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?
  • Labor

    JEWELRY WITH A MESSAGE

    I've always loved music. One of my earliest memories is standing on a pew between my mother and father on a Sunday morning, hymnal in hand, singing to Jesus. And I've also always loved crafting. It brings me so much joy to make something special and unique for someone else. I wanted to find a way to combine what I love doing with what inspires me. I began making beautiful, unique necklaces and bracelets that contain simple phrases from hymns and scripture, and offer them through an online Etsy store. Phrases like "Then sings my soul" and "Tis so sweet" and "ask, seek, knock". When worn, they serve as a sweet little reminder to pause and reflect on how great God is. It is my hope that my jewelry serves multiple purposes for those who wear them. They complement any look, they keep you singing praises throughout the day and most importantly, they are perfect conversation starters to help believers share their faith and love of Jesus with others.

    March 27, 2017
  • Loss Of Loved One Verbalizing the Gospel

    A DEVASTATING LOSS, A BOLDER FAITH

    I am a New Yorker, a painter, a wife, a soon-to-be mother and a sister who recently lost a sibling. Growing up, I was the youngest of five in my strong Italian-American family. We lost our brother, Matt, in the summer of 2015 to addiction. He was forty-eight. When I think of Matt, I tell everyone he was the smartest of us all, but more importantly he was loving, kind, caring and really funny. During his funeral, friends from everywhere flocked to comfort our family. They told of how his humor and love impacted their lives in such positive ways. It's sad to think of someone with twenty years of addiction, because you start to think he didn't get to finish his purpose, but he did. He impacted me and others in ways that weren't always obvious. Because of Matt, I started searching for a different way of life. I found some answers when I met my loving, gracious, healing and accepting Savior, who offered hope and redemption. When I found this incredible hope, I shared it with Matty. Over the years, I would talk to him about God's love and pray for him unceasingly. Miraculously in 2001, Matty accepted Jesus into his heart while we were praying together. He wasn't able to overcome his addictions, but I know now without a doubt he is with Jesus. After he died, I had a series of experiences and signs that he was finally accepting and enjoying God's love. I know it sounds strange but it came in the shape of a heart. Everywhere I turned, I… Read More

    March 23, 2017
  • Homeless Loving Your Neighbor

    LOVE-ON-THE-GO BAGS

    I started putting together love-on-the go bags about five years ago. I got inspired while driving and consistently being stopped at a certain street corner where homeless people ask for money or help. I would scrounge in my car to try to find anything to give--a water bottle, a power bar, or some spare change. But one day, I felt a nudge from the Holy Spirit to do more. After praying about this, I decided to put together ready-to-go bags with loving messages, hygiene products, first aid kits, socks, food and water. Now, I'm never empty-handed when passing or driving by someone hungry or in need. Jesus said it best in Matthew 5:42: "Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you." In a small way, I'm trying to live up to His Word.

    March 21, 2017
  • Verbalizing the Gospel

    PLANTING SEEDS

    One afternoon, I was leaving the grocery store after running some errands and outside in the parking lot, I see a horrible scene unfold. As I walk toward my car, I see a man violently raging against this woman. He is winding his arms back ready to do some damage, but right then, with Hulk-like force, he shoves her out of his car. She hits the ground hard, back first. He drives off as quickly as his temper flares. I feel utter shock and dismay by this savage scene, but also prompted by the Holy Spirit to intervene. I quickly get out of my car and ask the woman if she is okay. The woman is sobbing and just keeps repeating, "He left me, he left me, I don't have a job or money." I wrap my arm around her as she's crying, and ask if I can give her a ride home. She agrees, but then asks me to take her back to her boyfriend---to the man who has just assaulted her. I try persuading her to go elsewhere but she won't listen. I feel so defeated that I am unable to convince her NOT to go back. Before dropping her off, I ask for her number, but she refuses to give it to me. I then ask to pray with her, give her my number, and let her know if she needs anything---a job or a couch to sleep on---I'll provide it. But I never hear from her again. I don't know what… Read More

    March 16, 2017
  • Children Prayer

    JUST KNOWING GOD CARES

    This winter season our family got bamboozled by 2017's epic virus infestation. It felt like we were in an underground bunker for weeks on end, surrounded by snot-infested tissues, fevers, vomit, screaming toddlers, and so little sleep. It was torture. When my kids are sick, I feel helpless, heartbroken, small and extremely tired. It's in moments like these I realize I have very little control in life, and this truly results in lots of prayer. Even though I desire control, I ultimately feel relief knowing Jesus "takes the wheel"--especially since half the time I'm just wondering where my keys are (ha!). I'm so grateful for a God who truly knows me and cares about the little things too, like tummy aches, runny noses, and scraped knees.

    March 13, 2017
  • Children Homeless Labor

    FINDING JOY OUT OF THE ASHES

    It's amazing what God can do creating something glorious out of our ashes. I went through hell and back several years ago, losing my mom to brain cancer, then my dad to the same disease, and a month later, my grandpa to a freak accident. But, what I've learned out of these losses is that God is real. He is true. And His relationship with us is truly one-on-one. The only formula that dictates our relationship is the one that He designed. I also came to the humble realization that each person lives in his or her own struggles and battles; comparing or judging is no use. We must forgive and understand one another, in spite of ourselves and in spite of our struggles and battles---or we destroy a part of ourselves. I love people more fully now, I also love myself more wholly. My relationship with God is He and I. This year, I became the Dean of Students at my school. It was the hardest job I've ever had; however, when I slowly accepted where God had me, I started to find joy in the exhaustion. And now, God opened up a new door for me, my dream job. I'm helping develop and teach for a new program called Da Vinci RISE, which is helping foster kids and homeless kids to graduate high school. It's hard for me to believe how fulfilled I am by believing and following the Lord, since just a few years ago, I was really hurting.

    March 6, 2017

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Labor 172
Loss Of Loved One 41
Loving Your Neighbor 67
Mentoring 50
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Overcoming Obstacles 124
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