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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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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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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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Tags: Catholicism, Emotional pain, Girlfriend - unfaithful, God - asking God why, God - forgiven by God, Job loss, Relationship breakdown

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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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Grant (USA)

Grant (USA)

  • March 26, 2019
  • Forgiven by GodForgiven by GodGod and meLustMoney behaviorsSalvationSinSin, tempationsWasting money
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Meet Grant

Grant shares how he was the class joker. In college years Grant’s life became unstable, with heavy use of alcohol and the use of pornography. He talks about wasting money and accumulating debt. Grant became curious about Christianity, and once the gospel was explained to him, he was eager to accept Jesus’s offer of forgiveness and be made right with God. Grant describes how unburdened he felt to be free from his sins. He also shares how some aspects of Christian living are hard for him, especially in the area of sexual purity. But Grant looks to Jesus for strength and he has an accountability partner.

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

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Lauren (USA)

Lauren (USA)

  • February 28, 2019
  • AffairAffairForgiven by GodGod and mePrideReceiving salvationSalvation
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Meet Lauren

Meet Lauren. Lauren describes how she was a very proudful person who pushed God away, even though she wanted people to think she was a good Christian. Lauren shares the rocky start to her marriage – including an affair. By sharing her sin with her husband, God drew Lauren into a personal relationship with Him. Now she understands and embraces her need for Jesus as her personal Savior and her need for a relationship with God.

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

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Donna (USA)

Donna (USA)

  • February 28, 2019
  • AngerAnger, husbandFearForgiven by GodForgiven by GodForgivenessForgiving my husbandGod and meHow to forgiveHusbandHusband, angry with himHusband, forgiving himSalvation
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Meet Donna

Donna describes her close relationship to God, right from a very young age. She believed the scriptures she had learned that she was a sinner in need of Jesus. Donna shares how God has helped her overcome fear which has played a significant part in her life. Donna describes her choices in her young adult life. She was happily married but discovered a secret sin in her husband’s life. Donna shares she reacted with anger and pride. God showed Donna her sinful reaction and His forgiveness of her sinful reaction. Receiving God’s mercy allowed Donna to forgive her husband.

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

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Joe (USA)

Joe (USA)

  • January 16, 2019
  • Alcohol abuseAlcohol abuseAlcohol abuse, addictionAlcohol abuse, addictionForgiven by GodForgiven by GodGod and meImprisonmentImprisonment, drunk drivingImprisonment, second degree murderSalvation
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Meet Joe

Joe tells his story of how he killed a teenage girl because of drunk driving. Joe received Jesus as his Lord and Savior while in prison. Jesus has radically transformed Joe’s life over time.

Joe’s out-of-control alcohol addiction led to a car accident and the death of a young woman called Amy. Joe was arrested for second-degree murder. Days after Amy’s death, a prison minister shared with Joe about Jesus and the gospel, that Jesus died for his sins. He was stunned to hear that God still loved him and could show him mercy. Joe repented and asked God for forgiveness for killing Amy. God started changing Joe’s thinking and Joe’s life. Once released from prison, God took Joe and Amy’s family on a miraculous journey of forgiveness and reconciliation. Joe now works for a prison ministry.

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This story was produced by Prison Fellowship, Washington D.C., USA.

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Bob (USA)

Bob (USA)

  • December 17, 2018
  • AbortionAbortionForgiven by GodForgiven by GodGod and mePornography useSalvation
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Meet Bob and his wife

Bob talks about starting a sexual life in his early teens, including a pornography habit. His sexual life led to the abortions of several babies. When Bob met his wife, they also ended up having an abortion. They describe the absolutely devastating effects of abortion on their lives. God took these broken individuals and showed them His forgiveness and love for them. They repented of their sins, and both accepted Christ as their Lord and Savior. They struggled to have children for several years into their marriage, but God has blessed them with two sons.

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This story was produced by Anchored North, Anaheim Hills, California, USA.

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December 17, 2018 0

Lindsey (USA)

Lindsey (USA)

  • November 20, 2018
  • AbortionAbortionForgiven by GodForgiven by GodForgivenessSalvationSelf-forgiveness
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Meet Lindsey

Lindsey describes how she invited Jesus into her life at a young age. She shares that she got pregnant with her boyfriend and chose abortion because of fear. Lindsey describes the mental turmoil; guilt and secrecy that heavily impacted her life. God used Lindsey’s husband and a Bible study, to show her His love and the forgiveness that He provides. She also learned how self-forgiveness is a lie, as it’s God alone who has the authority to forgive. Lindsey is now set free from her past and able to enjoy her relationships with her husband, children, and most importantly, God.

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Lindsey’s story was produced by Saylorville Church, Des Moines, Iowa, USA.

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