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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.
God answered my prayer for a miracle
Dawn Schneider shares inspiring, real life miracle stories of how she her prayer for a miracle was heard while on vacation, among other times. ‘God answered my prayer.’
How the pain of a tremendous loss led me to my purpose
Sonya Joy Mack had dreams for her and her mother’s future together filled with milestones and travels. But a grim diagnosis changed everything. After years of grieving and asking God for answers, she found that her pain served a greater purpose.
How my firstborn son taught me about the power of God’s hope and healing
Ebony Jones’ first child came into the world unexpectedly. When fear threatened to overwhelm her, she found hope in God’s presence.
God’s timing: I doubted my daughter’s scheduled induction, but God knew better
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.
As I faced my worst fears as a mother, I learned to trust God
When Carrie Holt’s son was born with special needs, she had to face some of her worst fears. As her son was again wheeled into the hospital, she wondered where God was. Through the encouragement of friends and family, she was reminded of the answer: He was beside her.
Power of prayer: How a refugee trusted God during Liberia’s war
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.
I searched for my biological grandmother and found my Heavenly Father
In a year full of ups and downs, Polly Garrett’s search for her fraternal grandmother ended with devastating results. With a little help from her family and God, she was able to find the light through a season of darkness.
Headaches and chronic pain lead me to God’s grace
Samantha DeCosmo didn’t know what was causing her chronic pain and headaches, but she did know whatever was going on, it was all part of God’s plan. Her belief in Him got her through one of the hardest times of her life.
Surrounded by God’s Love During Hospice
Evelyn Sherwood wasn’t sure she could handle the final days of her mother’s battle with cancer. Then, family, friends and God intervened.
Prayer for healing of cancer: How I stayed grateful during chemo treatment
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.
Trusting in God: Signs that gave me hope after my father died
Beth Haag got lost during an emotional trip to the Lions Gate Bridge, a landmark that reminded her of her late father. One step at a time, God guided her to the exact place she needed to be.
When cancer is a gift from God
Fear temporarily took over when Alicia Economos learned her husband had stage four cancer. But, when she soon got a surprising diagnosis of her own, faith took the lead.
From hopeless to hopeful when epilepsy raised its ugly head
When Jen’s son was diagnosed with epilepsy and high-functioning autism, they struggled. But when she found a church community and leaned into prayer, Jen found hope.
I lost my wedding ring, but God found it when I needed it most
Jessica lost so much - her sister, her health, her career. Then she lost her wedding ring. But she clung to the scripture that speaks to faith the size of a mustard seed — and God showed up in a miraculous way.
My Creator: A story of God’s daughter
Heather was born with a prominent birthmark on her face, a source of bullying and pain. And yet, she found peace with how God created her: beautifully in his image.
If God is bigger than death, then God is bigger than cancer
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.
A newspaperman invited the community to his daughter's baptism
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.
Samantha's story: A mother's hope
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.