Stories of Change | Approval from others

Brielle (USA)

Meet Brielle

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

Jen (USA)

Meet Jen

Jen trusted in Jesus as her Lord and Savior as a child. She shares her struggle with approval from others, and the difficulties in the first year of her marriage – including dishonesty and inappropriate relationships. She describes how God helped her overcome her poor choices, confess to her husband and how He has helped her marriage.

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

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February 19, 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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January 17, 2019 0

Morgan (USA)

Meet Morgan

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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January 17, 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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December 13, 2018 0

Howard (UK)

Meet Howard

Howard talks about his craving for approval from others. He chose nose surgery as a way to improve his physical appearance. As soon as the procedure was complete he realized that it did not make him feel anymore acceptable to others. He talks about the gospel and how he came to understand the love and acceptance God has for Him. He placed His faith in Jesus and invites viewers of his video to experience the total love and acceptance from God by believing in Jesus’ work on the cross.

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Howard’s story was produced by Westminster Chapel, London, UK.

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December 13, 2018 0