Stories of Change | Selfishness

Phil (Australia)

Meet Phil

Phil talks about how he was living for himself. He had no interest in spiritual things until a friend encouraged him to read the Bible. Reluctantly, Phil started doing Bible study with his friend. He talks about how scripture made sense to him. Phil believed that salvation comes through grace, and he understood it was all about what Jesus did for him – not what he could do for Jesus. Phil shares that he no longer lives for himself but puts Christ first, followed by his wife and son.

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This story was produced by MBM Rooty Hill , Sydney, Australia.

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March 5, 2019 0

Thaddeus (USA)

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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February 28, 2019 0

Tom (USA)

Meet Tom

Tom shares how he was not interested in spiritual things. He had a party lifestyle, and entered into a sexual relationship with his girlfriend which resulted in pregnancy. Tom shares that he married his girlfriend, but life as newlyweds was strained and involved secret sin. God intervened in Tom’s life and brought him to repentance. He trusted in Christ as his Savior. Tom confessed his secret sins to his wife, and she also confessed her secret sins. God gave Tom the ability to forgive his wife. Tom has a new understanding of marriage and describes the joy in his marriage now.

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

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February 28, 2019 0

Matt (USA)

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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

Alice (USA)

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Meet Alice. Alice shares how she chased after approval from others and worldly things to find happiness and fulfillment. God used a dark time in Alice’s life as a young mom to show Alice her need for Him and the emptiness of life without Him. Alice shares how God has been changing selfishness in her life to cultivating a true servant’s heart in her. She has learned to see the blessings in helping others.

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

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February 19, 2019 0

Ken (USA)

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Ken grew up in Alabama and was made aware by a relative of the racism towards black people. He shares how his heart grew extremely hateful and prejudiced toward white people. Ken describes how accepting Christ as his Savior radically changed his outlook on white people. He understood Christ died for every person of every color. Ken became the pastor of a church with a predominantly white membership, and he also married a white woman of German descent.

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

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December 17, 2018 0

Brian (UK)

Meet Brian

Brian started out in Liverpool England and moved to the US. He loved life in the US, he had a famous career in skateboarding and a party lifestyle. He talks about meeting his wife, falling in love but his marriage failing fast when his first child came along. Brian describes being angry, selfish, angry, and violent. He ended up getting arrested. Brian was a self-proclaimed skeptic but shares how he was drawn to a Christian bookstore and started reading the Case for Christ and the Bible. Brian questioned the deity of Jesus and called out to God to know for sure about Jesus. Brian describes a personal encounter with Christ where he trusted in Him to remove his debt of sin. Brian describes sharing his faith with others now. He no longer has anger and God has restored his marriage.

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

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December 16, 2018 0

Atsushi (Japan)

Meet Atsushi

Meet Atsushi. He loves music, and took an interest in performing gospel music. He soon became curious about the words he was singing. From the gospel songs he believed that Jesus died for him. He describes the transformation God has brought about in his life. Astsushi says he was once a selfish person, but now he puts Christ first. His passion is for singing gospel music and to help others find the joy that comes from praising God through music.

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Atsushi’s story was produced by Moving Works, Austin, Texas, USA.

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December 11, 2018 0

Jody (USA)

Jody

Meet Jody. Jody was a teen when she accepted Jesus as her Savior and asked Him to be Lord of her life. Jody shares how God was with her during a difficult time when she was treated for breast cancer. She also speaks about her marriage difficulties, that her husband was unfaithful and she reacted with selfishness. Jody shares how God intervened in her marriage, and through counseling, Jody and her husband are together. She describes what forgiveness is, and how she places all her trust in Jesus.

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Jody’s story was produced by Saylorville Church, Des Moines, Iowa, USA.

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November 20, 2018 0