Thaddeus (USA)

Thaddeus (USA)


united states

Meet Thaddeus

Thaddeus shares how he grew up with a false understanding of God, and thought that being a good person would save him. He shares how he chose a party lifestyle at college and struggled with anxiety knowing that he was falling short of God’s standards. Thaddeus’ father passed away after a short struggle with liver cancer. Thaddeus felt anger towards God and severe emotional pain. To please family members he attended a Bible-preaching church, where he felt God’s presence and love for him. Thaddeus heard the gospel there and trusted in Jesus for the removal of his sins. Thaddeus is now experiencing a close and loving relationship with God and values the ability to turn to God in all of life’s circumstances.

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

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Lily (Guyana)

Lily (Guyana)


guyana

Meet Lily

Meet Lily. Lily describes a very traumatic childhood and her strained relationship with her alcoholic and abusive father. Lily talks about her deep emotional pain and years of hiding what occurred in her home growing up. She led a party lifestyle at college and took drugs. Lily also tried to commit suicide because of her unhappiness and hopelessness. Lily felt anger toward God. God did not let go of Lily, and through the influence of her Christian boyfriend and time spent studying the Bible – God brought Lily to an understanding of who He was, and of His love for her. Lily understood she was a sinner in need of Jesus’ saving work and she trusted in Him.

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

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Greg (USA)

Greg (USA)


united states

Meet Greg

Meet Greg. Greg shares how he was indifferent to spiritual things growing up. Greg got married at a young age and had a family, but chose a party lifestyle. Greg eventually got a divorce, and through a new relationship, Greg felt drawn to God and desired a relationship with Him. Greg describes giving control of his life to God. He asked his former wife for forgiveness. Greg talks about God as a light during dark times of his life.

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

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Pat (USA)

Pat (USA)


united states

Meet Pat

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.

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

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February 21, 2019 0