The moment I mentioned that I was from a local church, Mrs Stark expressed immediate anger. Standing in her doorway she told me in no uncertain terms that she was not interested in God or, “any of you people who say you believe in Him!” Not only was this the voice of an angry woman but more …
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How can you speak for God?!
My first meeting with Bill, standing at his door lasted half an hour. He told me he saw the world as being in such a mess that there was no hope for it. At the time, the first Gulf war was on and economically things were rather bleak for a lot of people, including Bill who was …
I’ve got lots of bitterness and unforgiveness
The day I called at Mrs Bell’s house and gave her the reason for my visit, tears came into her eyes and she said, “It was two years ago today since my husband died and I know God has sent you, I’ve been feeling down all day.” She told me she and her daughter were both baptized but she …
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He spoke of his doubts in Christ’s forgiveness
The church fellowship I was associated with during the time of my street ministry very quickly developed a reputation for it’s sound Biblical teaching and workings of God in the community. As a result, Christians from other churches became regular visitors. Many such visitors then became committed members, whilst others, although not as committed, nevertheless were regular attendees among us. One …
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Don’t talk to me about a loving God!
One day a young married mother-to-be came to the door and she had one of the most tragic stories I have ever heard since doing this work. Upon introducing myself and explaining the purpose of the visit, a fierce anger came into her eyes and flashed across her face and she told me I was wasting my time …