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Repaying Evil with Good: Romans 12:21

Beth’s story is one of incredible perseverance and faith—perseverance that comes only from a close friendship with Jesus. Her inspiring testimony of survival, loss, and unwavering hope in God will encourage anyone facing difficult seasons to trust in His plan.

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A Prayer in the Face of Anxiety: Julie's Story

Julie, a mom from Chicago, shares her journey from overwhelming anxiety and emotional exhaustion to finding peace and purpose through faith. Through our online community, heartfelt prayers, and God’s perfect timing, she discovered strength, hope, and a deeper connection with Jesus.

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The Goodness of God

Ryan Simms said the tugging feeling that he woke up to one Saturday morning last December was as real as if someone had been pulling on his shirt.

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Shelbi's Story: Redefining Victory

Despite challenging diagnoses and numerous struggles, Shelbi’s story is a testament to faith, resilience, and the transformative power of hope in Christ. Hear Shelbi’s story of redefining victory through the joy found in Jesus!

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Never Alone

Sandy Coke sat in her car, debating if she would knock on Amanda Murdock’s front door.

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From Isolated to Included

The moment that Betty saw her husband, David, she knew something was wrong. He was not the normal, upbeat person that she had known for so long. He was sitting in his chair, visibly shaken with tears streaming from his eyes. Betty gently asked what was wrong.

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A Gift of Gratitude

Sometimes the best gifts are the ones that are the least expected and most unusual. In April, Kevin Lutz and his family were presented with a pig. It’s a gift Kevin likely never thought he would be given but one he’ll cherish forever.

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Fostered by Grace: Haley's Story

In this powerful testimony, we hear the inspiring story of a student whose life was turned upside down when her caretaker gave up custody. However, God's grace shone through as she was embraced by a loving family within her church, who continued to guide her to the love of Jesus.

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Travis' Story: A Battle For Peace

Travis’ story was filled with shame and anxiety upon returning home from deployment, but a text from a friend inviting him to church became the turning point in his life. Loneliness turned into community, and a living nightmare turned into freedom through the hope of Jesus—the hope that has changed the way Travis lives and parents.

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Coffee and Community

The coffee is some of the best around, but it’s not about the coffee, not really. Spend any time at the Shine Cafe at Southeast’s Blankenbaker Campus and you’ll agree.

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For Miah…

Few people would be willing to leave what many would consider paradise, especially when it means moving thousands of miles away. Jacob and Kerri Emmons, however, didn’t hesitate.

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Always Going Before Us

The beauty of God is He is always going before us, preparing a path on roads we don’t even know we’ll travel someday. Such was the case for Caryn Leavens.

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In a Place They Never Imagined

Nobody dreams of one day feeling lost, as if hope is simply something for other people. But the hard realities of life sometimes have a way of sneaking up on us, and we can find ourselves in a place we never imagined.

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Carli's Story: A Renewed Spirit

Have you ever experienced the feeling that you're not enough as a parent? Carli found herself asking, "Why can't I mother like that? Why can't I do it that way?" Her story serves as a poignant reminder of God's grace and the hope we find in Jesus—He is our strength!

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Maggie's Story: Beloved Daughter

Have you ever questioned whether or not you're worth it? Maggie's journey reminds us of who are we in Jesus.

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Delayed Freedom

As our nation reflects on Juneteenth—short for June Nineteenth, the day in 1865 that Union Army soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas to announce the end of slavery—here are some ways the church can embrace this important day.

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The Summer of Wendell

What was to be for just a Summer has turned into a lifetime, and everyone involved couldn’t be happier.

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This Is Jubilee!

Known also as Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, and Jubilee Day, Juneteenth—short for June Nineteenth—commemorates the day in which Union Army soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas to announce the end of slavery.

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Bree's Story: Favor Upon the Lowly

Have you ever felt like you were at the end of your rope? Bree was consumed by shame and filled voids in her life with things of this world, but her story doesn't end there. Jesus reminds us of His truth—that there is hope!

