God’s call: A school shooting, then cancer, brought me to Jesus and his path for me
Sandra Allison felt God's call to return to teaching after a devastating Florida school shooting. When a cancer diagnosis threatened her health, she saw a vision of Jesus that brought her peace and confidence.
I was born with a disability. Now, I’m using my voice and my faith to bring light to others.
When Amanda Chirelli graduated from high school, she didn’t know what opportunities lay ahead for someone with Cerebral Palsy. Putting her trust in God, He took her down paths she didn’t imagine possible.
I thought I was called to full-time ministry, but God showed me a different way
When Bree Blum discovered her job leading a ministry wasn’t all that she was led to believe, she took a leap of faith -- following God despite what seemed like impossible timings.
Asking God for help: I searched for my biological grandmother, found my Heavenly Father, and embraced the future with faith
Asking God for help: 18-year-old Polly was engaged to be married when she decided to search for her absent father's biological mother, only to discover her grandmother has Huntington's disease, which set off a storm of confusion and doubt on whether Polly has the hereditary disease and whether she and her fiance should get married. In this moving testimony, Polly seeks God’s help and embraces the future with faith.
What I learned about God while serving in the Army
Russell Gehrlein always pictured himself becoming a youth minister. When God closed that door, he was uncertain of the impact a secular career would have, but God showed him purpose while serving in the Army.
A ‘tiny’ Christian rebellion in college: How one prodigal daughter returned home
Keela Dee felt alone when she started college and her family moved five hours away. Her long-time boyfriend broke up with her, and she broke up with her church. Eventually, though, God began finding ways back into her heart and soul.
I felt called, but not equipped. God showed a way
Payton didn’t feel equipped to serve in an inner-city school, or with youth who grew up with very real challenges. But God provided a way.
God whispered during a dark night of my soul: ‘You are my beloved’
Diane Haskins had a dark night of the soul. But then came a beautiful rescue — and a beautiful mess with a dog named Bonnie.
A call to serve in the military
Andy initially resisted a call to military service. He had a family, a house, a career — and he feared what it would mean to them. Then God got ahold of Andy’s heart and showed his faithfulness through the ups and downs of service.
The truth about orphanages and how God changed my perspective
Ellyse Ellsbury, 14, grew up in an orphanage in China. The experience left her angry — until God shared a dream that changed her perspective and gave her a new mission, to help others without family.
Accepting God’s love for us, and for me, meant returning home
God’s love for us: Sandi Bergman shares how she moved to a small town to distance herself and live a health-focused life with a like-minded community. She moved home reluctantly, yet she’s seen God’s love and blessings since returning home. At her church, she discovered God's personal love and provision and realized her fitness allows Sandi to serve God and care for the many horses, pets, and people she now cares for.