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Craig (USA)

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Craig describes going through the motions of religion and not knowing what was in the Bible. He attended a new church where he began to study the Bible. He understood what Jesus did for Him and placed all his trust in Jesus for the removal of his sins. Craig talks about two tragedies that occurred for him and his wife – the death of their firstborn followed by a miscarriage. He shares what it’s like to go through those times knowing God’s in control and has a plan for his life.

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

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Tags: Baby - death, Baby - illness, Certainty of eternal life, Christianity - lack of knowledge, Coping in a crisis, God - relying on God, God's plan for me, Miscarriage, My Christian life – coping with trials, Pregnancy - complications, Religious life - going through the motions, Religious life - rule following, The Bible - lack of knowledge

May 14, 2019 0

Jess (South Africa)

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Jess says she was a liberal and grew up in a home where all religion was shunned. At age 16, Jess attended a church and found identity, love and acceptance. Jess talks about her new identity in Christ as a result of believing in Him. She talks about the ways God has changed her and refined her. Jess has not had the support of her family as a Christian, but she clings to her true identity as a child of God.

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

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Tags: Childhood - non-spiritual home, Christianity - lack of knowledge, identity, My Christian life - adversity from family, My Christian life - obedience, My Christian life – coping with trials, New identity in Christ, Singlehood

April 27, 2019 0

David (USA)

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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Tags: Burdened, Careers - army, Childhood - abduction, Childhood - from a violent home, Childhood - traumatic, Childhood - unstable, Christianity - dislike or hostility, Christians - dislike or hostility, Christians - good examples, God - forgiven by God, God - hostile towards God, God - relying on God, God - skeptical about God, Home loss, Job loss, My Christian life – coping with trials

March 26, 2019 0

Mindy (USA)

Meet Mindy

Mindy describes the circumstances as a teenager when she accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior. Mindy drifted away from God for a while, but early in her marriage, God called Mindy back to himself. Mindy shares her sorrow at experiencing a miscarriage and she questioned God at the time. She describes God’s faithfulness looking after her, even when she tries to take control when going through trials. Mindy shares that God has used trials in her life to bring her and her husband closer together.

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

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Tags: Control of life, God - asking God why, Husband - closeness, Marriage, Miscarriage, My Christian life, My Christian life - not living for God, My Christian life - wanting control, My Christian life – coping with trials

March 26, 2019 0

Julz (Australia)

Meet Julz

Julz talks about growing up in a very religious environment but not having any connection to God. She talks about some of the sins that have characterized her life including drug abuse. Julz regarded herself as a very bad person. She learned about the gospel and how Jesus took on her sins so that she could have His perfect life record. Julz believed this truth, and she describes how emotional it made her feel. Julz talks about the joy and hope of living with God in her life.

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

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Tags: Alcohol abuse, Approval from others, Drug abuse, God - relying on God, Jesus' death, Jesus' life on earth, Lying, My Christian life – coping with trials, Religious life - rule following, Salvation - declared righteous by God, Sin - feeling unclean, Sin - too far gone, The gospel - applying it to me, The gospel - don't know it

March 4, 2019 0

Grant (USA)

Meet Grant

Grant shares that he was anxious about hell growing up and repeatedly prayed a prayer for salvation. Grant was raised in a Christian home but didn’t begin a personal relationship with God until someone challenged him if he was a true Christian or not. Since then, Grant has given control of his life to God, and God is leading him, teaching him and has tested him in the genuineness of his faith. Grant hopes to go to Bible college and become a youth pastor. He wants to use his life to serve God.

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

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Tags: Anxiety - hell, Christian ministry life - youth pastor, Christians - good examples, Contentment, God's plan for me, Joy, My Christian life – coping with trials, Praying a Prayer, Religious life - going through the motions

March 4, 2019 0

McKaylla (USA)

Meet McKaylla

Mckaylla trusted in Jesus as a young girl. She shares what it’s like to have a relationship with Jesus and how He has been her source of support in tough times. Mckaylla’s relationship with Jesus is growing, and she shares how God is guiding her life and giving her a desire to serve others.

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

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Tags: Coping, Fulfillment, Jesus – a relationship with Him, My Christian life – coping with trials, Purpose of life

February 21, 2019 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.

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Laura’s story was produced by Emmanuel Church, London, UK.

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Tags: Approval from others, God - pushing God away, God's love, My Christian life - adversity from parents, My Christian life – coping with trials, Parents - strained relations, Purpose of life

December 13, 2018 0

Josh (South Korea)

Meet Josh

Josh began life in the Buddhist tradition and contemplated becoming a monk. His journey for spiritual truth ended when he placed his faith in Jesus Christ. God allowed severe testing in Josh’s young Christian life – largely through the alienation that occurred from his family. Josh made the choice to put God first, and in time God worked a miracle in Josh’s family by saving his parents and siblings. Josh shows Biblical insight into dealing with suffering as a Christian.