Getting to this trailhead had taken us over a gravel road that my son Tommy declared was like the surface of the moon—complete with deep craters. It was too dark to see into the woods as we drove further.After reaching our destination, Tommy and his childhood friend, Josh, didn’t delay....
Carol McLeod
A Note from Carol: One of the greatest joys of my ministry is introducing you to voices that inspire us to love Jesus more deeply. Today, I’m honored to share Amber Albee Swenson with you—an author, podcaster, and woman of unwavering faith. Amber has walked through seasons of pain, uncertainty, a
Our children / grandchildren need to know how to pray, but how can we teach them in a way they will understand? Prayer is simply talking to God but explaining that to a little one may be difficult. They may have a very active imagination but still struggle to understand...
For anyone who has placed their foot on a bicycle pedal and set out on a journey of any distance, you know the impact it can have on you.Beyond the grueling repetition of pedaling mile after mile after mile, sometimes in less than perfect weather conditions, one spends a lot...
Sarah Freymuth loves words. She also loves people. And she loves weaving them together in honest and vulnerable ways that cut underneath the surface and break open the longings of the heart. She is a writer and dreamer whose words breathe hope and wonder into the world. She enjoys being by Lake Michigan and her simple Midwest life with her husband, especially when they blend together on Washington Island. Sarah is the communications manager for Fellowship of Christian Athletes, writes for numerous publications, and is the editor of Awake Our Hearts, an online literary journal for the female voice exploring faith and life in full. She finds God in the everyday, upside-down, and in-between moments that make this life real, relatable and beautiful. Her book All the Hard Things: 50 Days Through the Valley will be available February 2026 with Harvest House Publishers.