I watched a woman walk to the front of the church and drop to her knees to pray — and it stopped me in my tracks. Not because it was strange, but because it used to be so normal. So many of our churches have quietly traded the altar for a stage. What happened to us?

I was not a blood relative, but the way I came to be part of Gwen's story could only have been orchestrated by God. This is the story of a chance meeting at a corner market, a 90-year life well lived, and the 30 years of ministry that grew from one friend's persistence.

When distractions and worries pile up, the old hymn "Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus" still speaks. A look at the story behind the song — and a challenge to make focusing on Jesus a daily habit.

After a needed break, I can honestly say I feel recharged — but I still don't have a plan. Not because I'm irresponsible, but because I'm tired of trying to figure it out on my own. Here's what God has been showing me.

God calls us to love Him and love others, yet somehow we’ve convinced ourselves we’re too busy for both. This is a reminder that even small moments of intentionality can change the way we live and connect.

Sometimes the door God opens isn’t the one we expect. When every other door stayed closed, I learned what it truly means to ask, seek, and knock—and how Jesus provides the key when the only way forward feels like an exit.

A reflection on uncertainty, faith, and recognizing God’s provision when blessings don’t look the way we expect.

After a year of reflection and healing, I’m learning to surrender control and fully trust God—even when life doesn’t go as planned. Here’s how faith, scripture, and song have carried me through.

Not only am I almost at my 2nd year anniversary of getting a new immune system to halt MS but I am realizing once again how great our God is. And even if this would not have been successful I hope that I would still understand that God is good and he has a plan bigger than mine.