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Norm (USA)

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Meet Norm. Norm shares how he invited Jesus into his life at a young age, and how his relationship with God has grown through the years. Norm shares how he struggled for a long time thinking that he had to do things perfectly as a Christian, and this led to joylessness and negative thinking. God has transformed Norm’s thinking – he now rests in knowing only Jesus was able to live the perfect Christian life, and that Christ’s desire is that Christians aim for obedience not perfectionism.

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

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Tags: Doing good deeds, Jesus' life on earth, My Christian life - legalistic, My Christian life - not living for God, My Christian life - obedience, Negative thinking, Perfectionism, Salvation - declared righteous by God, The gospel - applying it to me

March 1, 2019 0

Morgan (USA)

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Morgan talks about her struggles with perfectionism and seeking approval from others. She trusted in Christ as her Lord and Savior. For a time, she felt under more pressure to live a perfect Christian life. Morgan felt anger toward God. During a college event, the gospel was explained more fully to Morgan including the righteousness of God. Morgan has grown in her understanding of how God sees her, and now feels joy and can rest in the work that Christ has done for her. She no longer strives to make others believe she has it all together, and is comfortable to be herself.

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

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Tags: Approval from others, Double life, God - angry with God, Perfectionism, Salvation - adopted by God, Salvation - declared righteous by God

January 17, 2019 0

Chelsey (USA)

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Chelsey says she thought she was a Christian before actually trusting in Jesus for the removal of her sins. Chelsey talks about her struggles with sin in her life. Chelsey received love and support from a college ministry who showed her the gospel and God’s unconditional love and acceptance for those who receive His Son. Chelsey now enjoys the freedom and new identity that comes with knowing Christ as her Savior.