Denise’s Story

Hi! I’m Denise. I grew up in Janesville, IA. I didn’t grow up in a Christian family, but I remember my mom trying to be such a good person. And she was a great Mom! It’s just that her priorities were on how we should act when other people were watching instead of on changing the attitude of our hearts. Now I know it is impossible to change the attitude of our hearts without a divine Savior to help us.

About this time of my life my sis and I were invited to go to Bible School with our neighbors. It was some time later at camp that I realized it was my sins that were separating me from God. I knew, even as a child, that I had stolen, cheated at school, and lied to my parents. I prayed to ask God to forgive me and to take control of my life! I have since found the Bible to be relevant to my everyday life.

In II Corinthians 5:17 it says, “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old (self) has gone, the new has come!” That doesn’t mean my life is perfect, but…

It’s because of Jesus alone that I can find any meaning in life’s difficult circumstances! He even promises to give us the faith to see and make possibilities out of our pain!

My husband and I came to Trinity because we needed to commit to a church where the pastors thoroughly study and teach the Bible, where there was an active youth program (Genesis), and meaningful Bible studies.

We are encouraged by our Adult Bible Fellowship (ABF). Our ABF leaders keep the time relevant and lively. That’s also where we informally get to know each other and are encouraged to get into a Life Group, which is a small group ministry within the FaithBuilders ABF where we can grow deeper in our relationship with Christ and one another.

Romans 15:5-6 says, “May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ, so that with one heart and mouth you may glorify God.”