While living with single-sided deafness, Sarah Smith sought refuge in Scripture. Despite struggling to hear or understand what people said, Sarah started hearing God’s voice as she immersed herself in his promises of peace, strength, and protection.

In her story, Renee Batts wrestles with the question, "How do I know God is real?" during a challenging season that included a divorce and, five years later, meeting a man who seemed like an answer to her prayers. When Nick passed away suddenly, Renee was devastated — and left wrestling with her faith and belief in God all over again. God answered in an unexpected way.

If you’ve struggled with how why losing a father is so hard, you’ll take comfort and relate to Mary’s story.

Growing up, Juliana Gordon thought she was a perfect Christian. Then she attended a university where seeds of doubt about God took root. She came to realize she wasn’t “perfect” because only God is, and she found strength in humility.

Cancer seemed to strike Elyse Webb’s family with a vengeance. She searched for answers — but she didn’t find the peace she so deeply wanted until she surrendered her anger during church.