My name is Gerry Seltzer, and this is my story. When I think about my religious or spiritual experience during the first 45 years of my life, it would be most accurately described by words such as rituals, rules and regulations.
I Was Just Playing Church
-Amy Rupert
-Amy Rupert
Growing up in a loving family, I had a very happy childhood. I have many wonderful memories of spending time together with my parents and a younger sister and brother. My memories also included our weekly attendance and active involvement in our church, the United Church of Christ in Berwick, PA. After graduating from high school, I remained faithful in church, but allowed the sinful nature with which we are all born, (Romans 3:10,23) to control my life.
There Is Nothing I Could Do to Get Myself into Heaven
-Sheri Reiss
-Sheri Reiss
While growing up, I went to church every Sunday. My grandfather made sure of that, since I would stay with him because my mother worked. I went every weekend, until the summer I turned 16 years old and got a job. I would still go to church every Sunday that I didn’t have to work.
I Didn’t Know Where I Stood with God
-Ed Reiss
-Ed Reiss
As far back in my life as I can remember, I always went to a United Church of Christ every Sunday. As a young child, I had some bizarre ideas about God and my relationship with Him. As I got older, the ideas didn’t change much. Although I attended both Sunday school and church, and was confirmed as a teenager, I never learned the teachings of the Bible, nor did I have the desire to learn them.
If I Am Truly Saved,
Why Do I Feel So Empty Inside?
-Kara Petroske
Why Do I Feel So Empty Inside?
-Kara Petroske
My name is Kara Petroske, and this is my story. From childhood to adulthood, off and on, I struggled with anger and depression. There wasn’t a rhyme or reason, just that it was there and I didn’t know why.
I Felt Like I Had Just Started Living All Over Again!
-Abbi Pasterski
-Abbi Pasterski
Have you ever desired a purpose in your life? Have you ever longed for real joy and an inner peace? My name is Abbi Pasterski, and this is my story. For several years, I lived my life trying to acquire these things. Let me tell you how I came to find them.
I Thought I Was Doing Just Fine;
Then the Lord Showed Me My Greatest Need
-Scott Pasterski
Then the Lord Showed Me My Greatest Need
-Scott Pasterski
Growing up in South Florida, I believed there was a God. I thought that all religions would eventually lead a person to God, provided they tried their best to be good and to follow that religion.
I Searched Religions,
but Found Salvation in Repentance
-David Manohar
but Found Salvation in Repentance
-David Manohar
My name is David Manohar, and this is my story. I was born and brought up in India. Though our family was not Hindu, I had many friends who were Hindus and one good friend who was a Muslim. I grew up in a church-going family, went to church regularly and was active in Sunday school and other church activities. I considered myself a good Christian and did not have any concerns about my spiritual condition.
I Did Not See Myself As God Saw Me
-Debbie Lytle
-Debbie Lytle
Before I was saved, I wasn’t much concerned about, or even interested in, spiritual things. “There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God.” Romans, chapter 3, verse 11. There was no thought, really, about having any special purpose in life.
I Did What Was Most Convenient for Me:
God Was on the Back Burner
-Kristin Hammett
God Was on the Back Burner
-Kristin Hammett
In September 28, 1994, something wonderful happened in my life. I was 13 years old when I invited the Lord into my heart to stay. He has changed my life completely, and I know it will never be the same. I would like to share with you what He has done for me and what He can do for you. My name is Kristin Hammett, and this is my story.