What's My Story
Mike
In my life before I had eternal life, I tried to find happiness in the wrong places like bars or with girl friends or in whatever else was missing in my life.
Over time, this was confusing because it contrasted so much with my Catholic faith...going to church, working at a homeless shelter, and then there I was again in a bar with friends, or in an immoral situation....confused.
Then, I received eternal life. With the help of a Bible Correspondence Course, a light turned on, only by the hand of God, as I looked at this verse: "there is none who do good, no not one." And I recognized how I had trusted in myself, and suddenly saw my need for a Savior, Jesus Christ.
From that moment on, I understood that salvation lies in Christ alone. I stopped frequenting bars and had to get away from friends who did. I left the Catholic Church that taught salvation was thru works and Jesus, and found a Bible-believing church.
I am no longer confused; and God gave me a heart for missions. One short-term missions trip led to my full-time job today on staff with Evangelism Explosion International. My faith in Christ changed everything...who I married...how I raise my children...who I work for...how I manage my finances...how I deal with people.
And I'm glad that I know I have eternal life because, I know, if I died today, I would go to be with God in Heaven!!