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?
  • 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
  • Children Overcoming Obstacles Special Needs

    HIS JOURNEY, OUR FAITH

    Motherhood was something I always desired. I was blessed with my first child before receiving the devastating news that it would be hard to conceive again. I lost my faith in this moment of heartbreak. I grew up in a Christian home. I was always the one to stand up for those who couldn’t. God was calling me to help children with disabilities. However, I was rebellious, and therefore, when I was told I wouldn’t have any more children, I turned away from God. Years passed, and I matured. God shared with me to go back to church. I needed to raise my son in church. I shouldn’t hinder his walk with God because I was hurt. We found a church and attended. Shortly after, I became pregnant. My second son was born, and we were unaware he’d be born with a condition called fibular hemimelia; he was missing a foot. He would need surgery and a prosthetic. As we went along with this journey, something was not sitting right. I recognized the signs of my brother’s autism. My son was later diagnosed with nonverbal autism. It broke my husband. Not expecting this, we struggled to cope. It caused our family a lot of anguish and strife; fighting became normal. The shift came when I cried out to God, “I can’t do this anymore”. Once again, God was guiding me to go to church. We went. However, we were cast out twice, told my son was a distraction to the congregation. Devastated doesn’t begin to describe how I felt. I tried to listen to God. I saw… Read More

    June 18, 2025
  • Loss Of Loved One Unique Ministries

    PLANTING SEEDS OF HOPE

    Andy had been my friend for almost my entire life. He dated my sister for years and was like a brother to me. He’s the one who got me into cars. I learned how to drive in his Chevy Blazer when I was just twelve. I went on dates with my future wife in that car. It was more than just a vehicle—it was a part of our story. After Andy died by suicide, I found myself needing something to hold on to. Something tangible. So, I bought a Blazer just like his. It was my way of staying connected to a piece of him that I couldn’t let go of yet. Eight months later, we lost Nathan, my daughter Emy’s friend. She had known him since elementary school. They reconnected in eighth grade, just a few months before he took his own life. I watched her crumble under the weight of grief and confusion. One day, she came to me, tears running down her face. “Dad, people have already stopped talking about him. It’s like he never existed. We have to do something.” So we did. We tossed around the idea of baseball tournaments. Car rallies. Fundraisers. Awareness events. We didn’t want Nathan to be forgotten. We didn’t want anyone else to feel alone in this grief. That’s when the idea for the suicide awareness car build was born. Not to win shows—but to start conversations. To bring hope. We worked with a local designer, and by the grace of God, doors opened. Vivid Wraps got involved and were phenomenal. The day the designer finished our… Read More

    June 11, 2025
  • Labor Overcoming Obstacles Unique Ministries

    THE BREAKTHROUGH

    As a teenager, I was suicidal, drowning in PTSD from relentless bullying. Then, one day, a Hawk Nelson song found me exactly where I was. It gave me something to hold onto. The Lord used a song to literally save my life, and now I get to create music to do the same for others. When Jason Dunn, Hawk Nelson’s lead singer, agreed to sing on my song, “This One’s For You,” it was such a full-circle moment. That song, like many others I’ve written, is for anyone who's been in that dark place. My heart is to be a voice for a growing movement of people who believe faith and mental health both matter—and maybe they’re deeply connected. With my music, I try to share that message loud and clear. My songs go hand-in-hand with what I talk about online—raw, honest conversations about mental health, music and faith. I’ve been blown away by how many people resonate with what I share. There’s something powerful about being real, and I think people can feel that in my debut album, The Breakthrough. It’s full of stories pulled straight from my own struggles, but more importantly, it’s full of hope. When you listen to songs like “Grace of God” or “Breakthrough,” you’re not hearing something made-up or polished for the sake of a hit—you’re hearing my actual journey. I’ve walked through the same darkness that a lot of my listeners are facing. Honestly, this ministry—this music—it’s not about me. I’m not chasing radio play or a record deal. I’m doing this because I know… Read More

    June 4, 2025

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Financial Help 18
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Loss Of Loved One 43
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