How Everyday People Live Out Their Christian Faith

Illustrating how men and women display their love for Jesus in their day-to-day lives.
Little things that may have an eternal impact. Might these stories motivate you to use your talents?
  • Loving Your Neighbor Unique Ministries

    SOOTHING HOSPICE PATIENTS

    My experience with Lifecare Hospice began in 2006 when my dear friend Ronda and I decided to train as volunteers. We were assigned to hospice patients in various nursing facilities in our county where we played our guitars and sang duets for each client, making every effort to find music to which each individual would joyfully respond. Ironically, our very first assignment was a former neighbor of mine. It was such a pleasure and blessing to be able to minister to my dear friend in her final days; and it was a definite confirmation to me that this was indeed something God was calling me to. Ronda and I found great joy both in sharing our musical gifts with others as well as in being able to do this together. Sadly, after a couple years, Ronda moved out of the area, and I reluctantly decided to continue on my own. As there are few music volunteers in the hospice program, at some point I was assigned to just one nursing home to serve all hospice patients in that facility. The number has varied over the years, but I have sometimes had as many as 15 clients at one time. The length of my time with them has also varied; I have had clients for as little as a few days and as long as 2 ½ years. It has been fun, and sometimes challenging, to find music that my end-of-life friends truly enjoy. It is always very clear when I have found a song that sparks a memory or inspires their hearts. Even those… Read More

    July 31, 2025
  • Overcoming Obstacles Verbalizing the Gospel

    JESUS HOLDS ME UP

    Six feet tall and a force to be reckoned with, my mom raised five children, alone, on very little money. While pregnant with my brother, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. My grandmother pressured her to terminate the pregnancy, but my mom refused. After giving birth, she started driving 100 miles for regular chemotherapy sessions, taking my siblings and me along. On these trips, my mom followed the tradition of buying us fancy drinks at a gas station, hoping to distract us from our difficulties. One time, the car overheated, and she prayed aloud: “I just need to make it to the hospital!” After we arrived, people came running with a fire extinguisher, yelling, “Can’t you see the flames?” Calmly, my mom unloaded us from the car, said, “I’ll be back for it,” smiled, and took us inside. She made me feel so safe. All these years later, it's never crossed my mind how scared she must have been. Eventually, she got worse and was confined to a hospital bed in our living room. Because we didn’t want to leave her by herself, my 11-year-old sister and I took turns staying home from school. For a whole year, I didn’t learn much of anything. When I was 13, my mom died. Afterwards, I spent a few months with a foster family. The first time they took me to church, I just felt comfortable. I even remember the way it smelled—a warm scent like incense or perfumed oil. Without trying, my foster parents showed me what a stable life could be. At the same time, my foster mother had… Read More

    July 23, 2025
  • Overcoming Obstacles Recovery

    WEATHERING THE STORM

    My husband traveled for work, but his job let me stay home with our son. After two years of marriage, we found out I was pregnant with our second child. Shortly after, he went on one of his trips, but he cut all forms of contact, and didn’t return. I became frantic, trying to figure out what had happened, and found he had been unfaithful. I packed our bags and moved in with my parents. I emailed him, telling him I knew, and offered him a chance to explain. He responded by saying it was over, that he was unhappy, and there would be no reconciliation. I was devastated, feeling betrayed and abandoned. I had found God at a young age and remained faithful throughout my life. While I never blamed God, I found myself frustrated and disappointed. I wanted to understand why this was allowed to happen. I relied heavily on Jeremiah 29:11, God’s message on His plan for me. I worked to remember it is not our place to understand God’s plan, but rather to put our trust in Him. Our church was kind; they showed us compassion and helped me gather everything my boys needed. I became determined to be the best mom, always present for my kids and meeting all their needs. I made sure they attended church and understood the Gospel. Bible School became something my children looked forward to. When my youngest was three years old, he claimed he was going to be a Pastor. If this is his calling, I pray he sees it through. My ex has returned and… Read More

