Fear can be a silent creeper that works its way into your mind and heart. It slowly takes control over your thoughts and becomes your idol.

Julie’s life was turned upside down at the young age of 27. A month after she married her best friend, Julie got in a serious bicycle accident. She was admitted to the hospital for emergency open head surgery. After many tests, she received the diagnosis that she had suffered brain damage, and was sent to a rehabilitation program. She was told that her life would never be the same again. This left her facing an unknown future; her dreams and hopes shattered.  Now, almost 24 years of living with this disability, hear how God has saved Julie’s life in so many ways, and how her life is full of joy and hope! We love to hear stories of how God has worked in people’s lives. Do you have a story that you feel will inspire others toward hope? Let us know at in****************@***il.com. Click the picture above to listen or…

Sammy adored his sister.  They were like ‘two peas in a pod’. Growing up in Haiti had its challenges, which bonded them deeply as they learned to support one another in all they faced. An opportunity came for Marie to move to the United States, and Sammy received a scholarship to attend a Bible college in Canada. Though miles apart, they continued to grow their relationship through technology. Marie was enjoying life’s beautiful gifts of a year long marriage and tiny baby when she received devastating news. She had stage 4 cancer with a few short months to live. Sammy did whatever he could to help her and take in every moment he could before she passed. Marie left Sammy with a freeing message before she passed. Listen to today’s podcast to hear Marie’s words of truth. Are you or someone you know going through the grief of losing a…

Rachel was in her young twenties when she flew to Haiti. She knew she had an interest in mission work, but was unsure where her future was headed. Her parents were recently divorced, she had left school, and was feeling lost. Until God showed up in one simple moment and gave her a profound vision for her future. She desired to see God’s plans accomplished, but felt lost in the pursuit of it when every attempt failed. It wasn’t until years later that she would discover the purpose in the waiting and where her true calling resided. Are you struggling to find your way with Jesus? Is there an idea He’s given you, but you’re not sure where to start? Perhaps you’ve had it for years but aren’t seeing any results. Let today’s episode inspire you on your pursuit of character or calling. Click the picture above to listen or…

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Succession planning is critical for success. It is important in your personal, business, and ministry endeavours. You learned about the basics of succession planning and why it’s important last month. Today, let’s take a look at some more Biblical examples of this.

Elisha was a prophet that walked hand-in-hand with the Lord. If God told him to go left, he went left. He listened for the Lord’s voice. This is clearly stated by the Aramean soldier who told the king that Elisha knew what he whispered in his bedroom. Was Elisha a supernatural being? No. He didn’t have any power in himself. The Lord put the words in Elisha’s ears since God is all-knowing. Elisha listened well and was eager to respond. He studied the Scriptures which allowed him to recognize the voice of God. He leaned into Yahweh, giving greater room for the Spirit to work mightily within him. Then when the miraculous encounters took place, it was a natural extension of what Elisha had been experiencing with the Lord already.

The wife is usually the one to get more compassion from others because she wears her emotions more openly. It’s harder for her to hide the sorrow she’s going through. It’s normal for women to seek comfort from close friends and family and to process with more people outside of the home. It’s often the husband that deals with it silently.

The Spirit’s encounters are miraculous and very important but do they overshadow the desire for a deeper relationship with Jesus and you? How do the two work together and what can you do to appropriately appreciate both?

Join Rachel and Sammy as they listen to stories of God’s work in people’s lives, apply relevant Biblical principles, and share the impact it can have for your life too! We created this channel because we believe that God uses stories to draw you closer to Him. He uses your story to strengthen others, hence inspiring hope. We pray that you are inspired and encouraged by what everyone shares on this channel; that it draws you into a deeper relationship with Jesus. This is a branch of Hope Through Hard Times as we believe it fits with our passion to, “plant hope for Kingdom growth.” The link will come out tomorrow! It would mean a lot to us if you’d share the podcast with your family and friends. We’d love to spread hope and inspire everyone we can towards Jesus. Do you have a story you’d like to share? Or do you…