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True Christian testimonies.
An anonymous testimony from the pen of an 11-year old. I Timothy 4:12
I always like it when I get a testimony that has a name attached to it, but I also like it when I get a testimony from a child. This testimony is straight from the pen of an 11-year old child. One of her statements is key: Accepting Him was the best decision ever. Was it the best decision you’ve ever made?
Following God is easy, right? Well then, why do Christians often face such tremendous suffering and grief? The Bible tells us.
Ann’s story reminds us that even though we have faith in the Jesus of the Bible, we can still face significant suffering. In the pages of Scripture, we often find this to be true.
Suffering is scary. It’s hard. Sometimes we feel abandoned by God. But suffering serves a purpose.
And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.
I Peter 5:10
Wouldn’t you like to be restored, confirmed, strengthened and established? I know I would.
Katherine’s testimony reminds us that God has a plan for each and every one of us. It’s up to us to accept His mercy.
Sometimes we live out our lives, knowing fully well God’s mercy has protected us from all sorts of evils and dangers, but we continue to do our own thing and ignore the truth.
God’s mercy is unfailing. He waits for us. He calls to us. But none of us know when our time is done. Death comes like a thief in the night. Don’t wait any longer. God’s calling out to you . . . right now. He’s saying, “I’m here for you. I’ll bless you. I’ll show you a life of fulfillment beyond your wildest imaginations.” You just have to decide. Are you going to accept His gift and live for Him? Or will you choose the temporary pleasures of this life?
Linda’s testimony is short and sweet. It reminds us that God directs; He always has a plan for our lives.
Linda’s testimony is short and sweet. Take two minutes and read it for yourself. I don’t want to spoil it!
Mike’s testimony of how God freed him from the stranglehold of drugs and alcohol and gave him his life back.
Mike sent in this story a while ago and I finally got around to posting it. I appreciate this story a lot, probably because it contains a lot of similarities to my own story. Of course there are differences, but it’s amazing how God finds ways to reach each of us.
Here’s an excerpt from his story to capture your interest . . .
For years I was a daily user of marijuana, and spent my weekends partying with friends. I would go through jobs almost as fast as I would smoke a carton of cigarettes, that is until I was offered the ultimate job for a person with my lifestyle, a place I had burned most of my free time and money at, the Renton Pub. Now I would at least be paid to be there (although I would still recycle most of my paycheck back to The Pub). At this point I led a life of little responsibility and no accountability. I met a young lady and I eventually became responsible for the birth of a baby girl. At this point my transgressions had not been actualized, and little had changed in my life. A few months later I met another young woman and once again became responsible for another pregnancy.
A Christian poem by Mike Bullock reminding us to make a difference for Jesus this year.
O.K. I realize it’s nowhere close to the beginning of 2010; in fact, it’s about the middle of the year, but I will say that Mike submitted this poem on January 2, 2010. I’m just a little behind in updating the site (O.K., a lot). Anyway, Mike, thanks for the submission. I love the poem and I love the message. Let this poem motivate you to live for Christ and really make a difference for the rest of 2010.
Read Christopher’s testimony – the story of how God opened the ears and eyes of an unbelieving scientist.
It’s pretty amazing when God steps in and changes someone’s life. What’s even more amazing is when it’s a person who’s already convinced that God is a myth. Check out Christopher’s testimony – the story of how God opened the ears and eyes of an unbelieving scientist.
Biff’s story of dying to self and committing fully to the Jesus of the Bible. It’s also the story of his reconciliation with his father.
Here’s an interesting testimony (it’s a long one). I thought I’d post it as a contrast to the super-short one I posted yesterday!
Anyway, in it, Biff tells the story of how he hated his father. He talks about his life before he fully committed to the Jesus of the Bible; he talks about the difficulty of “dying” to self and giving up everything to live as a true disciple of Jesus Christ. Read it and be encouraged and convicted as I was.
A short, anonymous testimony from a follower of the Jesus of the Bible.
I always prefer it when a person gives me their name . . . but I won’t discount testimonies like this one.
Truly Jesus has had an impact on this person’s life.
Brooke’s testimony tells of God’s mercy. He listens to those who call on His name.
Brooke’s testimony is powerful.
It’s an illustration of God’s promise to never leave or forsake us.
Brooke ran as far from Him as she could. But when she needed Him, she cried out to Him and He answered her. He came to her in her time of need.
Not only that, but Brooke had a network of Christians praying for her. God listened to those prayers and he responded to them in a powerful way. The prayer of the saints is effective (James 5:16).
I rejoice with Paul, knowing that the gospel of God is being preached through Brooke and her story. Praise God! I’m thankful to serve One who will never leave or forsake us . . . One who will always welcome us home.