Our mom and dad showed us Christ's love by helping others, no matter their situation. Our house was always busy since there were four kids. But we always seemed to have some people in our home who needed a helping hand. Early in their marriage, our parents chose to reach out to others and give them a second chance. They began by bringing kids from the local children's home to our house for Christmas. We certainly didn't have a great deal by the world's standards but we had a lot of love in our family. They gave these kids some presents… Read More
Children
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Long before I ever watched those little hands rise in worship, I felt those little feet move. While I was pregnant with my son, Gabryel River, named after the messenger angel Gabriel, I happened upon K-LOVE while flipping through radio stations in my car. I began noticing how active he became when Christian music played. I noticed it at church, too, and even when I quietly sang "Jesus Loves Me" or "Amazing Grace" to myself. I didn't know then what those moments would eventually mean to me. Four years later, I do. River is autistic and has sensory processing differences. The everyday world can… Read More
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Every morning felt like a race I was already losing. At thirty-six, with a three-year-old tugging at my jeans and a baby on my hip, my days were a blur of spilled milk, endless laundry, and trying to make too little money stretch too far. But the hardest part wasn't the exhaustion. It was opening the mailbox. One afternoon, I sat at the kitchen counter staring at an unpaid electricity bill and a bank balance that wouldn't cover next week's groceries. Nearby, my toddler was crying over spilled juice while the baby wailed in my arms. I looked at that red-stamped envelope, and something… Read More
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I used to think faith was for people who needed something to hold on to. I wasn’t against God. I just didn’t feel connected to Him. Life felt safer when I stayed in control, kept my expectations low, and handled everything myself. But everything changed the moment I decided I wanted a baby. The first time I got pregnant, I let myself hope in a way I never had before. I bought tiny socks, whispered dreams into the quiet of my room, and imagined names. For the first time in years, I believed something beautiful could finally be mine. And then, I… Read More
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When a normal school day turned into a life-or-death moment, a middle school teacher named Sarah discovered that God’s presence isn’t limited to church walls. Sometimes, He shows up right in the middle of a classroom. It was a normal Tuesday afternoon, just another busy day teaching seventh graders. The classroom was noisy, full of laughter and chatter, when suddenly one of my students, Ethan, collapsed near his desk. At first, I thought he had fainted, but when I reached him, I realized he wasn’t breathing. His face had gone pale, and he didn’t have a pulse. For a split second, panic… Read More
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We are only on this earth for a short period of time, so what can we leave as a legacy for those we love? Since I’m 71 years old, that thought has been on my mind a lot more. I wanted to leave a lasting impression on my grandkids. I noticed my oldest grandson had a coach, Trey Beathard, who was trying to share his Christian beliefs with his players. I saw my grandson was taking somewhat of an interest. So that’s when the thought came to me. I decided I’d try to record the whole Bible in my voice and give it to each of my grandchildren. Not only… Read More