    July 16, 2025
  • Loss Of Loved One Prayer

    JESUS CARRIED ME

    There are some people who change your life just by being in it. For me, that person was Keith--my husband, my best friend, and the love of my life. Our journey together was deeply rooted in faith, love, laughter, and the quiet strength that comes from knowing God is walking beside you. Keith and I shared a bond that words often fail to describe. What stood out most about him was his incredible sense of humor--dry, clever, and always perfectly timed. He had a natural gift for making me laugh, even when I didn’t feel like smiling. Whether he was gently teasing me or slipping in a quick one-liner, it was always funny. I was truly blessed to have a husband who made me laugh far more often than he ever made me cry. The joy he brought into my life was constant, and it’s one of the things I cherish most about our time together. We got married in 2017, and it was one of the happiest days of our lives. Keith wasn’t someone who had always dreamed of getting married, but that day, his smile said it all. For whatever reason--though I believe it was Jesus--our paths came together in a way only God could have orchestrated. At the end of 2021, Keith began to get sick. In January 2022, we received the diagnosis: Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. That year was a rollercoaster. At first, the chemotherapy seemed to be working, and Keith truly believed he was going to beat it. But in July, the cancer came back. He began immunotherapy in August,… Read More

    July 9, 2025
  • Hospital Other Overcoming Obstacles Recovery

    MY JOURNEY THRU DEATH AND BACK

    I have died twice, yet here I am, alive by the grace of God. In 2000, I lost my husband in a car explosion, and in 2011, I said goodbye to my mother. Grief almost broke me, but God carried me through those dark valleys. In 2015, I faced death on a highway. My car was T-boned at 75 mph, throwing me 189 yards. I woke up in the hospital with broken ribs; my torso was black. Paramedics said I had been clinically dead, but God brought me back. After that crash, doctors found an aneurysm in the left cerebral of my brain, another ticking bomb only God could defuse. On May 8, 2020, I went into cardiac arrest and was declared dead for several hours, zipped into a bag at my apartment. Yet again, God resurrected me. While I was gone, I glimpsed heaven. It was peaceful and silent, like the words from the song “The Sound of Silence” had come to life. No words were spoken, yet souls communicated almost telepathically through love. I felt no fear, only God’s perfect peace. Each trial became the foundation of my testimony; I believe God saved me for a purpose. Now I share His Word daily and serve my neighbors in need, helping the elderly and less fortunate by giving clothing, baking breads and cooking meals, and encouraging everyone to trust in Jesus Christ. I have seen hearts turn to Christ after hearing my testimony. Even those who once followed pagan beliefs have come to Jesus through my story. My daughter calls me “angelic”, saying I… Read More

    July 2, 2025
  • Labor Unique Ministries Verbalizing the Gospel

    MY UNPLANNED GIFT FROM GOD

    God put it on my heart early to teach children the Gospel and lead others to Christ. I've had over 45 years of evangelical training. Throughout those years, God has shifted my talents, giving me various ways to fulfill my purpose. Some of those gifts have faded, while others have remained and grown. I never would have thought a doll would bring such purpose. One Christmas, my children received a ventriloquist dummy. They were thrilled! Everyone took turns trying to make them speak without moving their mouths. I chose to try my daughter's dummy, Simon. It was as though God had placed this mission right in my lap. My husband said, "You must use this for your children's ministry." And so I did. I purchased a record that taught me to say the ABCs without moving my mouth. With much practice, I began sharing the Gospel using Simon. Simon and I perform skits that include some light humor, singing "Jesus Loves Me" in English and Spanish, and using the Wordless Book of 5 Colors. Each color represents a step of salvation. Simon has significantly helped my journey with Christ. Through these skits, I offer a witness testimony. Our skits remind me of the joy in life. It is a constant reminder of my faith, and through this, my problems fade away. One time, I performed for a children's Bible study. A young boy was clinging to every word. Over 30 years later, our paths crossed again. He remembered me and shared how Simon made a lasting impression. His testimony and the fact that he remembered… Read More

    June 25, 2025

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