Sometimes God meets us in the middle of seasons we never expected. For Haylie, years of health struggles brought questions, uncertainty, and a desire to find her way back to a deeper relationship with Jesus.Haylie grew up in church and always knew about Jesus, but after a serious car accident in 2011, her life changed in ways she never could have expected. Years of health struggles followed, and s...

Growing up in church, Nate gave his life to Christ at 18. But even after sensing God's call to ministry, he spent years pursuing a different path."I felt called to ministry for many years and did not do it," Nate shared. "It never went away. The call just got stronger."Nate loved coaching football and investing in students through athletics. Yet no matter how much he enjoyed that season of life, G...

For many people, faith can feel like something you either get right early in life—or miss entirely. But Les and BethAnn’s story is a reminder that God is patient, persistent, and always at work.“I thought I got saved when I was ten or eleven,” Les said. “But looking back, I don’t think I did.” For years, faith was more routine than relationship. “I was one of those guys that would go to church whe...

Missions SpotlightThis month, we wanted to share a glimpse of what the Lord does, not just through missions, but in us when we say yes.For Kelsey, her faith didn’t start strong or steady. She describes coming into college as *“really lukewarm… I said God was everything, but I wasn’t living that.” But after rededicating her life to Christ, she knew she wanted something different, something real. Th...

Mike and Emilee’s stories start in very different places — but both are marked by God’s pursuit.Emilee grew up in church, but her faith was shaped by fear. She shared, “I basically didn’t want to burn in hell… so for years I lived a fake walk with Christ.” Each day felt like a cycle of trying to measure up. She believed God loved others — she just wasn’t sure His love was really meant for her.Mike...