“With complete certainty, we can say that our marriage and our family would not be here if it weren’t for the gospel. Learning the story of the Cross and the Empty Tomb through the lens of the Old Testament stories helped us understand the Gospel. It had the power to change our lives and save our marriage, and it did!”

Have you given a gift to someone you thought he might like but didn’t find out until later the significance it held for him? Have you received such a gift? Anna wrote her father a letter when he was 65 years old. On this episode, find out what happened to it, the significance it held for a number of people, and how God used it to propel Anna into her successful writing ministry!

There are certain events in life that you never forget. More often than not, it’s usually the type of circumstance that ambushes your senses, a seismic disruption of the ground beneath your feet. The type of thing that you never see coming, but leaves you dazed and disoriented in its wake. Such was the day when I inadvertently discovered my earthly origin.

Today’s guest post shares how one woman courageously left all behind in order to embrace God’s amazing Gospel truth. All of us can relate to some extent to the feelings she had, and I hope you’ve come to understand and embrace the freedom she discovered too.

You’ve felt the yoyo effect of business and finances. For a time you were doing really well and making great gains, but the next thing you know, you’re handing the keys of your house and car over to the bank. How do you navigate the shame and embarrassment of perceived failure? You were pursuing education for the job you’ve always dreamed of doing, but it wasn’t going as you had planned. Now, not only have you quit school, your wedding engagement is called off, and church and family relationships are struggling. How do you know what to do next? Many of these scenarios are quite common. Either yourself or someone you know has/is working through them. Each of these causes you to test your faith. This was the case for Andrena Sawyer. Tune into today’s episode as she shares with Rachel how she learned to cling to God, surrender her…

Have you ever heard a story of someone overcoming hardship that inspired you to make changes in your own life?

My heart ached and I felt like it was…could it be…an invitation from Jesus? I stood still, tears flowing, heart and mind racing.