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Multiple miscarriages turned her life upside down. Here’s how she found peace.
Anna Kettle and her husband were devastated when she had her first miscarraige. After her second and then third miscarriages, the couple began to wonder if they’d ever have a baby. But, their faith helped them put aside their fears and their doubts and let God take control.
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.
After my first husband’s death, God’s plans for my future
When Mary Potter Kenyon’s husband died and her grandson was diagnosed with terminal cancer, death and grief overtook her family. She looked to God for guidance and was eventually able to help others find peace after devastating loss.
But God: Why I never shared my teen pregnancy
Tears ran down Jill Dobrowansky’s face after she heard God whisper: “Welcome home my child.” When Jill overcame her fear of returning to church after 13 years away, God welcomed her home.
How God forgave my anger and saved my marriage
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.
#MyPandemicStory: When COVID-19 closed my dance studio, God provided a way
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.
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.
#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."
#MyPandemicStory: God answered my prayers while giving birth without my family
TaLeiza Calloway-Appleton was scared when her water broke during the COVID-19 pandemic because she knew she'd have to go into the hospital and give birth without her family. Through the fear and the pain, God let TaLeiza know she wasn't alone.
How God called me back: He healed my heart and chronic pain
Hip dysplasia left Meghan DeWalt in chronic pain. For years she felt like she was left behind by her peers. But, one day God put the pieces in Meghan’s life together when He led her to a new church.
Patience, prayer and in vitro: God blessed my family
Amy Vincelli began to question why God wouldn’t bless her with something as natural as a baby, but after a few tries and some heartbreak, her beautiful family began to grow.
Finding peace on the journey to discovering my authentic self
Kristen Hall needed time to grieve after her son was stillborn and her husband left. When she finally let herself be still and let God guide her, she learned some new things about herself.
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.
Infidelity paralyzed me, but God gave me the courage to start new
Debra Wallace was heartbroken when her marriage was torn by infidelity. She turned to a Beth Moore Bible study, prayer and a silent retreat -- and found God's path forward.