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Faith to Take a Stand | 3:08

Ramona’s poor decisions as a teenager led her to work in an environment that she soon realized would compromise her conviction to always follow God. The decision to obey Him brought her to a crossroads of faith. This true story appeared originally in the series “Thriving in Babylon” featuring Larry Osborne.

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Overcoming Secret Sin | 5:12

Michelle carried the guilt of an abortion from her single years into her marriage.  It took many years to work through her depression and find forgiveness. Now she has purpose in helping teenage girls and women at a crisis pregnancy center.

The Music of Miracles | 2:35

Christine fights an undiagnosed disease that leaves her virtually crippled. Her story paints a picture of God’s faithfulness both to heal and to live in the midst of weakness. This true story appeared originally in the series “Thriving in Babylon” featuring Larry Osborne.

Hope in the Darkest Hour | 3:24

Caught between his mother’s deep love for God and the horrible circumstances of his home life, Don didn’t know who to trust. God stepped into the middle of the darkness, and offered Don a better future. This true story first appeared in the series “Thriving in Babylon,” which features Larry Osborne.

Blessings for a Day | 2:22

Nathalie visited Atlanta with her family regularly, and the large number of homeless in the city prompted her to start an organization to make a difference. Her community banded together to serve the homeless of Atlanta. Nathalie wanted to cultivate life change through blessing those in need, and to share the hope of the gospel. She wanted to give the hope of eternity to everyone she meets. This true story originally appeared in the study "Eternity" with Francis Chan.

The Best News | 3:57

Before Sarah was 16 years old, both of her parents had died of cancer. In her confusion and anger, she sought solace in a relationship that quickly turned sexual. Listen to what happened when she found out that she was pregnant, and how the Lord healed a lifetime of pain with the truth of the gospel. This story can also be found in the “Perfect Love” Bible study featuring Lisa Harper.

Break Free | 1:58

Blake struggled with porn; it consumed all his time. It left him empty and depressed. When he placed his faith in Christ, he felt the chains of bondage break. This story can also be found in Life on Mission featuring David Platt and D.A. Horton. 

Worshiping Pleasure | 2:11

Trey lived for the pleasure of sex with his girlfriend, and It seemed that everything in culture was saying that the meaning of life was personal pleasure, so go ahead, indulge. But when he went to church he felt God was calling him to a different life.

Community Blessing | 3:01

Ana Maria’s dad left the family when she was young. Family was her mom and sisters, and at times things were hard. When her house was found to be too dangerous to live in, another family from her church let Ana Maria’s family move in while people from the church worked on her house. They were so welcoming, it felt like this family was her real family. Ana Maria started inviting friends to church, soon enough they were filling a 15-passenger van week after week with Ana Maria’s classmates. Through this, several of Ana Maria’s friends put their trust in the Lord, considering Ana Maria as a sister. This story can also be found in Decisions featuring Eric Mason. 

Dealing with Sex and Shame | 2:57

After having premarital sex with her boyfriend, Christa began lying to her parents to because she felt like she had to hide her secret. This real-life story reveals the hardships that premarital sex brings because of its consequences.

Ready to Serve: A Teen's view of Hurricane Katrina | 1:56

After seeing the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina on television, Brooke and her family grabbed some people from church and an 18-wheeler full of supplies. This emotional sermon illustration demonstrates a teen's view of God's love.