Stories of Change | Coping with physical suffering

Mark (USA)

Meet Mark

Mark’s life revolved around his job as school principal. Then he got sick with leukemia. God had placed a man in Mark’s life who was able to pray for him and help him accept Jesus into his life. Mark talks about the instant change in his thinking and desires once he accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior. Mark feels a peace and a freedom because he no longer has to ‘run the show’. Mark asked Christ to help him with his cancer. Since his prayer, Mark started to see progressive improvement in his condition. He is now back at work, with a completely new set of priorities in life.

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

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March 12, 2019 0

Katie (USA)

Meet Katie

Katie knew about Jesus, and asked Him into her heart without knowing what that really meant. When she got older, Katie learned about the gospel and that she could know Jesus personally. Katie placed her faith in Jesus as her Lord and Savior and describes what it’s like to have a relationship with Him. Katie got a diagnosis of breast cancer, but she didn’t struggle and is thankful for what God has chosen for her life. God has given her a way of seeing true purpose in her illness. She used her cancer as a way to reach out to family and friends and show them how God has matured her and has cared for her throughout her treatment. Katie trusts in God and she has a relaxed attitude because she knows for sure that one day she will be with Jesus in heaven.

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

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January 17, 2019 0

Nick (Australia)

Meet Nick

Nick was born without arms and legs. He was bullied at school to the point where he tried to kill himself aged 10. Nick desperately wanted purpose for his life and wanted to understand why God would allow his disability. Nick trusted in Jesus as a teenager for the forgiveness of his sins. He talks about how God has given him great understanding to see his physical limitations. Nick had no idea how God was planning to use his life – now Nick is an international speaker. He is sure of God’s love for him, and challenges those watching his video to trust in God’s good plans for them too.

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This story was produced by the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA.

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January 17, 2019 0

Rob (Australia)

Meet Rob

Rob felt there was something missing from his life so he decided to go to church. He heard the gospel and believed that Jesus died for him. Rob has since got a sudden diagnosis of cancer. The doctors told him his cancer was terminal. Rob describes how a homeless man prayed for him the day of his diagnosis. Rob feels very looked after by God. He has a peace about his illness.

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Rob’s story was produced by MBM Rooty Hill, Sydney, Australia.

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December 14, 2018 0

Jessica (USA)

Meet Jessica

Jessica describes a very difficult start to life. She came from an unloving home and she has suffered from Lupus since childhood. Jessica also experienced a heart attack and spent 4 months in a coma. God used this experience to show Jessica that she couldn’t get through life without Jesus. Jessica placed her faith in Jesus and surrendered her life to Him. Jessica’s video includes her baptism.

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Jessica’s story was produced by Eagles Landing First Baptist Church, McDonough, Georgia, USA.

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December 13, 2018 0