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Nathan (USA)

Nathan (USA)

  • March 8, 2019
  • ChildhoodChildhood, sexual abuseGuiltHopelessnessSexual abuseSexual abuseSexual abuse, childhoodSexual lifeSexual life, addictionShame
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Meet Nathan

Nathan shares how an older kid sexually abused him while he was very young. He talks about the guilt and shame he felt. Nathan describes that the abuse awakened a curiosity in him – which moved from pornography – to paying for sex – by the time he was a young adult. He knew he had gone too far, and he felt utterly hopeless. Just as he was about to throw himself onto train tracks, God brought to mind a verse from the Bible he had learned as a kid – “The wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ our Lord” (Romans 6:32). This was the turning point in Nathan’s life. He believed in the gospel and God started rebuilding Nathan’s life. Today Nathan is married with children and works as a family counseling pastor.

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This story was produced by Park Community Church, Chicago, 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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Lily (Guyana)

Lily (Guyana)

  • February 28, 2019
  • AbuseAbuse, fatherChildhoodChildhood, traumaticEmotional painFatherFather, abusive
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Meet Lily

Lily describes a very traumatic childhood and her strained relationship with her alcoholic and abusive father. Lily talks about her deep emotional pain and years of hiding what occurred in her home growing up. She led a party lifestyle at college and took drugs. Lily also tried to commit suicide because of her unhappiness and hopelessness. Lily felt anger toward God. God did not let go of Lily, and through the influence of her Christian boyfriend and time spent studying the Bible – God brought Lily to an understanding of who He was, and of His love for her. Lily understood she was a sinner in need of Jesus’ saving work and she trusted in Him.

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

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Liz (USA)

Liz (USA)

  • February 21, 2019
  • My Christian lifeMy Christian life, hypocrisyNegative thinkingNegative thinking, dominating thoughtsSexual lifeSexual life, outside marriageSexual life, underage
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Meet Liz

Liz understood she was a sinner in need of Jesus and trusted in Him as her Lord and Savior as a teenage girl. She shares how she entered into sexual relations as a young woman which brought her a life of unhappiness and mess. Liz knew she was not living a life that matched up with Jesus’ way. She shares how God helped her overcome her choices, and redirect her. Liz also describes how God helped her overcome her dominating thought life. God has blessed Liz with a loving and caring husband and she is grateful to God for His help and mercy.

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

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Tim (USA)

Tim (USA)

  • January 18, 2019
  • ChildhoodChildhood, sexual abusePornography addictionPornography usePornography use, addictionSecrecySexual abuseSexual abuseSexual abuse, childhood
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Meet Tim

Tim tells his story of how a neighbor repeatedly sexually abused him as a child. Tim shares how this led to an addiction to pornography as a teenager. Tim did not tell anyone about the abuse or pornography use and he felt burdened by his secrets. His mother caught him using pornography. God used this incidence to open up a family dialogue about the sexual abuse Tim had experienced and also the sexual abuse each of his family members had encountered also. Tim notes the sincere Christian faith of his parents at the time. He came to Christ six months after revealing his secret past.He describes how Jesus has shown him mercy and patience. Over time Jesus has freed Tim from the pornography addiction and other burdens weighing Tim down.

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This story was produced by I Am Second, USA.

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Scott (USA)

Scott (USA)

  • January 17, 2019
  • AffairAffairAffair, multipleAffair, multiplePornography addictionPornography usePornography use, addictionSuicidalSuicidalSuicide
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Meet Scott

Scott describes how God drew him into a relationship with Him as a kid. He also shares how he developed an addiction to pornography that was destroying his life and his marriage. Scott’s wife got sick with breast cancer. Scott also had two affairs and was suicidal. God intervened in Scott’s life and reminded Scott that he belonged to Him and that He loved him. Scott has received the biblical counseling he needs to be set free from his addiction, and to restore his marriage.

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

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Linda (USA)

Linda (USA)

  • November 20, 2018
  • Doing good deedsI thought I was a ChristianMy Christian lifeRapeRapeWorks-based religion
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Meet Linda

Linda shares how she grew up knowing about God, but did not have a personal relationship with Him. She based her relationship with God on the good things she did. She shares that she was raped as a young woman, which left her feeling confused about God and afraid of Him. God drew Linda to Himself, and showed her that the true foundation of a personal relationship with Him is through faith alone in Jesus. Linda talks about the work she’s involved in, running a pro-life women’s center. Linda now helps other women learn about God, and educates them about the realities of abortion.

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Linda’s story was produced by Saylorville Church, Des Moines, Iowa, USA.

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Lindsey (USA)

Lindsey (USA)

  • November 20, 2018
  • AbortionAbortionForgiven by GodForgiven by GodForgivenessSalvationSelf-forgiveness
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Meet Lindsey

Lindsey describes how she invited Jesus into her life at a young age. She shares that she got pregnant with her boyfriend and chose abortion because of fear. Lindsey describes the mental turmoil; guilt and secrecy that heavily impacted her life. God used Lindsey’s husband and a Bible study, to show her His love and the forgiveness that He provides. She also learned how self-forgiveness is a lie, as it’s God alone who has the authority to forgive. Lindsey is now set free from her past and able to enjoy her relationships with her husband, children, and most importantly, God.

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Lindsey’s story was produced by Saylorville Church, Des Moines, Iowa, USA.

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