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Paul (Scotland)

Paul (Scotland)

  • February 26, 2020
  • Alcohol abuseAlcohol abuseAlcohol abuse, addictionAlcohol abuse, addictionDrug abuseDrug abuseDrug abuse, addictionDrug abuse, addictionDrug abuse, cocaineDrug abuse, cocaineForgiven by GodGod and meHopelessnessSinSin, forgiveness
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Meet Paul

Paul, from an economically deprived area of Scotland, shares how he went from being a “hopeless” drug and alcohol addict to a lover of Jesus and trainee church planter.

Paul grew up in a housing scheme with many social problems. At the time of high-school he started dabbling in alcohol and drugs. This spiraled out of control in Paul’s adult years as he became a cocaine user and an addict to alcohol and drugs.

Paul describes how he hit rock bottom, becoming nothing more than a “shell of a man”. It was then he became a resident of a recovery center and heard the gospel that Jesus died for his sins. Paul was also very struck by the love of the staff for him.

Paul wanted forgiveness for his sins and the chance to start over. He repented of his sins and trusted in Jesus as his Lord and Savior. God radically changed Paul and the direction of his life. He is no longer an addict and instead is training to be a church planter so he can bring the good news of Jesus Christ to other people living in tough housing schemes in Edinburgh.

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

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Joni (USA)

Joni (USA)

  • November 6, 2019
  • AccidentAsking God whyCopingCopingCoping with physical sufferingCoping with sufferingDisabilityFreak accidentGod and mePhysical sufferingPhysical suffering, copingQuadriplegic
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Meet Joni

Joni talks about life with Jesus after a freak accident that left her quadriplegic.

Joni was a very athletic kid. She heard the gospel as a girl, and knew she couldn’t make it to heaven by her own efforts. So she received Jesus as her Lord and Savior.

Before going off to college, Joni prayed for God to help her live a life pleasing to Him. Soon after, she was involved in a horrendous diving accident. Her sister saved her life, but Joni’s spinal cord was snapped. Joni became quadriplegic.

Joni cried out to God in confusion and pain, asking Him why He had allowed the injury to happen. Through scripture, God gave Joni a new way of looking at her accident, and she realized that God may allow things to happen to her body, but that He would never harm her soul.

Joni describes her minute-to-minute dependence on God in order to live life in a quadraplegic body. She says there is nothing like the intimate union she has with Jesus: the “hell” of her suffering pales in comparison to the ecstasy of her relationship with Jesus.

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This story was produced by Joni and Friends, Agoura Hills, California, 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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Jimmy (USA)

Jimmy (USA)

  • October 26, 2019
  • Find GodForgiven by GodForgiven by GodGod and meGod's identityIs Jesus God?JudaismSalvationSinUncategorized
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Meet Jimmy

Jimmy has a background of outstanding intellectual achievement and career success. Yet he says those things all fade compared to knowing Jesus Christ his Savior. Jimmy was brought up in the Jewish faith, yet an encounter with a Christian at College – resulted in Jimmy seeing himself as a sinner for the first time, in need of God’s mercy. Jimmy was brought under massive conviction for using pornography. Jimmy trusted that Jesus shed His blood to secure the forgiveness of his sins.

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This story was produced by One For Israel, Colleyville, Texas, USA.

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Adam (USA)

Adam (USA)

  • May 14, 2019
  • God and meGod's plan for mePersonal relationship with GodStriving for successSuccess
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Meet Adam

Adam says he has always wanted to be successful and a high achiever. As a teen, he discovered that God wanted a relationship with him, so he trusted in the work of Jesus Christ to make him right with God. Adam talks about how he became proudful about his relationship with God. Adam also had dreams about making it big in the film industry. He shares how God changed his heart and started working out His plan for Adam to become a pastor.

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

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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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Meredith (USA)

Meredith (USA)

  • April 29, 2019
  • Christian upbringingChristian upbringing, reject itFeeling like a failureGod and meSkeptical about God
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Meet Meredith

Merideth knew the gospel growing up but into adult years she describes pushing God away and following sinful choices. She had doubts about God, and life got close to breaking point for her through a set of circumstances. Following her marriage and becoming a mom, Merideth started attending a church and Bible study. Through that, she understood that God is willing and able to forgive her for her sins. She placed her faith in Jesus’ work on the cross and now has freedom knowing she is forgiven.

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

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Nick (USA)

Nick (USA)

  • April 29, 2019
  • Broken-heartedBroken-hearted, by girlfriendForgiven by GodForgiven by GodGirlfriendGirlfriend, broke my heartGirlfriend, unfaithfulGod and meJob lossSalvationWork life
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Meet Scott

Nick talks about his Catholic upbringing and the rejection and emotional pain he encountered from two relationship failures and two job losses. Nick and his wife attended a church where they heard the gospel and people share their testimonies. Nick has placed all his trust in Jesus’ work for him on the cross. He knows that Jesus has paid the price in full for all of his sins past present and future.

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

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Jamie (USA)

Jamie (USA)

  • April 24, 2019
  • AbortionAbortionAbuseAbuse, boyfriendBoyfriendBoyfriend, abusiveFamilyFamily, push them awayForgiven by GodForgiven by GodGod and meSalvation
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Meet Jamie

Jamie describes a stable upbringing, but life for her changed after she got involved in an unhealthy adult relationship. She turned away from her parents and lived in very challenging circumstances with her boyfriend and his family. Jamie shares the hardships and verbal abuse she suffered, including the pressure to have an abortion by her partner. Jamie’s parents helped her and shortly afterwards, Jamie received Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. She is thankful for God’s forgiveness and cares that other women who had abortions know that God offers them forgiveness too.

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

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April 24, 2019 0

David (USA)

David (USA)

  • March 26, 2019
  • CareersCareers, armyChildhoodChildhood, from a violent homeChildhood, traumaticChristiansChristians, dislike or hostilityGod and meHostile towards GodTraumatic eventTraumatic event, childhood
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Meet David

David describes a very traumatic upbringing which made him think God couldn’t exist. David joined the army and devoted his life to it. He shares how he hated Christians and Christianity. However, God intervened in David’s life and through a radio broadcast, God opened David’s eyes so he could see how much God loved him. David responded and placed his faith in Jesus’ work to make him right with God. Though David has been through difficult circumstances, he feels unburdened and knows God loves him. He is passionate about telling others about what Jesus offers them too.

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

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