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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. Mi nombre es Izzy, 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. Mis … 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, 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 and … Read More

My Life Was Transformed!
-Nikki Nelson

My Life Was Transformed! My name is Nikki, 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 and … Read More

¡Finalmente, Lo Hice Correctamente!
-Adam Santos

¡Finalmente,Lo Hice Correctamente! Mi nombre es Adam, 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 su fidelidad … Read More

Finally, I Got It Right!
-Adam Santos

Finally, I Got It Right! My name is Adam, 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 was … Read More

Fearing Death Led Me to Salvation
-Madelyn Rivera

Fearing Death Led Me to Salvation My name is Madelyn, 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 that … 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.