Stories

Listed in this section are inspiring stories from people that are making a difference in their communities. You may read through the stories one by one or you may use the different search methods to find a particular story either by name of the church/organizations who submitted the article, author’s name or by zip code. You may also find specific stories about specific topics or categories by choosing a category in the drop down menu area.
   
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Unexpected Kindness with Drew Depler

Christmas was right around the corner. After pouring over catalogs and advertisements with youthful intensity, my two sisters and I had made our lengthy “wish”... More...
The Celtic Knot of Spiritual Journey with Eric Swanson

Last August Liz and I journeyed with some good friends to Ireland and Scotland taking a class called ″The Celtic Trail.″ Of course it was... More...
God Loves Desoto: A Personal Story with Russ Sander

Our youth group does a week long mission trip every year. A little over two years ago, our spirit-led youth leader, Gene Smith, had an... More...
″THE ANGELS PUSHED ME DOWN THE WRONG SLIDE IN LIFE″ with Ron Fritsche

The angels pushed me down the wrong slide in life when I ended up in the home of my biological parents″ said one little 9... More...
ONE OF GODS QUIET GIANTS with Nancy Jackson

Nancy Jackson is one of those people pastors and other church leaders treasure above fine gold. They are not about being heard or seen, not... More...
BRINGING GOOD NEWS TO ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS with Shaunalee Kronkright

When Shaunalee Kronkright joined the Good News Club ministry team, she signed up to be in the background. She never intended to be thrust into... More...
TRADING THE CLOTH FOR THE CLASSROOM: ITS ALL MINISTRY TO HER with Barbara Politz

Barbara Politz is a former pastor, but now she has traded the cloth for the classroom. ″It's all ministry to me, just a different set... More...
GOD'S GPS System with Doug Pollock

Doug Pollock is an author, speaker, and workshop presenter and serves as the Evangelism Director for Athletes in Action. During his past 24 years with... More...
Praying for Our Schools with Michael Miller

Barbara Riggenbach is a mom with three children in District 150 schools, and she wants you to pray for them. And for the other pupils,... More...
FORMER PASTOR GOES DEEPER TO OBEY NEW COMMANDMENT with Herb Reese

″I'd been a pastor for 20 years, but I was failing to minister effectively to people in my congregation with long-term needs, such as the... More...

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Living a Life on Loan
Living a Life on Loan gives you a blueprint for becoming an integral part of God's timeless story. And when you encounter Him the way he designed , you will look for practical ways to intersect others' lives -by serving them you'll impact their stories with God's grace for all eternity. That is living a life on loan.