by Hope with God
 

Digital content to help you grow…

Thank you for following the QR code in your Made New book to receive your digital bonus content! We hope these resources enrich your life as you grow in deeper connection to God. In addition to the options below, you can explore the navigation of this site to be uplifted by videos from Andrew and Wendy on the 7 Made New themes. Follow Hope with God on Facebook and Instagram to receive daily prayers and encouragement.

e-book

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50 days of hope

Over 7 weeks, through the Made New email series, you can reflect on how God makes you new from head to toe, inside and out. You’ll receive videos from Andrew and Wendy, short devotionals, and “Try It Out” prompts! If you submitted your email at a CityFest event, you should begin receiving emails soon. If not, you can sign up here.

audio Bible plan

Andrew and Wendy Palau will guide you, day-by-day, with personal stories and rich reflections. It’s coming soon—coming soon to the YouVersion Bible app.

 

 
 
 

You just prayed to receive Jesus Christ. We are rejoicing with you!

You asked Him to come into your life. That means Jesus is here with you—offering personal friendship for the rest of your days. You are God's child—a part of His family!

When we decide to follow Jesus, we are made new. It’s not just a ticket to Heaven. It’s a way of being—you’re giving God, maker of the universe, access to change you from the inside out. 

You are not alone on this path. Jesus is our God and our Guide. In Jesus, we see the perfect image of God—His original purpose for everything He created (Colossians 1:15).

Can you believe it—God made us to be like HIM? On our own, we may be a mess—but God who made you has made a way for you to be transformed. Living and loving like Jesus is the most joyful way to live.

I’d love to tell you a bit about my story—and hear more about yours!

For the first half of my life, I was afraid of dying without ever having really lived. Have you ever felt that way?

I wanted glory and love and power. I wanted the life that media was selling me—sex and food and plenty of it. I wanted to rise above the mundane and indulge in everything that made me feel good.

I felt so empty inside.

Growing up, my parents often told me that Jesus offers life. But not just any life—abundant life. It wasn’t until I was 27 years old that those words really started to make sense to me.

At a large Christian crusade in Jamaica, my dad was preaching and my heart began to burn within me. Finally, I determined in my heart that I wanted this abundant life Jesus offers. I wanted Jesus. I wanted to be made new.

I told God: I’ll stop using alcohol and drugs. I’ll even go to church! 

I knew I needed to tell a friend too. I told my new friend (and now, wife), Wendy. She was thrilled for me and told me she had been praying for me. (If you haven’t yet, is there a Christian in your life who you can tell about your decision? Let them celebrate you and support you too!)

Now it’s your turn—will you introduce yourself?

You can share as much or as little as you’d like. Was this the first time you ever prayed that prayer? Or are you returning to Jesus after having walked away? How are you feeling about your decision? Where are you from? There is so much to learn about you!