Stories of Change | AMBITIONS AND DESIRES

Paula (USA)

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Paula shares that she struggled with infertility for a long time and she felt anger towards God. After her friend died, Paula longed for certainty that she would go to heaven. While completing a Bible study, Paula learned the truth that she was a sinner and needed to accept Jesus’ work for her to make her right with God. Paula shares that it was initially hard for her to accept this, especially as she had tried to do good things to earn God’s favor. Paula describes the joys of having a personal relationship with God,

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

March 14, 2019 0

Stella (Romania)

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Stella is from Communist Romania and grew up in the Greek Orthodox tradition. By her teens, Stella decided that it was impossible for her to reach heaven and that God was angry and punishing her for her sins. Stella moved to the US in her twenties without any family or friends. She began searching for ways to reach God. Stella tried meditation, eastern religions, but could not attain what she was looking for. Then she was invited to a gospel-preaching church. Stella realized that it is Jesus Christ alone who can bring her to God. She trusted in Him for the removal of her sins. She talks about the peace she now has.

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This story was produced by Park Community Church, Chicago, USA.

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March 8, 2019 0

Paul (UK)

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Paul explains how he did not grow up in a Christian home in the UK, and had no spiritual interests. He experienced a lot of emotional pain as a teenager because his brother got very sick and his father suffered from a terminal illness during Paul’s teenage years. Paul began a two-year hunt for God following a conversation with a Buddhist. He spent time comparing the different world religions, but in the end, concluded that Jesus was really God. In time, Paul understood he needed to receive Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. Paul is now a pastor in Sydney, Australia. In this interview, he also shares some thoughts from pastoral life.

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

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March 5, 2019 0

Lane (USA)

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Lane shares that he didn’t grow up knowing about Christianity. During college years he heard the Gospel and accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior. Lane did not immediately live for God, he chose worldly success and money. He shares how unfulfilling those years were, but how God brought him and his wife close to Him. Lane has dedicated his life to God, and he speaks of the joy and fulfillment he now experiences.

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

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March 4, 2019 0

Jeff (USA)

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Meet Jeff. Jeff shares how he didn’t personalize the gospel until a young man, and then he still made choices for himself rather than for God. Jeff decribes how God has matured him over the years, by exposing his love for money and his pride. God has also helped Jeff by guiding him away from negative thinking to true and right thinking.

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

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March 4, 2019 0

Monica (USA)

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Meet Monica. Monica shares that she experienced neglect and a lack of love in her childhood. Monica grew up with low self-esteem, and she sought love through sexual relationships. Monica did not grow up knowing the Bible, and found it hard to understand. Monica joined the Catholic church as an adult. Despite regular attendance at church she still felt there was something missing. Monica was invited to a Bible-preaching church where she heard the gospel for the first time. Monica trusted Jesus as her personal Lord and Savior. Monica knows that God has forgiven her for her past choices, including an abortion she had as a young woman. Monica shares she would have liked to get married and have a family, but she is content and happy serving in the National Guard. She trusts in God’s plan for her life.

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

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February 28, 2019 0

Doug (USA)

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Doug shares how his parents divorced when he was a kid and he moved around a lot. Though Doug invited God into his life at a young age, he shares how he lived for worldly things and had unhealthy friendships. God intervened in Doug’s life, and Doug dramatically changed his priorities and gave up his former lifestyle. God has supported Doug through money problems and has provided a stable income for him. Doug is married with children, and happily serving God.

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

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February 22, 2019 0

Brielle (USA)

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Brielle shares how she had anxiety about dying as a young kid and prayed a prayer to be saved. She realized in her teens that she had not properly trusted in Jesus. She accepted Him as her Lord and Savior. Brielle describes how she has at times sought approval from others, and what it’s like to be at high school as a Christian. Brielle shares how God has given her the strength to fight peer pressure. She has a vision for her future that involves helping others with their problems.

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

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February 21, 2019 0

Stacy (USA)

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Stacy shares how she trusted in Christ as a young adult. She had been heavily involved in using alcohol, which led to an alcohol overdose. While Stacy was engaged to be married she found out that she had a rare and inoperable brain tumor. She got married, and Stacy and her husband Zac chose to trust God with her life. Stacy’s tumor is stabilized and is even shrinking. Stacy talks about her and Zac’s longing for children and their disappointments with adoption falling through. Despite all that Stacy’s body has gone through, she was able to get pregnant with their son.

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

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February 21, 2019 0

Chris (USA)

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Chris understood from his youth that he was a sinner, but he didn’t know how to be made right with God. Chris heard the gospel and trusted that Jesus’ death paid the debt for his sins. Chris describes how God has taken care of Him, including providing a source of income by starting up his own business.

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

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February 21, 2019 0