• A college student with a positive herpes test
• A young mom condemned by her
family
Your support made it possible
for us to minister to these three individuals in desperate need of God’s
encouragement, truth and love.
Aiden* submitted a question to
“Talk to Taylor” on our IDecideForMe website. He stated “I am addicted to
pornography...I hate it and I realize how damaging it is.” He goes on to say
that he wants to talk to his parents or pastor but he’s too ashamed, and pleads
for our help.
Because of you, we were there
to tell him he wasn’t alone and assure
him that his parents and pastor were there for him and would provide the
accountability he needed to break free of this addiction. We pointed him to
Christian porn addition websites and gave him practical steps he could take to
guard his eyes and heart. Most importantly, we encouraged him to pray and
assured him we would be praying for him as well.
Sophia* came to LifeCare Testing
Clinic with her boyfriend and they both
tested positive for herpes. She was devastated by the diagnosis and at a loss
to know what to do about her relationship.
Because of you, we were there to
not only take care of her physical needs, but address her spiritual health as
well. We asked her what she knew about the person of Jesus, and she said she
didn’t know much. We shared the gospel, gave her a Bible and directed her to
read about the Samaritan woman to understand God’s love and compassion for her.
We talked about how we often fill our lives with unhealthy things in an attempt
to fill the void of God in our lives. Sophia replied, I’ve tried everything
else, but never tried Jesus. Maybe that’s what I need.”
Madison* came to us for a safe
sleep class and shared she was concerned because a “religious family member”
had told her she had no hope of heaven because her parents had not been
married. She felt like she and her baby
were both condemned because of choices her parents had made.
Because of you, we were there to
share the truth of the gospel and the hope we all have through Jesus Christ.
Madison was very thoughtful during our discussion. She accepted a Bible and
several brochures presenting the gospel message. We encouraged her to come back
in if she had questions, and also to visit churches in our community. She cried
when we prayed for her sharing that she couldn’t remember a time when someone
had taken the time to pray for her.
Thank you for supporting this work
with your time, talents and treasure. Because of you, we’re able to offer
encouragement for the future to those who had no hope.
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