Joni’s Heart on Grief
When I dove into shallow water—bang! Suddenly, my life as I knew it was gone. I broke my neck and lost the ability to use my hands or legs...
31
Aug
30
Aug
The Man Who Brought Firstfruits to Elisha
Generosity often begins with a simple question: Who receives the first and best of what God has given me? During a time of famine, a man arrived bringing...
28
Aug
Natacha’s Powerful Journey From Trauma to Hope in Jesus
Natacha grew up moving in and out of foster homes. She suffered trauma and abuse. As an adult, the pain of Natacha’s childhood motivated her...
23
Aug
The Owner of the Upper Room
Sometimes the most significant gifts are not money or possessions. Sometimes they are simply opportunities made available for God to use...
19
Aug
The Rock That Never Moves: Our Unshakable Hope in Christ
When Ken and I turn off the freeway and drive toward home down Topanga Canyon Boulevard, the traffic always slows a bit near Stony Point, an outcropping...
16
Aug
The Woman Who Anointed Jesus
Few phrases capture faithful living more beautifully than these simple words from Jesus: "She did what she could." We do not know her name...
12
Aug
He Will Never Change
Maybe you’re the type of person who doesn’t handle change very well. It creates a momentary vertigo, an unsteady feeling of imbalance or a little wave...
9
Aug
The Widow’s Two Coins
Jesus was watching people give. As worshipers entered the temple courts, many placed offerings in the collection boxes. Some gave large amounts...
7
Aug
God Has Met Families with Disabilities with Love in Every Season of Life
When they were young, Cherry, a biologist and geneticist, and her husband Ron, a successful naval officer, felt like life was going according to their plans...
5
Aug
Bailey’s Family Retreat Story of Belonging and New Experiences
Bailey is 30 years old, full of joy, and she travels around the state of Louisiana and even the U.S. representing some of her favorite sports including...