Victor describes growing up in Kentucky in poverty. He trusted in Jesus as his Lord and Savior at a young age. For a time in his adult life, Victor wandered away from following God. God used Victor’s experience of a heart attack to get his attention and to re-prioritize his life. Victor describes his closeness to God, and his thankfulness that God is always there to lead him.
This story was produced by Lakeside Fellowship, Polk City, Iowa, USA.
Albert is from the Dominican Republic. He shares that his parents got divorced when he was a kid, and he experienced a lot of poverty and moving around living with different relatives. He emigrated to the US with his father. He began to play basketball, becoming a well-known player in Major League Baseball. Albert talks about his wife and step-daughter who has Down’s Syndrome. Albert’s wife took him to church where he could see the joy that people had. He wanted that too, and he trusted in Jesus’ death to remove his sins. Albert talks about how he is completely different man now, no longer living for himself. God has given him a clear sense of his priorities in life.
This story was produced by I Am Second, Franklin, Tennessee, USA.
This is two stories in one. Anderson and Robson both come from the slums of Rio de Janeiro. Despite the harsh conditions of childhood, and Anderson’s life of crime – both men placed their faith in Jesus Christ. Now they are back on the streets working for the Lord Jesus, bringing His offer of forgiveness and redemption to everyone they meet.
Anderson and Robson’s story was produced by Moving Works, Austin, Texas, USA.