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Pensé que estaba sirviendo a Dios,
pero en realidad, me estaba sirviendo a mi mismo.
-Izzy Vasquez

Pensé que estaba sirviendo a Dios, pero en realidad, me estaba sirviendo a mi mismo. My nombre es Izzy Vasquez, y esta es mi historia.Crecí en una familia pobre en el Bronx, luego me mudé a la ciudad de Nueva York y luego volví al Bronx. Mi papá y mi mamá se separaron cuando yo tenía alrededor de 6 años. … Read More

Fue Necesario un Aneurisma
Cerebral para Demostrarme
que Dios se Preocupa por Mi
-Nilsa Rivera

I grew up in a Catholic family, going to church with my family every Sunday, however I never read the Bible because that wasn’t something the Catholic Church encouraged.

I Thought I Was Serving God,
But in Reality, I Was Fulfilling Myself
-Izzy Vasquez

I Thought I Was Serving God, But in REality, I Was fulfilling Myself My name is Izzy Vasquez, and this is my story.I grew up in a poor family in the Bronx, then moved to New York City, then back to the Bronx. My dad and mom left each other when I was around 6 years old. My five siblings … Read More

My Life Was Transformed!
-Nikki Nelson

My Life Was Transformed! My name is Nikki Nelson, and this is my story.My life was full of abuse, selfish indulgence in sin, and feelings of guilt and unworthiness – until one day when my life was transformed and I finally experienced peace, fulfillment, and joy. I want to share my story with you to give you hope and encouragement … Read More

¡Finalmente, Lo Hice Correctamente!
-Adam Santos

¡Finalmente, Lo Hice Correctamente! My nombre es Adam Santos, y esta es mi historia.Vengo du un hogar quebrado. Mi padre nos dejo at mi temprana edad, y por mucha de mi vida no estaba presente. La relación con mi padrastro era una relación complicada y lleno de ciertos problemas. Mi vida estaba marcada con ira y odio por eso. Por … Read More

Finally, I Got It Right!
-Adam Santos

Finally, I Got It Right! My name is Adam Santos, and this is my story.I come from a broken home. My father left us at an early age and was absent most all of my life. My relationship with my stepfather was a complicated one, filled with struggles and unrest. So, my life was marked by anger and hatred. I … Read More

Fearing Death Led Me to Salvation
-Madelyn Rivera

Fearing Death Led Me to Salvation My name is Madelyn Rivera, and this is my story.I was raised as a Catholic and went to church with my parents regularly on Sunday mornings. I was never taught about salvation. My parents eventually left the church, leaving me with no religion to follow. As an adult I kept on going back because … Read More

God Has Thoughts of Peace towards You
-Denise Rogers

Peace and acceptance is something our society always seems to be looking for and I was no exception. I grew up in a home where alcohol and fighting were common; consequently, it was a place where I did not want to be. By the time I was in my teens and early twenties, I found myself absorbed in living “life to the fullest” and searching for someone to love and accept me.

It Took a Brain Aneurysm to Show Me That God Cares about Me
-Nilsa Rivera

I grew up in a Catholic family, going to church with my family every Sunday, however I never read the Bible because that wasn’t something the Catholic Church encouraged.

God Showed Me That My Self-Righteousness Was Really Unrighteousness
-Karen Frederick

I lived two lives growing up—one was a good girl who was active in a Southern Baptist Church with her parents; the other was a girl who tried to cover up for sexual abuse.