Dixie shares how she always went to church but did not accept Jesus’ death on her behalf, until after she was married. Dixie’s husband and oldest son passed away in a short time period. This was very hard for Dixie, but she describes how God supported her and surrounded her with a church community to love on her.
This story was produced by Saylorville Church , Des Moines, Iowa, USA.
Pat shares he wasn’t very interested in spiritual things as a young person. He relied on drugs and experienced difficulties early in his married life. Pat describes how he started to become interested in spiritual things through a brother and co-worker. He trusted in Christ, and his interest in spiritual things continued to grow. He went to Bible college and became a pastor. Pat shares about the sudden death of his young first wife, and how God gave him hope and strength. God blessed Pat with his second wife and their large blended family. Pat shares some anguishes as a father, but rests in God’s plan and God’s control.
This story was produced by Saylorville Church , Des Moines, Iowa, USA.
Wendy understood she was a sinner in need of a Savior and trusted in Jesus at a young age. She experienced heartache in her late 20s when her spouse rejected her and divorced her. Wendy shares how God took care of her, and brought her new husband into her life. Wendy describes their difficulties trying to conceive, and the heartache of suffering a miscarriage. She shares how her relationship with Jesus helped her cope through all of her difficulties. Now God has blessed her and her husband with a baby boy.
This story was produced by Saylorville Church , Des Moines, Iowa, USA.
Jessica trusted in Jesus as her Lord and Savior at a young age. She longed for a closer relationship with God as a young woman. Jessica endured severe challenges in her twenties. Her newborn baby had a life-threatening condition, and her husband also passed away because of cancer. Jessica shares how God brought her closer to Him through these dark times, and gave her strength and hope. She describes God as her rock. Jessica shares how God has shaped her thinking in regards to her life challenges. God brought another young man into Jessica’s life who was also widowed with children. They are married now, and Jessica continues to trust in God’s plan for her life.
This story was produced by Saylorville Church , Des Moines, Iowa, USA.
Doug describes knowing things about God but not really making a heart connection with God until after the death of his brother in law. Then he entered into a real relationship with Jesus Christ. God allowed a severe time of heartache in Doug’s life when his son passed away. Doug shares how he was angry with God, but in time Doug now feels comfort knowing and trusting God’s love for him.
Doug’s story was produced by Lakeside Fellowship, Polk City, Iowa, USA.