilyFamily member, deathFatherFather, deathGod and me
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Meet Tricia

Tricia shares how she grew up in a Christian home but pushed spiritual things away as a young adult. She talks about having a successful life with a good career and marriage. However, her world got turned upside down when her dad died, and her grandpa died shortly afterwards. Tricia’s life started to spiral out of control because of her anxious thoughts and it heavily impacted her marriage. God used this crisis situation to draw her back to church. She heard the gospel and trusted in Jesus for the removal of her sins. Tricia shares how freeing it was to accept Jesus as her Lord and Savior. Now she turns to Jesus when she feels worried and He gives her rest.

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

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Matt (USA)

Matt (USA)

  • April 30, 2019
  • ChildhoodChildhood, non-spiritual homeDeath of fatherDeath of someoneFatherFather, deathReligious lifeReligious life, going through the motionsSpiritualitySpirituality, non-spiritual childhood
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Meet Matt

Matt didn’t grow up in a Christian home. He experienced trauma as a teenager when his father died in an accident. Matt had bouts of depression at college and turned to alcohol. After he met his wife, they both started attending church. Matt says it was simply box ticking. In time, he got more curious about Christianity and the Bible. With the help of a pastor, he finally understood what the gospel was and what Jesus’ death and righteousness meant for him. He now wants Christ’s light to shine through him.

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

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April 30, 2019 0

Jodi (USA)

Jodi (USA)

  • April 29, 2019
  • Death of fatherDeath of someoneDoing good deedsFamilyFamily member, illnessFamily member, illnessFatherFather, deathI thought I was a ChristianIllness of someoneMy Christian lifeUncategorizedWorks-based religion
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Meet Jodi

Jodi describes growing up around the gospel without ever really understanding it. She encountered tragedy when her dad died, and her grandma’s health deteriorated to the point that she couldn’t recognise family. Jodi was struck by how close her grandma was to Jesus, and her certainty about heaven. God showed Jodi that she didn’t know how to get to heaven. After completing a Bible study Jody believed the gospel and placed her faith in Christ. Now she knows she has eternal life.

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

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Scott (USA)

Scott (USA)

  • April 29, 2019
  • Certainty of eternal lifeCertainty of eternal lifeCertainty of going to heavenChristian upbringingChristian upbringing, reject itDeath of family memberDeath of someoneFamilyFamily member, deathHeavenSalvation
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Meet Scott

Scott describes how we grew up going to church and learning about all the stories in the Bible. He talks about how he lived a Christian life but he didn’t really understand it. As an adult, he stopped caring about church and wasn’t interested in Jesus. God worked through his dying grandma to make Scott think about eternity. Following attendance at a new church and study group, Scott finally understood the gospel and placed his faith in Jesus. He knows that one day he will be reunited with his grandma in heaven.

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

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Terran (South Africa)

Terran (South Africa)

  • April 27, 2019
  • ChristiansChristians, good examplesDeath of fatherDeath of someoneFatherFather, deathThe Gospel (God's message to the world)The Gospel - applying it to me
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Meet Terran

Terran formed a friendship in his childhood with another kid, Nathan, who was a Christian. Terran knew early on that there was something different about Nathan which appealed to him. Terran’s father died during his teenage years and he talks about how Nathan gave him support while his non-Christian friends backed away. As their friendship deepened, Nathan asked Terran spiritual questions. Terran came to an understanding that a Christian is someone who personally receives Jesus. Terran trusted in Christ and now he is involved in ministry life with his friend Nathan.

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

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Amanda (USA)

Amanda (USA)

  • March 26, 2019
  • Baby, deathChildrenChildrenChildren, have childrenDeath of a babyDeath of someoneThe Gospel (God's message to the world)The Gospel - applying it to me
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Meet Amanda

Amanda shares how she grew up in a religious environment but didn’t personalize what Jesus had done for her until an adult. Amanda speaks of her sorrow losing a newborn to a fatal disease and the pain of a miscarriage. God helped Amanda process these hard times. She has peace knowing her babies are in heaven. Amanda shares how she surrendered the desire to have children to God. She soon learned after she let go of control that she was pregnant again. She now has 2 children is thankful she can be a stay at home mom.

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

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