Sitting atop the Ferris wheel, I glanced over at my ten-year-old son. After a full afternoon at the fair, we had saved the tallest ride for last. For the first time, his small frame sat high above the park. Terrified, yet determined. As the wheel began moving its circular...
Freshly fallen snow covered the ground outside my window. God had provided a beautiful white canvas to start the day. I had woken up early with an idea - had my imagination run wild, or had God given me the spark of something new? After grabbing a cup...
He who was seated on the throne said, "I am making everything new!" Then He said, "Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.” Revelation 21:5 At LIFEstory, our HOPE for 2025 is in the ONE who makes all things new. Take time to reflect on 2024. What went...
In winter, the trees remind us to pause and be patient with the internal restoration necessary for new growth. During this season, may your choices be filled with restful intentionality, your heart focused on truth, and your life deeply rooted in hope! We hope you'll download...
Taking the dog for a walk is part of my daily routine. Along our familiar route, a densely wooded property has been cleared and a new home is under construction. Where tall trees used to stand, new growth of small plants, previously unseen, now flourish...
The trail began as a flat dirt path surrounded by green grass, wide enough to walk beside a friend. Gradually it shifted. Rocks replaced dirt and the grass disappeared as the trail narrowed and pushed deeper into the woods, steeper with each step. Stepping over logs and clinging...
Scattered all over the table and spilling onto the floor, our gear for tomorrow's backpacking adventure filled our dining room. Afraid we would forget something essential, we checked our list meticulously. Hiking gear, food, fuel, first aid, rain gear, cook stove, tents - all accounted for. Earlier...
After a long day of hiking, our canteens were empty and our bodies yearned for rest and replenishment. We passed a sign on the path labeled "Spring" with an arrow pointing to a spur trail through the woods. Water from a cold, clean mountain spring was just the...
The rain began pattering our tent before the sun came up. Yesterday, we hiked a few miles up a steep trail and were blessed with a beautiful view of the valley from the mountain peak. The mid-July weather had been perfect--sunny, not too hot, not too...