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.

Explore a heartfelt story of a divine appointment when the author felt God's invitation to pray during a surprising encounter at a doctor's appointment.

Lynne Modranksi was preparing to be a grandmother. But when the timing of her grandson’s birth didn’t go as she’d prayed it would, she was reminded that God has bigger plans for a reason.

Discover the inspiring story of a refugee from Liberia who found hope through the power of prayer and trusting God during sickness, war, and resettlement.

Nicole Pilgrim and her husband heard God’s calling. They knew they needed to make a big move, even though they’d be leaving friends and family behind. But, with His help, they’ve found their new normal in a beautiful place.

Jodie Cooper never imagined she’d be in an abusive relationship, or that she’d find herself being the abuser. Cooper prayed, fasted and repented. She asked God to intervene -- and He did.

Tallis Strub had a dream to open her own business. She made a plan, she took a risk, she opened her business and then the pandemic hit. Then, she prayed.

Evelyn Sherwood wasn’t sure she could handle the final days of her mother’s battle with cancer. Then, family, friends and God intervened.

God is patient: When Merideth Tullous’s husband was working night shifts during the COVID-19 pandemic, including taking the precautionary steps of distance and quarantine for his family’s safety, God taught her patience. In fact, she learned the depth of God’s patience.

Learning to let go and let God: Kristen Hall grieved multiple losses: her son's stillbirth, her mother’s and grandmother’s passings, and her husband's alcoholism. Exhausted, Kristen reached out in prayer — allowing her to stop people-pleasing and embrace the authentic self God created her to be.

A rare disease left MaryBeth Eiler in pain with few treatment options. When she began keeping journals she found God’s small daily miracles helped her stay positive on her road to recovery.

Kerrah was devastated by a miscarriage, the loss of her first baby, and cried out to God: Do you even love me? His answer soothed her heart and brought peace to her soul.

Read how Lisa Dean’s prayer for loneliness was answered with a new friend. Discover her Christian short story of faith, isolation, and God’s provision in Knoxville.

Tim Walters always wanted to work for his hometown paper, but he never imagined writing a column about parenthood — or inviting the entire community to his daughter’s baptism.

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.

When Kari’s mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, she knew her and her mom’s life were about to change. What she didn’t expect was how God revealed himself in tender moments of love.

Amy always longed to be a mom. When her son was diagnosed with mental health challenges, she found herself trying to control the uncontrollable — and needing to surrender to God.