John Ingerslev I grew up in a church, got really excited about getting to know God personally, went to uni and kinda lost direction. Through a lot of pain, my life all boiled to did I trust God or not? I chose to, and he brought me onwards and upwards.

Kay Smith God has given me freedom to be myself, the woman I was made to be. I'm not bound by expectations of others or social pressures. With him I've attempted and achieved things which I would have thought were beyond me!

John Davy As a teenager I wanted a life with a purpose. Then when I was 18 I realised that Jesus Christ was really alive and I opened my life to him. Now, nearly 40 years later, I can honestly say that he has given me the purpose I wanted.

Pippa Lloyd I grew up in a Christian family thinking I knew all about God, but it was mostly just head knowledge. It wasn't until my teens that I fully realised I could actually enjoy relationship with God! Now I live every day in union with God, knowing He is with me and He loves me.

Chris Butland God continues to amaze me on a daily basis. His forgiveness, guidance and love have given me great joy, peace and assurance - especially when I feel like I least deserve it.

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