A close family member has made some poor choices that affect many others, including children. I was shocked by what she did; it was unbelievable. I was not feeling any love toward this person, and I was hurt by how she was hurting others. I was having trouble sleeping because my thoughts were consumed with… Read More Sandy’s Story: Anger and Resentment over Wrongdoing
My husband is not a believer in Christ Jesus, and I desperately want him to believe in the Lord. Because he doesn’t come to church, we can’t communicate about spiritual things. It would be so nice to be able to talk about the things that really matter, such as eternity and the things of God.… Read More Deborah’s Story: Praying for an Unbelieving Spouse
After my dad’s funeral service, we brought home many of the flowers that had been set up around the church, and my mom set a vase of white roses on the dresser in her bedroom. They bloomed brilliantly in the morning sunlight, and my mom, comforted by their beauty, prayed they would last the whole… Read More Anna’s Story: God’s Grace in My Grief
Years ago, I struggled with homosexuality. At that time, I became sexually involved with my best friend. The relationship was messy, confusing, abusive, and manipulating. Eventually, we both recognized that what we were doing was wrong, but we continued to pursue the love we desperately wanted. I wanted to be loved by someone so deeply… Read More Brooke’s Story: Freedom from Sexual Confusion
“Who made you boss of everyone!?” she asked me on the first-grade playground at recess. My type-A approach to life started almost 45 years ago, and from there I grew into a strong, resilient, persevering woman who gets stuff done—until my 20s, when debilitating, persistent migraines, gut issues, and an absurdly long list of food… Read More Michelle’s Story: Serving God through Persistent Pain