8/25/2025

Journey experienced a wonderfully meaningful celebration of changed lives in a lake baptism this past weekend.  Here are some of the life-change stories that were shared . . .

My Story

Before I trusted Christ, I struggled a lot with anger, anxiety, and worry.  There were times I did not know how to control these feelings and would result in negative consequences.  I grew up hearing the stories about Jesus, but time after time I was struck by tragedy. 

Following Jesus has made my life new and different by allowing me to seek friendships that will grow me and my faith, looking for the right thing to do in every situation, the way I view and think about things, and the way that I conduct myself.  I knew there was someone who would be there to get me through every difficult time.

My Story

Before I trusted Christ, my life was empty and sad.  I felt like I was just going through the motions.  When I started coming to Journey Church, I was a mess and big ball of stress and anxiety that didn’t believe I needed to attend church to have a relationship with Christ.

One day I said enough is enough.  I’m going to start being a better person and man.  I started attending church on a regular basis with my wife, and I never looked back.

My decision to follow Jesus has made me feel like I’m not alone.  I never was.  Jesus is always there for me.  I know that now.  I try to live by example and show my children what it is to be a Jesus follower.

My Story

I trusted Jesus after a near death experience.  Jesus literally saved my soul from death when I was resuscitated.  After that, I know Jesus is alive!

I became lost to myself and family in an abusive relationship after my husband died.  When I barely escaped with my life, I lost the ability to speak, but was ultimately healed by Jesus.

I commit my new life into the service of the Lord.  My baptism is a symbol to all of my devotion and love for Jesus.

-Michael