“I gave my life to Christ over my bike”
At NewSpring, we believe in using whatever tools we have to reach the world for Jesus, including the web, and calling on each of our attenders to do their part in inviting friends and family members to hear the word of God. Below is a fantastic story from Dustin Diede of his changed life thanks to an obedient brother and a convenient NewSpring podcast.
“Two weeks ago I was visiting my brother in Williamston. It was just suppose to be a weekend of riding bikes and getting reacquainted ... On Sunday morning my brother and I went for a ride in the hills and he asked me if I wanted to go to church with him. I really didn’t want to go but I love my brother and I didn’t have the heart to tell him no. I look up to him more than he know and even though I haven’t told him in years, I love him. I was scared.
As soon as the service was over we went home and the first thing I did was call my wife to be. I was so excited. I told her about this wonderful place that make me realize that there was something missing in my life. The next day, I called my girl and told her to get on a plane and get down here. She arrived 2 days later and we spent the weekend talking about our commitment to God and our commitment to each other. We watched several of your older service in an attempt to get caught up. We cried and laughed all at the same time. God is amazing.
This Tuesday I went for a bike ride and I decided to take Perry with me. (I love Podcast. Don’t ever stop) I was listening to the Sunday sermon for the first time and it was good, right up until it got great. Perry finished the sermon and said bow your heads. So, I stopped my bike and did what he said. You told me to open my heart, but it was already open. Here I am a 35 year old man (in spandex) crying and asking Jesus for another chance. My body was warm all over and I had never felt so peaceful. I gave my heart to Jesus right there in the middle of the rode, standing over a bicycle, with several people staring at me like I was crazy. But I didn’t care.
I want to say thank you Jesus, thank you New Spring and thank you Tony (brother). You have helped give me new direction.”