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Life Change
Before I became a Christian, I found myself always depressed and constantly wanting to be alone. Around this time I lived in a home where there was always fighting and rarely any sign of happiness. I felt alone when people were around me, so I began to listen to the people around, hearing the same over and over again, “pray.”
I knew about Jesus but did not exactly have a relationship with Him. I began to pray one night before bed and I couldn’t understand how people did this without …
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Baptism
I wouldn’t want to know how life would be without God. My parents have brought me up to be a Christian, but they just gave me the tools to be a Christian and prayed that I would make the right decisions. After my sister Chelsea died I realized that just knowing about Jesus wasn’t going to get me into heaven. I had to believe He was my personal Savior, and I had to live my life to make God happy and live for Him. But I still wasn’t living for …
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Baptism
I have been a Christian for as long as I can remember. My parents were a huge influence on my decision to become a Christian. After my sister passed away I realized that I want to and I need to live my life for God. My life has changed in many different ways.
After I became a Christian I’ve been happier, more caring, more loving, and I’ve been less fearful. Accepting Christ as my Lord and Savior was the best decision I’ve ever made!
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Addiction
I was miserable, alone, and had been defeated by drugs and alcohol. I spent five years in a solitary confinement cell in a maximum security prison. [Then] I saw a light and began asking God to help me. I needed help from my addictions and from myself. When released from this cell, for one, I went to a 12 step program. A man I didn’t know asked me “Are you ready to give it all to God?” My answer was, “Yes!” My circumstances gave me time to reflect on my …
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Life Change
Before I became a Christian…
First let me begin by telling you about the day I came into this world. It wasn’t very easy. I was a little anxious about getting here so I decided to shorten my time in the womb and exit after a seven month stay. When I entered the world the umbilical cord was wrapped around my neck. I almost died twice. This resulted in not getting enough oxygen to my brain and weakening my muscle development. It has also affected my memory a bit. I …
