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One of the things that we highly value is listening to one another's stories. In particular, we love to hear about how people are encountering Jesus in their day-to-day lives. This might be in big ways...but it also happens most often in smaller ways (sometimes in ways that are really easy to miss.)

On this page you will find a treasure trove of such stories! May your own walk with Jesus be deeply encouraged and nourished by what you read here.

If you are interested in sharing some of your story here, please email us to let us know!

Erik Godo

2 days ago2 min read

Cherry on Top

For 25+ years I have been dealing with electrical issues with my heart. Turns out this is a Scandinavian issue. It was gradually getting...

Bob Witty

Jan 83 min read

Do Not Be Anxious

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. -...

Jani James

Jan 22 min read

Just for the Dill of it

Do not worry then, saying, 'What will we eat?' . . . for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. Matthew 6:31-21...

Linda Cech

Dec 27, 20242 min read

God's Timing

One of my mottos is "Learn at least one new thing every day." It was the act of doing this that led to an interesting chain of events...

Juliana Jacobs

Dec 19, 20243 min read

Christmas Love

But the angel said to them, 'Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of...

Russ and Pam Petersen

Dec 11, 20243 min read

No or Not Yet

We often think that when God closes a door, that is His final answer. We put a period where God puts a coma. We think that it is a no ,...

Bob Witty

Dec 5, 20243 min read

The Coffeemaker

Our church runs on coffee. Good, strong coffee. Oh, sure, we have great pastors, a fantastic worship team, heart stopping sermons, and...

Jani James

Nov 28, 20243 min read

Thankfulness List

A few years ago, Kerry Bacon shared a thankfulness list that she began during her husband Dan’s long battle with kidney cancer. On...

Keith Ferrin

Nov 20, 20243 min read

Hannah's Story

Proverbs 19:21 - Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail. It was a Sunday morning in September, 2007. I...

Jani James

Nov 14, 20243 min read

Three Stories

One very hot day, I was wandering around an art festival in Palo Alto, California. A thin, middle-aged man was leaning against a shady...

Joshua Soderlund

Nov 6, 20244 min read

All In His Plan

Summer 2024 - there was amazing spiritual stuff going on in my life! For one, I got baptized in the Tolt River at Tolt MacDonald Park in...

Angelina Wainhouse

Oct 30, 20243 min read

The Staple

Growing up in the Pentecostal church, Tuesday night prayer meetings were a church-wide staple the whole family attended. We usually...

Bob Witty

Oct 17, 20243 min read

I Was Right Part 2

On our tour of the New England fall colors, we stopped at the Green Mountain Girls Farm. It was a second career for a couple of middle...

Bob Witty

Oct 10, 20243 min read

I Was Right!

Carol and I were on a nice tour of the New England fall colors. One stop was the Green Mountain Girls Farm. It was a small (20 acres),...

Swetha Chakravarthy

Sep 26, 20243 min read

By Grace and Miracles

I grew up in a Christian home in the city of Hyderabad in the southern part of India. My parents were part of the 7th Day Adventist...

Chris Stevens

Sep 18, 20243 min read

Just Do It, Or Not

I love summer! Either as a student, teacher, parent, or grandparent, I have lived by the school calendar my entire life. I love the...

Jani James

Sep 12, 20243 min read

Vehicles of Love

On my August trip to Washington DC, I was responsible for driving my 5-year old grandson to rock-climbing camp Monday through Friday. My...

Bob Witty

Sep 3, 20243 min read

Swiss Family Robinson

For a number of years Carol and I have hosted a Young Adult Summer BBQ. It is an annual event attended by many who were young adults...

Bob Witty

Aug 2, 20243 min read

The Power of Little Things

For most of my life, I’ve thought of myself as smaller and shorter than others. It didn’t matter what I actually weighed or what my...

Abigail Welborn

Jul 12, 20243 min read

From Fear to Faith

Have you felt afraid recently? I know I have. Climate change, abortion, immigration, gun control—no matter what you care about, one or...