Life doesn't always turn out the way we want it to. There are times we may feel as if everything is falling into place, but more often we're left wondering "Why can't things get better for me?" Sometimes we find ourselves wishing we could just start over.
But what if there was more to life than dissillusionment and discouragement? What if there was a hope and a joy out there that you didn't even know existed? And what if it was free? No cost...no strings attached. What if you just had to receive it?
Below you'll have the chance to read about real people in Chilliwack, living real lives who found hope. (stories courtesy of SouthSide Church in Chilliwack)
I Can't Do It On My Own (Mark)
Looking back, Mark can see that God was trying to get his attention. When he finally gave God a chance, Mark found more than he could imagine.
Welcomed Home (Tarise)
Struggling with feelings of emptiness, Tarise filled the void with alcohol and relationships. But there was someone all along who had more to offer.
Feeling Fulfilled (Steve) Steve searched for an answer to the emptyness he felt in his heart. He found Jesus, and a new hope and peace that was waiting all along.
A Second Chance (Edith) Thrust into the middle of a medical emergency, Edith realized the importance of a second chance in life.
God Never Gave Up On Me (Sharalin) Looking back, Sharalin realized that God had been working in her life even when she thought he was distant and didn't care.
Visions Redefined (John) After a freak farming accident took his leg, and nearly his life, John was forced to re-evaluate. What he found was new purpose.
A Marriage Saved ( Michelle ) Trying to fill the emptiness inside her, Michelle made a poor choice which almost destroyed her marriage and family. Fortunately, she found what she was really missing in her life.
Clean and Free ( Steve )
After drinking and doing drugs for 20 years, Steve's Doctor told him "Steve, you're killing yourself!". Steve began to look elsewhere for fulfillment, and likes what he found.
Secrets ( Tracee ) Telling your secrets to strangers can by very scary. I know, however by not telling I would be robbing myself of the freedom it gives me.
I Couldn't Do It Alone Any More ( Nicole ) After a series of traumatic events in her life, Nicole realized her need for God. Those important wake-up calls have led Nicole to trust God with her life.
Searching for Purpose ( Brent ) As a teenager in Chilliwack, Brent searched for identity and purpose. In his senior year at Sardis Secondary he found something that would change the rest of his life.
A New Beginning ( Alice ) In the midst of being consumed with the agony of a dying husband, Alice thought God was out of reach for her.
Broken Promises ( Cynthia ) Losing her father as a teenager, Cynthia began searching for something to fill the emptiness that consumed her. Her search finally brought her to God and she ultimately found the peace she desired.
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