Read personal stories of faith by Christian authors and writers
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.
I was born with a disability. Now, I’m using my voice and my faith to bring light to others.
When Amanda Chirelli graduated from high school, she didn’t know what opportunities lay ahead for someone with Cerebral Palsy. Putting her trust in God, He took her down paths she didn’t imagine possible.
How God was with my family after a farm accident took my Daddy
Mary Grace Johnson learned about death and grief at a young age when her father was killed in a farming accident. She’s spent her life searching for comfort in Christ’s promise that her daddy lives on in heaven.
#MyPandemicStory: Following God’s prompting to Salt Lake City
Courtney Grace Watson hesitated to volunteer when she heard a group was headed on a mission to Salt Lake City shortly after the COVID-19 pandemic began. After she felt the Spirit nudging her toward Salt Lake City, she found herself on a journey that redefined how she perceives "abundance."
Trusting God's calling to adopt
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.
A call to serve
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.
The truth about orphanages and how God changed my perspective
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.