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Jess (South Africa)

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Jess says she was a liberal and grew up in a home where all religion was shunned. At age 16, Jess attended a church and found identity, love and acceptance. Jess talks about her new identity in Christ as a result of believing in Him. She talks about the ways God has changed her and refined her. Jess has not had the support of her family as a Christian, but she clings to her true identity as a child of God.

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

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Tags: Childhood - non-spiritual home, Christianity - lack of knowledge, identity, My Christian life - adversity from family, My Christian life - obedience, My Christian life – coping with trials, New identity in Christ, Singlehood

April 27, 2019 0

Laura (UK)

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

December 13, 2018 0

Josh (South Korea)

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Josh began life in the Buddhist tradition and contemplated becoming a monk. His journey for spiritual truth ended when he placed his faith in Jesus Christ. God allowed severe testing in Josh’s young Christian life – largely through the alienation that occurred from his family. Josh made the choice to put God first, and in time God worked a miracle in Josh’s family by saving his parents and siblings. Josh shows Biblical insight into dealing with suffering as a Christian.