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National Day of Prayer

For the past 36 years, millions of people across the country have paused on the first Thursday of May to lift their hearts in prayer to God. However, the National Day of Prayer goes back much farther, with its origins rooted in the nation’s founding.

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Awareness Key to Preventing Trafficking

Highlighted by the most famous two minutes in sports, the two-week Kentucky Derby Festival showcases the best Louisville has to offer. However, with more than 1.5 million visitors from around the world, it also makes the city a prime target for human traffickers.

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Living Unleashed for Refugee Women

Looking back, Christy McDonald knows it had to be God.

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Building More Than a House

Buddy Jent knew how to tackle tasks on his wife’s “I love you more if…” list. He could paint, install floors, and do simple repairs. Yet, the retired pharmacist had no idea how to build a house when he volunteered with a Habitat for Humanity project.

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Everyone's Welcome

Cars line the street on Sunday nights in front of Daniel and Casey Snyder’s home in Mount Washington. Welcomes happen on the front lawn or porch regardless if someone is new or has been there a hundred times.

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We Saw God

Why did the Spirit of the Lord send you to Ukraine? Before leaving for Eastern Europe, my wife, Michelle, and I expected to hear this question from people.

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Loved Back to Life

Renea Ritchie grew up with parents who found themselves buried beneath the pressures of life. Her father was a bad gambler and her mother suffered from mental health issues. This meant that they didn’t always deal well with things, including Renea.

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Running Toward Disaster

Most people don’t run toward disaster, but Tim Wiers did. Tim said he was blessed to be in Eastern Kentucky when flash floods swept through seven counties there this past August.

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An Abiding Peace

Peace, that’s what Brittany Hawkins remembers about the day her doctor stepped into her hospital room and delivered news that forever changed not only her life but those of everyone she loves.

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Beauty Out of the Sadness

What I saw during my trip to Poland was more heart-wrenching than I thought it would be, but also more beautiful than I could have imagined.

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Gratitude Changes Everything

Robbie never really liked who he was.

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Moving with Purpose

Since a stroke 15 years ago, 71-year-old William Hardin travels by motorized wheelchair—a 300-pound, battery-driven powerhouse that takes him everywhere. Not much stops him. Traffic? No problem. Rain? Not worth mentioning. Bitter cold? No big deal.

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What Would You Do?

After struggling with alcohol addiction, Josh Richardson gave his life over to Jesus and his life dramatically changed for the better. Then in late 2022, he learned that he had terminal cancer. Josh chose to live his life a certain way after his diagnosis… How would you live yours?

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A Journey from Darkness to Hope

Mindy struggles with self-blame, isolation, and faith, then finds solace in vulnerability and compassion. Her inspiring story aims to break the stigma surrounding mental health and offer hope to others facing similar challenges.

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From Seeking Faith to Finding Freedom

Tamba believed that his life only mattered if he was impacting other people through fame. Once he began resting in God's plan for his life, he was able to find freedom in who God says that he is!

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Repaying Evil with Good: Romans 12:21

A Prayer in the Face of Anxiety: Julie's Story

The Goodness of God

Shelbi's Story: Redefining Victory

Never Alone

From Isolated to Included

A Gift of Gratitude

Fostered by Grace: Haley's Story

Travis' Story: A Battle For Peace

Coffee and Community

For Miah…

Always Going Before Us

In a Place They Never Imagined

Carli's Story: A Renewed Spirit

Maggie's Story: Beloved Daughter

Delayed Freedom

The Summer of Wendell

This Is Jubilee!

Bree's Story: Favor Upon the Lowly

National Day of Prayer

Awareness Key to Preventing Trafficking

Living Unleashed for Refugee Women

Building More Than a House

Everyone's Welcome

We Saw God

Loved Back to Life

Running Toward Disaster

An Abiding Peace

Beauty Out of the Sadness

Gratitude Changes Everything

Moving with Purpose

What Would You Do?

A Journey from Darkness to Hope

From Seeking Faith to Finding Freedom