A father who asked for my school picture instead of my report card because appearance was more important to him than how well I did in school. Fast forward to God allowing a diagnosis of breast cancer. But what if it makes me ugly? A husband who said it doesn’t matter what I think because my opinion doesn’t hold any weight. Fast forward to God calling me to write a book. But what if no one reads it? A son … Continue reading →
I sat at my kitchen table, staring into space as my brother packed to visit my sister. He spent two weeks with me following the death of my sweet husband, Sam. My fears realized, it was time to lean in even harder to the Lord. “Are you going to be okay?” my brother said before he left. “You know what? I need to learn to be on my own. I may as well start now.” I opened my computer and … Continue reading →
This week, guest poster, Lisa Lucero shares her story of reaching beyond her fear into her faith in Christ. This testimony includes details regarding a birth story. April 14th, 2016. Two beautiful pink lines showed up on my at-home pregnancy test. My husband and I had decided several months before to add to our family. I was ecstatic at the prospect of welcoming our fourth child. Unable to contain my excitement, I packed the test into a gift bag and … Continue reading →
Today we are sharing a radio interview featuring the story the Lord has written (and continues to write) in the life of our founder and editor, Alynda Long. We pray God’s story in her life blesses you! Please feel free to leave a comment below with any ways we may come alongside you and pray with you. NOTE: This interview is not meant for little ears. https://www.twr360.org/programs/view/id,661032/action,audio/lang,1 Alynda Long, Founder and Editor Alynda lives in Dallas, Texas … Continue reading →
Read Part One here if you haven’t had a chance: Amy continues her story of God’s grace through the unburdening of a deeply guarded secret… Part One may be found here! That night, as I stood behind the couch facing my biggest fear and the single most hurtful thing I had done to my husband and my marriage, I felt the presence of the Lord. Habakkuk 3:19 NIV “The Sovereign LORD is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet … Continue reading →
Charles Spurgeon said, “Lean your whole weight into Jesus and you will be saved.” His translation of Acts 16:31 (NIV) says, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved–you and your household.” When I read this, I sat frozen at my computer. A follower of Jesus for about three years, I felt God spoke directly to me. He tenderly drew me near Him with those words. I knew I wasn’t leaning completely into Jesus. And. IT. HURT. Since … Continue reading →
God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to His purpose for them. – Romans 8:28 (NLV) I am 9 months pregnant with my 5th child. Only two weeks from my due date, I find out this baby is undeliverable in her current position. This is the 3rd time in a row this has happened! Why can’t my babies just cooperate like the statistics say they should? Last time we … Continue reading →
