“Everything that the world tells us should have given me life was stripped away. Even my personal freedom, what the American dream is built off of, was gone. It was just me and God. It was almost like the ultimate test to see if following the Lord is worth it. IT IS. If I could … More Finding Freedom
“I just felt hopeless, with so much remorse, I really thought the right thing to do, the right answer, would be to die.” – excerpt from Family Restored, one woman’s story. What if we decide to trust God and start to follow Jesus, but fail? What if we fall on the face of our good … More Feeling Defeated?
“He rescued me that night and cared for me during a time when I couldn’t take very good care of myself. He has walked with me out of that darkness, at my pace, and gradually into the life He has planned for me. We’re still walking. ” … More Shelter in a Storm
Have you ever lost a job and been faced with a new one? Found yourself “starting over”? Turning points can be scary and frustrating and painful. We always seem to try to put the pieces back where they were, but they never seem to fit quite right. I have started over after … More Feeling Discouraged?
I moved out of our home and into an apartment, just my daughter and I. I didn’t yet have a job, or a plan forward. I had a couple of months worth of temporary support that would soon be used up. I knew we could get on our feet, but not how it would happen. Life … More Fighting Fear?
“Maybe the real miracle of healing is the one that takes place in our hearts and enables us to cope with our situation.” Vicky shares the journey of losing her teenage daughter to a rare disease. Along the way she shares where she found Hope. Best yet, she’s developed a way to reach out to … More Vicky’s Story
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