Stories of Change | Childhood – raised by a single parent

Doug (USA)

Meet Doug

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

Lisa (USA)

Meet Lisa

Lisa shares how unstable and empty her early life was – she tried to fill the void with drugs and alcohol. After her twin brother was killed in a train accident she had anger towards God and became an atheist. Despite a successful career, Lisa continued to make reckless choices and this affected her ability to parent her young son. Lisa describes how God took her at her lowest point and she trusted in Christ’s work for the forgiveness of her sins. Lisa got a new start and now has Christ has her source of stability.

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

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February 21, 2019 0

Matt (USA)

Meet Matt

Matt shares how he grew up in a neighborhood of crime and guns, and how revenge was normal to him. Through meeting his wife at college, God showed Matt the darkness of his former ways. Matt shares how God intervened in his life and stopped him from committing a gun assault. He describes what it is like to experience the love that God gives him.

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

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February 19, 2019 0

Lecrae (USA)

Meet Lecrae

Lecrae is a very successful hip-hop artist. He shares that the biggest issue in his life was his need for significance. This stemmed from not ever knowing or meeting his father. Lecrae describes his passion for hip-hop growing up, and how he lived a reckless life of alcohol, crime, and girls. He thought very negatively about the Bible and Christians until he encountered Christians who he could relate to. Lecrae heard the message of what Christ did for him, and he trusted in Jesus as his Lord and Savior. Lecrae talks about how he asked God to help him get out of the rut he was in. He also speaks about how he has found all his significance and worth in God. He wants to keep close to his Father in heaven and help other troubled youth through his music.

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Lecrae’s story was produced by I Am Second, Franklin, Tennessee, USA.

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December 16, 2018 0