Read real accounts of how people found hope in the midst of their struggles.
This is John’s Story, written in his own words on his own blog, of where he found hope and freedom from drinking. The battle to overcome alcohol addiction is real and raw. It encompasses your entire identity, your needs and desires, and dulls your ability to fight. John tells this story in a way … More John’s Story
Mar wrote “A Message in a Bottle.”…to herself, but could have written this for anyone breaking out of an abusive situation. This is a rescue mission in progress. What do I mean? I mean that Jesus meets us where we are, in the darkest places, and rescues us from the pits we find ourselves in. … More Message in a bottle…
I remember the day life started to suck. I was numb with disbelief, but deep inside I knew it was true. I was serving on active duty in the Army then, and had been attending an intense military training school. I found myself with some time off, and couldn’t wait to call my husband … More Chris’s Story
My story is a tough one. A story of complete devastation starting from a very young age. A story whose details make most squirm in their seat in discomfort. But that’s not how I tell the story. I tell it how God has blessed me to see it, through His eyes. I was born to … More Erin’s Story
“Something is wrong. I recommend you abort this pregnancy…” … More Lara’s Story
“I have three amazing kids. One of them has cancer. Please be nice to me today.” As a mom I’ve experienced quite a few emotional upheavals. After Abbie was born and we moved back to the States I found myself thoroughly surprised to be in the midst of post-partum depression. Within the year Abbie was … More Rachel’s Story
This is Taryn’s story of her recovery from an eating disorder. So many of us turn to things that can comfort us, or add more control when chaos abounds. Taryn shares her Hope:
“More than anything else. I tried for so long to hold onto other things that I thought would be better and they just aren’t. Everything is garbage compared to gaining Christ.”
Read on… … More Taryn’s Story
This a beautiful story of how two women found Hope through a devastating abusive experience. I love the way their lives and healing have been knit together. Read on…
Where do we turn when the unthinkable happens? … More Shattered.
The Perfect Life It was a long time ago, 25 years ago on May 4th and yet each year it still haunts me. I was living the dream, new husband, new house, a good job and a baby on the way! I had all I had ever hoped for and dreamed about while I was … More Laurie’s Story
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