Jesus Christ Helped Me Accept Who I Am

Jesus Christ Helped Me Accept Who I Am

Linda Petty lights up when she talks about her six grandkids, spending much of her free time visiting with them all over California.  Her cheerfulness and exuberant faith make it hard to imagine her as anything but joyful and kind- the perfect grandparent!  But it...
A Life of Handing Over Control  

A Life of Handing Over Control  

Like most of us, Colton Walter likes to take control in a tough spot. Yet, again and again he finds perfect peace when he relinquishes control to God. Diabetes forced him from pilot training in 2007, so he fell back on his degree and became a mechanical engineer...
An Enduring Faith

An Enduring Faith

Ever since Adora Palmer can remember, she had an enduring faith. Perched on her mother’s lap, Adora remembers being sung hymns at the age of four.  She has no memory of being without Jesus. Adora had a marriage made in heaven. She made a change in her school plans,...
Many Questions, One Answer – Christ  

Many Questions, One Answer – Christ  

Ofelia Fazackerly didn’t always believe in God. Her belief was formed over a lifetime with a journey that includes many, many painful experiences. Ofelia says God has been painting a story of her life on canvas that includes some of the most painful events a person...
Hearts to Serve College-Aged Young People  

Hearts to Serve College-Aged Young People  

Mike and Lisa Ng first met in during their college years while attending the same church in Southern California. College also is where they each renewed a commitment to God planted through regular worship with family while growing up. They were fortunate. College and...
Navigating Faith in a Strained Upbringing  

Navigating Faith in a Strained Upbringing  

Brandon Veach was just six months old when his father abruptly left the young family of three.  The years that ensued would reveal a deep pain contained within Brandon’s heart, as he wrestled with the confusing and sometimes chaotic environment that was “home.” As...