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Scott (USA)

April 29, 2019
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Meet Scott

Scott describes how we grew up going to church and learning about all the stories in the Bible. He talks about how he lived a Christian life but he didn’t really understand it. As an adult, he stopped caring about church and wasn’t interested in Jesus. God worked through his dying grandma to make Scott think about eternity. Following attendance at a new church and study group, Scott finally understood the gospel and placed his faith in Jesus. He knows that one day he will be reunited with his grandma in heaven.

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

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Tags: Certainty of eternal life, Christian upbringing - reject it, Christians - good examples, Family member - death, God - feeling distant from God, God - pushing God away, My Christian life – fake, Spirituality - don't care

April 29, 2019 0

Sam (Australia)

Meet Sam

In this interview, Sam shares that she didn’t grow up in a Christian home. Her parents divorced when she was 8 and that left her very hurt. She found herself curious about a God she never knew. She started learning a lot about Jesus and spent time around Christians. When she finished high school, Sam worked abroad and put God out of her mind. At the same time, she describes feeling very unhappy, knowing she was living a life not pleasing to God. When she returned to Australia Sam joined a church and quickly discovered the acceptance Jesus has for sinners. Sam understood Jesus died for her. She describes the unshakeable joy and contentment she has in her life knowing Jesus and knowing she has eternal life.

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

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Tags: Certainty of eternal life, Christianity - lack of knowledge, Contentment, God - pushing God away, God's grace, Joy, Parents - divorce, Purpose of life, Sin, Unfulfillment, Unhappiness

March 5, 2019 0

John (USA)

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John shares that despite being a pastor’s son – he wasn’t interested in God or spiritual things. He pushed God away and hated everything and everyone that reminded him of Christianity. John talks about his involvement with drugs, fighting and encountering the law. God used an assault on John to help him reassess his life. John describes finally believing in the gospel and talking to God whom he had pushed away for so long. Now as a believer in Jesus, John has a radically different perspective on life. He understands the purpose of life and looks forward to his eternal rewards in heaven with Jesus.

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

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Tags: Anger - general, Anxiety - hell, Approval from others, Arrested, Christian upbringing - reject it, Christianity - dislike or hostility, Christians - dislike or hostility, Christians - good examples, God - personal relationship with God, God - pushing God away, Party lifestyle - high-school, Purpose of life, Sexual life - outside marriage, Sexual life - under-age, The gospel - believing it, The gospel - confusion about it, Unfulfillment, Violence - towards others

March 4, 2019 0

Cheyane (USA)

Meet Cheyane

Cheyane is a fire-fighter who was involved in a horrifying accident while on duty. He was sure he was going to be burned to death. In the midst of the craziest moments of his life, he had a peace about what was happening to him because of his relationship with Jesus Christ. He knew he would go to heaven if he died. Cheyane had accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior 10 years previously. Before then, he had always pushed God away and had lived life for himself with partying and girls.

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This story was produced by the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA.

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Tags: Accident - fire, Alcohol abuse, Burns, Certainty of eternal life, Coping in a crisis, Fire-fighter, God - peace with God, God - pushing God away, God's peace, Party lifestyle, Peace

January 18, 2019 0

Bailee (USA)

Meet Bailee

Bailee always wanted acceptance from other people. She talks about how she self-identified as gay and socialized with atheists and agnostics. She pushed-out any thoughts of God, and hated Christians because of bullying she received from Christians. God worked through Bailee’s College friends to show her what He was really like and that the Bible is true. Bailee accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior. She no longer craves approval from others because of Jesus’ acceptance of her. She is excited about the plans God has for her life.

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This story was produced by The Salt Company, Ames, Iowa, USA.

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Tags: Alcohol abuse, Approval from others, Bullied, Christians - dislike or hostility, Drug abuse, Fear, God - pushing God away, God's plan for me, Identity based on same sex attraction, Jesus - hesitating to surrender to Him, Purpose of life

January 17, 2019 0

Karli (USA)

Meet Karli

Karli talks about how she went down a wrong path in college years, drinking and partying. She pushed God away until she felt totally broken. At that point God showed Karli His acceptance of her and love for her. Karli repented of her sins and placed her faith in Christ. Now she has a personal relationship with God and has the joy of being part of God’s family.

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This story was produced by The Salt Company, Ames, Iowa, USA.

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Tags: Alcohol abuse, College - party lifestyle, God - pushing God away, Guilt, Lust, Salvation - adopted by God

January 15, 2019 0

Bob (USA)

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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Tags: Abortion, Alcohol abuse, Desire for children, Drug abuse, Emotional pain, God - forgiven by God, God - pushing God away, God's identity, God's love, Guilt, Hard-heartedness, Idolizing relationships, Pornography use, Sexual life - outside marriage, Sexual life - under-age

December 17, 2018 0

Becket (USA)

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Becket shares how he thought being gay was his identity. Despite the Hollywood high-life, he lacked meaning and purpose. Becket felt drawn to Christianity even though he felt he could never have a place in it because of his homosexual identity. Becket was invited to a Bible-preaching church. There Jesus Christ revealed truth to Becket and radically transformed his life. He now understands homosexuality was not his true identity at all. He wants other people who are involved in a homosexual lifestyle to understand that God wants to have an eternal relationship with them too, and that being gay is not who they are.

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Becket’s story was produced by Anchored North, Anaheim Hills, California, USA.

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Tags: Christianity - curiosity, Emptiness, Find love, God - personal relationship with God, God - pushing God away, Identity based on same sex attraction, Purpose of life, Same sex relationship, Self-worth based on relationships, Sense of identity, Unfulfillment - success

December 17, 2018 0

Laura (UK)

Meet Laura

Laura didn’t come from a Christian home. But God pursued Laura and she trusted in Jesus in her teenage years. She failed to block out God in her college years in order to fit in. Laura surrendered to God’s love. Laura’s relationship with her parents is complicated as they are not interested in Christianity. This doesn’t deter Laura from loving them. She has a strong sense of purpose, that God wants her to love others, just as He loves them.