If It Wasn't for Jesus
Kelli's Story
**If it wasn’t for Jesus, I would think that I wasn’t good enough.** My name is Kelli. I grew up in a God-centered family and was taught all the right things, but I still struggled. I worked endlessly to always do everything right and to be the best. I never felt like my efforts were good enough. I thought I let everyone around me down whenever I failed. Then I learned to let Jesus use those failures. I let His love and truth into my heart instead of just my head. Now I know I don’t have to be perfect and I am enough because Jesus is enough for me. So no matter where you are at in your life, Jesus is enough for you. You don’t have to live in defeat anymore. Join me at Hope Church every Sunday to experience Jesus’s love that changed my life.
Justin's Story
**If it wasn't for Jesus I would feel like a failure.** When my selfish plans fell apart and it felt like there was no hope for my life, he reached out his hand and lifted me up. He's restored my soul and is making me into a greater husband and dad than I ever imagined. Even though I may make mistakes, I'm grateful for His forgiveness and for the purpose He's brought to my life! If you find yourself like I did, I want to personally invite you to join me, my friends, and my family at Hope Church. This is a place where you will find encouragement, refreshment and people that will love you right where you are at in your life.
Kaleb's Story
**If it wasn’t for Jesus I would be broken, addicted and possibly dead.** While that may be hard to believe, it’s true. Hi, my name is Kaleb, I was a lost and broken young man searching for acceptance through drugs, partying, crime and anything else that would fill the brokenness of my soul. I thought my lifestyle was a rush, but it was filled with empty promises, broken relationships, and several times in lock-up. Worst of all, I contemplated ending my life. At my lowest, in the midst of my brokenness, God intervened. He reminded me He loved me, desired to forgive me and wanted to change my life. In that moment, I received Jesus as my Lord and Savior; I knew there was true, lasting hope in Him! I placed my faith in Him, committed my life to Him and he has changed everything. Today, I am a man of God, happily married with a beautiful family, redeemed past, and I serve as the Lead Pastor of Hope Church of Albert Lea. If I could say one thing to you today, it would be that no matter how alone, how dark, or how far gone you feel you are, you are never too far gone for God’s help. The Bible says, “all who call upon the name of the Lord will be saved.” Call on Jesus today, join us at church on Sunday and watch what He can do with you.