“God has granted me both financial success and financial failure. And I believe I have been granted that privilege because I can now see that success is not satisfying and failure is not fatal. God brings various circumstances into our lives so that we can be “mature and complete, not lacking anything” and that our total and only dependency should be on him.”
Pete Ochs, KANSAS
“In the early years, my business was an emotional rollercoaster. At times, the stress of it negatively impacted my health. I also realized I was tying my happiness to my financial goals. Once I achieved my financial goals I thought, Is this it? Jesus used this experience early on to teach me that success and riches may bring temporary pleasure, but true and lasting joy can only be found in God. Treasuring Jesus gave me an internal peace and happiness, no amount of success could ever bring.”
Christina Mangino, CALIFORNIA
“I have witnessed the glory of God in my own life. Years ago, as a suicidal and depressed prodigal, I encountered God so powerfully that his love changed my life. Now, God’s presence in my life reminds me of how worthy he is. One of my favorite passages in the gospels is Jesus’ parable of the man who found a treasure hidden in a field. That man went out, and with joy over it, sold all that he had and bought that field. How deeply would I have to grasp the worth and beauty of Jesus to joyfully sell all I have? Jesus is worth every bit of worship or praise I could give, every penny I could ever earn. I long for others to know this Jesus who has brought me from death into life everlasting! Nothing in this life can compare to the glorious inheritance Jesus has given me by saving my soul.”
James Sudarsono, CALIFORNIA
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