We all have a story to tell. A story of God's grace and love changing our lives. Below you'll hear stories from people around the globe. And we would love to hear your story.

 

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I will proclaim your name to my brothers and sisters.
I will praise you among your assembled people
–Psalm 22:22

 

 

TLC STORIES

 

Baylee

Baylee didn't understand what it meant to "find God". As she struggled to discover her purpose, she cried out for help, and God answered her in a big way.

 

Kasey and Brooke

Kasey and Brooke came from families who had serious distrust in the church. Listen to their story about how watching the services online plus multiple invitations to TLC led them to eventually walk into the auditorium.

 

Mark and Amy

Mark and Amy both found hope and community to help them battle drug and porn addictions at the anonymous TLC recovery groups. Learn more about our recovery ministries HERE.

 

Carrie

Carrie shares how a tragedy in her teenage years shaped her faith in a powerful way.

 

Rebekah

Rebekah shares how her marriage nearly ended, but God gave them the community and tools they needed to rebuild their family.

 

Sheri

Sheri learned the importance of loving the people God brings into your life, and it will inspire you to do the same!

 

Michelle

Michelle shares the hope she had in Jesus even as she went through two different cancer battles.

 

Marile

Marile shares how the recovery groups at TLC have impacted her life and strengthened her faith.

 

Jim

Jim grew up in a non-religious family and never really considered the true meaning behind faith in God until he lost a loved one. Hear the story of his journey from apathy to wonder!

 

Dana

Dana shares how important the Griefshare and Stephen Ministry team was to her as she grieved the loss of her husband.

 

Carrie

Carrie shares how her faith journey began in AA and led to her to church, baptism, and a relationship with God.

 

Adrian

Adrian took charge of his health through the formation of new habits and is now 100 pounds lighter! Hear about his physical and spiritual transformation.

 

Jasman

Jasman found herself addicted to alcohol as a teenager. Be inspired by her journey to overcome a negative habit with the help of Teen Challenge and her Savior.

 

Dennis & Faye

This couple has learned how to begin their day with prayer and Bible study. They became Christians as young adults and have built this habit over time. Hear their story and be encouraged by their insight into building healthy, life-long habits.

 

Tjony & Joy

After falling on tough financial times, this couple shares how the People's Pantry food from TLC helps them make ends meet.

 

Celeste

Celeste shares how the People's Pantry food from TLC helps her support her family between jobs.

 

Marysarah

At one time, Marysarah mingled with millionaires, so why does she need help from a food bank? Hear her story of gratitude and be inspired.

 

Devin and Veronica Eckhardt

The powerful testimony of a family who tragically lost their son to a synthetic drug. Hear their story of hope in the midst of loss.

 

Dave

Dave was raised in a Jewish family and came to know Christ after attending a Bible study with friends. See his story of how immersing himself in Scripture transformed his life!

 

Ginni

This is a Mother's Day story about a humble, servant-hearted mom at TLC. She is the full-time caregiver for her disabled daughter as well as her husband who suffered from a brain aneurysm and stroke. We know you'll be inspired by her and her family!

 

Dan & Lynn

This couple shares their powerful journey to forgiveness after tragedy struck their family.

 

Ana

Ana volunteers at a food pantry every week. In the past, she needed help from a pantry herself, and she shares how that changed her life and fed her hope.

 

Buffi

Buffi overcame many addictions, and boldly shares her story of renewal in Christ.

 

John

Pastor John Bristol shares about his battle with Parkinson's disease and how he found hope in the midst of it.

 

Parisa

Parisa shares how God's grace completely transformed her life.

 

Bud & Cathy

The Mann family has tended an orchard of apple trees for over five decades. They share their insight on the process of growing healthy fruit and how that relates to our spiritual lives.

 

Benjamin

Benjamin has danced with the San Francisco Ballet for 9 seasons, and shares his passion to intertwine art and faith.

 

A Mother's Impact

We asked people to share stories about how their moms have impacted their life.

 

Harn Family

Twin Lakes Church is also a K-8th grade school. As part of the campaign for a new children's building in 2013, we found TLC families that had been especially impacted by the school. The Harns tell their story of how Twin Lakes Christian School shaped their family's faith.

 

Wilkinson Family

The impact of TLC reaches beyond the campus. Jacob found God through the church and it's summer camp, Camp Hammer, and his family followed.

 

Williams Family

Because of the love shown to their family at Twin Lakes Christian School, the Williams found a home at TLC.

 

 

MISSIONARY STORIES

 

TLC Missions Documentary 2019

Featuring our global partners in Oregon and India.

 

TLC Missions Documentary 2018

Experience what TLC global partners are doing in Ukraine, Romania, Italy, France, and French-speaking Africa.

 

TLC Missions Documentary 2017

An original TLC documentary focusing on three of our outreach partners and the work they are doing in Easter Island, Guatemala, and the Navajo Nation in Arizona.

 

South Africa: Lisa Poll

The story of one woman's journey from finding faith to starting a non-profit camp for Jr High students in South Africa.

 

India: Sylvia Eckhardt

Sylvia helps run a trade school in India for impoverished people. Hear about her passion for Prakash for India.

 

Zambia: Pastor Henry Mumba

In the midst of extreme adversity to Christianity in rural Africa, Pastor Henry talks about the promises of God which help them persevere with joy and hope.

 

Zambia: Johan Combrinck

The director of AFNET gives encouragement to others who feel unqualified to step into the mission field.

 

Zambia: Pastor Rex

Pastor Rex Chilese offers a hopeful perspective of God's victory in the midst of the dangers pastors face in ministry in Africa.

 

Zambia: Martha

A Zambian orphan tells her story of redemption and new hope in God.