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.

Diane Haskins had a dark night of the soul. But then came a beautiful rescue — and a beautiful mess with a dog named Bonnie.

Lisa Ellsbury never imagined burying her baby. The grief was overwhelming. But when she looks back, more than 30 years later, she can see how God worked in all things for his good -- including her family.

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.

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.

Becky often drove by the men’s prison near her home. She’d wonder about life inside, sometimes allowing her thoughts to be laced with condemnation. Then an unlikely friendship with a man inside changed her perspective on incarceration — and God’s presence.

When her 2-year-old daughter became sick, Alex and her husband prayed and cried as she was put into a medically induced coma. Her death shocked their family. But in their grief, they knew they weren't alone.

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.

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.

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.