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Barry (USA)

Meet Barry

Barry shares how he got involved with the wrong crowd and drugs in his teens. Barry went through the motions of baptism without understanding it and without really having an interest in God. Barry continued to be indifferent about spiritual things until he saw the changes in his wife’s life when she began a relationship with God. Barry then responded to the gospel and trusted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. He got baptized again, this time understanding the purpose of it.

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

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Tags: Baptism, Baptism - lack of knowledge, Baptism - purpose, Drug abuse, God - feeling distant from Him, God - personal relationship with God, Party lifestyle - high-school, Spirituality - don't care, Unhealthy friendship

May 13, 2019 0

Matt (USA)

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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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Tags: Accident, Alcohol abuse, Childhood - non-spiritual home, Christianity - curiosity, Christians - good examples, Depression, Emotional pain, Father - death, Religious life - going through the motions, Salvation - declared righteous by God, The Bible – curiosity, The gospel - don't know it

April 30, 2019 0

Cody (USA)

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Cody talks about growing up in a home with good morals but no God. As an adult, he didn’t think he needed help to know God. Cody got invited to a gospel-preaching church and found out that he had deep curiosity and longing to learn more about the Bible and spiritual things. Cody heard and accepted the fact that Jesus died for his sins. Cody describes how God has changed his heart. He feels joy, and so much love towards his wife.

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

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Tags: Childhood - non-spiritual home, Christianity - curiosity, Christianity - lack of knowledge, Hard-heartedness, Jesus - is He God?, Joy, Marriage, Spirituality - don't care

April 29, 2019 0

Stella (Romania)

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Stella is from Communist Romania and grew up in the Greek Orthodox tradition. By her teens, Stella decided that it was impossible for her to reach heaven and that God was angry and punishing her for her sins. Stella moved to the US in her twenties without any family or friends. She began searching for ways to reach God. Stella tried meditation, eastern religions, but could not attain what she was looking for. Then she was invited to a gospel-preaching church. Stella realized that it is Jesus Christ alone who can bring her to God. She trusted in Him for the removal of her sins. She talks about the peace she now has.

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This story was produced by Park Community Church, Chicago, USA.

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Tags: Communist background, Emptiness, Feeling God is angry, Feeling lost, Find God, God - feeling distant from Him, God - feeling God is punishing, God - personal relationship with God, Greek Orthodox, Heaven, Jesus - is He God?, Loneliness, Migration, Peace, Searching for answers, Spiritual restlessness, The Bible

March 8, 2019 0

Phil (Australia)

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Phil talks about how he was living for himself. He had no interest in spiritual things until a friend encouraged him to read the Bible. Reluctantly, Phil started doing Bible study with his friend. He talks about how scripture made sense to him. Phil believed that salvation comes through grace, and he understood it was all about what Jesus did for him – not what he could do for Jesus. Phil shares that he no longer lives for himself but puts Christ first, followed by his wife and son.

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This story was produced by MBM Rooty Hill , Sydney, Australia.

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Tags: Doing good deeds, Jesus' resurrection, Selfishness, Spirituality - don't care, The Bible - lack of knowledge, The gospel - don't know it

March 5, 2019 0

Greg (USA)

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Greg shares how he was indifferent to spiritual things growing up. Greg got married at a young age and had a family, but chose a party lifestyle. Greg eventually got a divorce, and through a new relationship, Greg felt drawn to God and desired a relationship with Him. Greg describes giving control of his life to God. He asked his former wife for forgiveness. Greg talks about God as a light during dark times of his life.

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

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Tags: Alcohol abuse, Christianity - curiosity, Christianity - view on marriage, Christians - good examples, Divorce, Drug abuse - marijuana, Emptiness, Hope, Marriage – problems, Party lifestyle, Religious life - going through the motions, Spirituality - don't care

February 28, 2019 0

Pat (USA)

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Pat shares he wasn’t very interested in spiritual things as a young person. He relied on drugs and experienced difficulties early in his married life. Pat describes how he started to become interested in spiritual things through a brother and co-worker. He trusted in Christ, and his interest in spiritual things continued to grow. He went to Bible college and became a pastor. Pat shares about the sudden death of his young first wife, and how God gave him hope and strength. God blessed Pat with his second wife and their large blended family. Pat shares some anguishes as a father, but rests in God’s plan and God’s control.

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

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Tags: Broken-hearted, Christian ministry life - pastor, Coping with tragedy, Drug abuse, Drug abuse - marijuana, God - relying on God, God's plan for me, Marriage – problems, Spiritual curiosity, Spirituality - don't care, The Bible – curiosity, Wife - death

February 21, 2019 0

Patrice (Australia)

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Patrice was a very ambitious guy who did well at everything he tried – college, martial arts, and his own business. He talks about the frustration of never feeling satisfied, and needing the approval of others. He became interested in spiritual things and went to a church where he heard the gospel. He believed that Jesus died for him, and all his performance anxiety and weight he was carrying was lifted off his shoulders. His life now has peace and centers around Jesus.

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This story was produced by MBM Rooty Hill, Sydney, Australia.

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Tags: Anxiety - performance driven, Approval from others, Find God, Spiritual curiosity, Striving for success, Success - career, Success - college, Success - martial arts, Unfulfillment

January 17, 2019 0

Alex (China)

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Alex is from China and studies in Canada. He has a scientist’s mind and felt that nature pointed to the existence of a Creator. He knew nothing about Christianity. At college, Alex was invited to Christian events. He was curious about Christianity and trusted in Christ’s work for him. Alex describes the fulfillment of knowing Jesus Christ personally and experiencing His love. Alex’ heart is to help other foreign students come to know the Lord Jesus Christ.