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Connie (USA)

Connie (USA)

  • March 26, 2019
  • Alcohol abuseAlcohol abuseAlcohol abuse, addictionAlcohol abuse, addictionApproval from othersApproval from othersControl of lifeGod's love
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Meet Connie

Connie shares she wanted approval as a young person and fell in with the wrong crowd. Alcohol became a big part of Connie’s life. Connie thought going to church was about following rules. That all changed when Connie heard the gospel and she accepted Jesus’ work to make her perfect in God’s eyes. Despite finding it hard to hand control of her life over to Jesus, Connie now clings to Him and loves His acceptance of her. God has ended Connie’s reliance on alcohol.

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

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Tags: Alcohol abuse – addiction, Approval from others, Control of life, Drug abuse, God's love, My Christian life - obedience, Party lifestyle, Religious life - rule following, Sin - feeling unclean

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Brielle (USA)

Brielle (USA)

  • February 21, 2019
  • Approval from othersApproval from othersPeer pressurePeers
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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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Tags: Anxiety - hell, Approval from others, Broken-hearted - teenage years, Peer pressure, Praying a Prayer

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Bailee (USA)

  • January 17, 2019
  • Approval from othersApproval from othersChristiansChristians, dislike or hostilityIdentity based on same sex attractionSame sex attractionSense of identity
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Meet Bailee

Bailee always wanted acceptance from other people. She talks about how she self-identified as gay and socialized with atheists and agnostics. She pushed-out any thoughts of God, and hated Christians because of bullying she received from Christians. God worked through Bailee’s College friends to show her what He was really like and that the Bible is true. Bailee accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior. She no longer craves approval from others because of Jesus’ acceptance of her. She is excited about the plans God has for her life.

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

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Tags: Alcohol abuse, Approval from others, Bullied, Christians - dislike or hostility, Drug abuse, Fear, God - pushing God away, God's plan for me, Identity based on same sex attraction, Jesus - hesitating to surrender to Him, Purpose of life

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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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Tags: Approval from others, Double life, God - angry with God, Perfectionism, Salvation - adopted by God, Salvation - declared righteous by God

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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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Tags: Approval from others, God - pushing God away, God's love, My Christian life - adversity from parents, My Christian life – coping with trials, Parents - strained relations, Purpose of life

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Howard (UK)

  • December 13, 2018
  • AppearanceApproval from othersApproval from othersBeautyCosmetic proceduresCosmetic proceduresNose jobNose jobStriving for beauty
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Meet Howard

Howard talks about his craving for approval from others. He chose nose surgery as a way to improve his physical appearance. As soon as the procedure was complete he realized that it did not make him feel anymore acceptable to others. He talks about the gospel and how he came to understand the love and acceptance God has for Him. He placed His faith in Jesus and invites viewers of his video to experience the total love and acceptance from God by believing in Jesus’ work on the cross.

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Howard’s story was produced by Westminster Chapel, London, UK.

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Tags: Anxiety - appearance, Approval from others, God's love, God's mercy, Nose job, Striving for beauty

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