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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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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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Devlin (South Africa)

Devlin (South Africa)

  • April 27, 2019
  • FulfillmentMy Christian lifeMy Christian life, obedienceSearching for fulfillmentSinSin, tempationsUnfulfillment
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Meet Devlin

Devlin says his story is all about looking for fulfillment. As a teenager, he tried different things to feel full such as achieving at school and partying. None of these satisfied. Devlin also struggled growing up because of his parent’s divorce. He felt anger towards God and had difficulties with his relationships. Then at a youth camp, Devlin trusted in Christ. He shares how he found the fulfillment he had been searching for, and God used his new found faith to help start a revival in Devlin’s school. Devlin also shares that he got caught up in habitual sin, yet despite his wandering away, God drew him back and he received Christ’s grace and forgiveness. He talks about the delight in obeying Christ’s way.

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

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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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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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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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Bill and Roxanna (USA)

Bill and Roxanna (USA)

  • March 26, 2019
  • AnxietyAnxietyAnxiety, generalCancerHusbandHusband, illnessHusband, illnessIllness of someoneLife purposeNegative thinkingNegative thinking, dominating thoughtsPurpose of lifeWarWar, Vietnam war
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Meet Bill and Roxanna

Roxanna shares how she has known God from a very young age. She has struggled in her thought life but is thankful for the Word of God and her strong and caring husband. Bill started out with very little purpose in life. He served in the Vietnam war and suffered mentally as a result. God used this time in Bill’s life to help him see his sin and need for a Savior. Bill describes the feeling of being unburdened through having God’s forgiveness. Bill has a diagnosis of cancer, but God is using that to bring Bill and Roxanna closer together, and to help their trust in Him grow.

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

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Crystal (USA)

Crystal (USA)

  • March 26, 2019
  • Alcohol abuseAlcohol abuseAlcohol abuse, addictionAlcohol abuse, addictionAngerEmotional painSinSin, emotional consequencesSin, trapped by it
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Meet Crystal

Crystal describes instability in her teenage years, including a teen pregnancy, a party lifestyle, and multiple relationships with guys. Crystal shares how angry she felt towards God when her boyfriend was killed. Crystal became dependent on alcohol and was very troubled on the inside. That all changed for Crystal when she heard about Jesus, and accepted him as her Lord and Savior. Crystal enjoys the forgiveness only God gives, and the steady guidance from God. She now understands that her anger and emotional problems stemmed from her sinful choices.

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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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Tom (USA)

Tom (USA)

  • February 28, 2019
  • ForgivenessForgiving my wifeMarriageMarriage, keeping secretsNewlyweds, problemsSecrecySecrecy, marriage keeping secretsSelfishnessWifeWife, forgiving her
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Meet Tom

Tom shares how he was not interested in spiritual things. He had a party lifestyle, and entered into a sexual relationship with his girlfriend which resulted in pregnancy. Tom shares that he married his girlfriend, but life as newlyweds was strained and involved secret sin. God intervened in Tom’s life and brought him to repentance. He trusted in Christ as his Savior. Tom confessed his secret sins to his wife, and she also confessed her secret sins. God gave Tom the ability to forgive his wife. Tom has a new understanding of marriage and describes the joy in his marriage now.

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

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