
Alice M
Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. (2 Corinthians 5:17)
Forgiveness. Forgiveness not just once but over and over is why I love Jesus. It is hard to admit that I have sinned, that in fact I am still a sinner. It is not because I did not have a good role model in my life. My mother was a devout Roman Catholic who made sure all of her children went to church every Sunday and attended a Catholic grade school, even though it was costly for our family of five. I am a sinner even though I attended 12 years of Catholic education which included religion classes. I learned about sin and how to be a good Christian in school. Yet even with that background I lost my way as a young adult in my 20s. Church was not important and I only attended on holidays or special events.

I look back at my life and feel embarrassed and ashamed about some of my past actions. Then I was called by the Holy Spirit to attend a nearby Presbyterian Church one Sunday a few months after my mother’s death. During that visit God’s love filled me and I no longer felt lost or empty of faith. Over time I realized that His love included forgiveness for all of my past sins. That forgiveness gave me release and led me to a reborn faith in God. Eventually I joined the church and became an active member. I was ordained as an elder, and that day, when hands were laid on me, I felt the Holy Spirit descend upon me as well. I knew this was where God was leading me.
Over time I realized that His love included forgiveness for all of my past sins. That forgiveness gave me release and led me to a reborn faith in God.
Every Sunday I am reminded of God’s forgiveness during the Assurance of Pardon. Every Sunday I ask for His forgiveness and know that it is freely given to me and everyone. Today I strive to be a good Christian and to keep my mind and heart focused on His word. It continues to be a struggle to forgive myself, but I know God will always be willing to forgive me today, tomorrow, and in the future.
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Stu Ross
We built the first church with great difficulty. We went back to the States and the board asked us to become mission staff with the Outreach Foundation. That was 25 years ago, just about, and we’ve gotten more involved with Kenya as days and years went on.
Olive Karuchi
I am a chef by profession. I’m happy because I do what I love. Now I work at Villadise Tours and Safaris, where I meet so many different people coming from far. Being helpful is just a blessing to other people.
Kathryn Lindsay
Then God started tugging on my heart. There was a church sermon series that was about taking your God-given dream off the shelf. I was like, “I don’t know what my dream is. God, if you have a dream for me you’re going to have to tell me what it is.”
Anne Joo
We attended church but maintained a passive religious life. Our family had been going to church and proclaiming, “Jesus is our Savior and Lord,” with our mouths only. It seemed that my heart was gradually drifting away from God.
Alice Wanjiku Gichira
So, I just put my faith in Jesus. I trust him and it is my prayer that my children and the entire community will know Jesus because of my faith. Our salvation should not be only our own. We should encourage other people.
Bevalyne Otulia
I’m no longer worried because I have come to learn that God’s timing is the best. You cannot hurry God. These days, all I do is wait, no matter what, I just wait. I know my time will come and that time is God’s time. So, I keep on waiting for God to do for me wonders.
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More Faith Stories
Stu Ross
We built the first church with great difficulty. We went back to the States and the board asked us to become mission staff with the Outreach Foundation. That was 25 years ago, just about, and we’ve gotten more involved with Kenya as days and years went on.
Olive Karuchi
I am a chef by profession. I’m happy because I do what I love. Now I work at Villadise Tours and Safaris, where I meet so many different people coming from far. Being helpful is just a blessing to other people.
Kathryn Lindsay
Then God started tugging on my heart. There was a church sermon series that was about taking your God-given dream off the shelf. I was like, “I don’t know what my dream is. God, if you have a dream for me you’re going to have to tell me what it is.”
Anne Joo
We attended church but maintained a passive religious life. Our family had been going to church and proclaiming, “Jesus is our Savior and Lord,” with our mouths only. It seemed that my heart was gradually drifting away from God.
Alice Wanjiku Gichira
So, I just put my faith in Jesus. I trust him and it is my prayer that my children and the entire community will know Jesus because of my faith. Our salvation should not be only our own. We should encourage other people.
Bevalyne Otulia
I’m no longer worried because I have come to learn that God’s timing is the best. You cannot hurry God. These days, all I do is wait, no matter what, I just wait. I know my time will come and that time is God’s time. So, I keep on waiting for God to do for me wonders.