More Than Physical Healing: From Kidney Failure to Baptism

Isabelle was just 7 when we rushed her to the ER on June 6, 2023, following months of high fevers, weight loss, and no clear answers. After hours of tests, we heard the words no parent ever expects: Isabelle is in kidney failure. Completely shocked, we didn’t understand what was going on.…We fell to our knees in prayer and begged God for a miracle and to save our precious little girl.

The Goodness of God

Ryan Simms said the tugging feeling that he woke up to one Saturday morning last December was as real as if someone had been pulling on his shirt.

From Addiction to Purpose: A Story of Redemption and Calling

He thought building cars and partying would lead to fulfillment—but addiction took over. Years later, one quiet morning turned everything around. What followed was a journey of surrender, a marriage rooted in faith, and a purpose he never imagined: helping others find hope before it’s too late.

Repaying Evil with Good: Romans 12:21

Beth’s story is one of incredible perseverance and faith—perseverance that comes only from a close friendship with Jesus. Her inspiring testimony of survival, loss, and unwavering hope in God will encourage anyone facing difficult seasons to trust in His plan.

Where Do You Truly Belong?: Olga's Story

Olga was just a young girl when her family fled war and conflict in Azerbaijan. Facing rejection and discrimination in multiple countries, she grew up in a communist, atheist home with no knowledge of God. However, at age 9, Olga encountered Jesus for the first time at a church her grandmother had been attending and her whole family found hope and belonging through faith in Christ.

Shelbi's Story: Redefining Victory

Despite challenging diagnoses and numerous struggles, Shelbi’s story is a testament to faith, resilience, and the transformative power of hope in Christ. Hear Shelbi’s story of redefining victory through the joy found in Jesus!

Awareness Key to Preventing Trafficking

Highlighted by the most famous two minutes in sports, the two-week Kentucky Derby Festival showcases the best Louisville has to offer. However, with more than 1.5 million visitors from around the world, it also makes the city a prime target for human traffickers.

A Prayer in the Face of Anxiety: Julie's Story

Julie, a mom from Chicago, shares her journey from overwhelming anxiety and emotional exhaustion to finding peace and purpose through faith. Through our online community, heartfelt prayers, and God’s perfect timing, she discovered strength, hope, and a deeper connection with Jesus.

A Gift of Gratitude

Sometimes the best gifts are the ones that are the least expected and most unusual. In April, Kevin Lutz and his family were presented with a pig. It’s a gift Kevin likely never thought he would be given but one he’ll cherish forever.

Fostered by Grace: Haley's Story

In this powerful testimony, we hear the inspiring story of a student whose life was turned upside down when her caretaker gave up custody. However, God's grace shone through as she was embraced by a loving family within her church, who continued to guide her to the love of Jesus.

Never Alone

Sandy Coke sat in her car, debating if she would knock on Amanda Murdock’s front door.

From Isolated to Included

The moment that Betty saw her husband, David, she knew something was wrong. He was not the normal, upbeat person that she had known for so long. He was sitting in his chair, visibly shaken with tears streaming from his eyes. Betty gently asked what was wrong.

Travis' Story: A Battle For Peace

Travis’ story was filled with shame and anxiety upon returning home from deployment, but a text from a friend inviting him to church became the turning point in his life. Loneliness turned into community, and a living nightmare turned into freedom through the hope of Jesus—the hope that has changed the way Travis lives and parents.

Coffee and Community

The coffee is some of the best around, but it’s not about the coffee, not really. Spend any time at the Shine Cafe at Southeast’s Blankenbaker Campus and you’ll agree.

For Miah…

Few people would be willing to leave what many would consider paradise, especially when it means moving thousands of miles away. Jacob and Kerri Emmons, however, didn’t hesitate.

Always Going Before Us

The beauty of God is He is always going before us, preparing a path on roads we don’t even know we’ll travel someday. Such was the case for Caryn Leavens.

In a Place They Never Imagined

Nobody dreams of one day feeling lost, as if hope is simply something for other people. But the hard realities of life sometimes have a way of sneaking up on us, and we can find ourselves in a place we never imagined.

Carli's Story: A Renewed Spirit

Have you ever experienced the feeling that you're not enough as a parent? Carli found herself asking, "Why can't I mother like that? Why can't I do it that way?" Her story serves as a poignant reminder of God's grace and the hope we find in Jesus—He is our strength!

Maggie's Story: Beloved Daughter

Have you ever questioned whether or not you're worth it? Maggie's journey reminds us of who are we in Jesus.

Delayed Freedom

As our nation reflects on Juneteenth—short for June Nineteenth, the day in 1865 that Union Army soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas to announce the end of slavery—here are some ways the church can embrace this important day. 

The Summer of Wendell

What was to be for just a Summer has turned into a lifetime, and everyone involved couldn’t be happier.

Bree's Story: Favor Upon the Lowly

Have you ever felt like you were at the end of your rope? Bree was consumed by shame and filled voids in her life with things of this world, but her story doesn't end there. Jesus reminds us of His truth—that there is hope!

National Day of Prayer

For the past 36 years, millions of people across the country have paused on the first Thursday of May to lift their hearts in prayer to God. However, the National Day of Prayer goes back much farther, with its origins rooted in the nation’s founding.

Living Unleashed for Refugee Women

Looking back, Christy McDonald knows it had to be God.

Building More Than a House

Buddy Jent knew how to tackle tasks on his wife’s “I love you more if…” list. He could paint, install floors, and do simple repairs. Yet, the retired pharmacist had no idea how to build a house when he volunteered with a Habitat for Humanity project.