November 2, 2025

God’s Greater Plan

Jorge shares his testimony of how he found salvation in Jesus Christ in 1977 after a life filled with despair, guilt, and broken relationships.

He describes how God intervened and transformed his life, leading him and his wife to reconcile, attend church, and dedicate their lives to serving God.

Jorge has since been blessed with a family and has spent decades making disciples and planting new works for the Church of Jesus Christ. 

Stepping Out In Faith

Bud and Melanie Kolstad describe their efforts to provide blessings to homeless individuals.

They started by handing out Bibles, then expanded to include other items like food, drinks, and hygiene products. They also included a letter with each bag expressing care, encouragement, and the message of salvation through Jesus.

Over the course of two and a half months, they distributed 171 blessing bags to homeless people they encountered.

Responding To God’s Calling

Julius and Agnes describe how a sermon by their pastor motivated them to take action and help a group of homeless individuals living in a campsite.

They approached a man named Kashmere, who was from Angola and spoke limited English, and with Agnes’s help, were able to communicate with him and his wife Julie.

The couple expressed a need for assistance for over 50 families in the camp, and Julius and Agnes were able to provide them with food for a couple of weeks. They also connected the couple with government housing assistance, which helped several families find permanent housing.

Serving In Ukraine

Doug and his daughter Megan served as missionaries in Ukraine for 13 years. When the war with Russia intensified, they decided to return and visit their friend Pedro, who had fought on the frontlines.

The highlight of their trip was spending time with Pedro, his family, and the church members who had become refugees. Despite the fear, they felt called to be there and prayed fervently for the nation of Ukraine.

They encourage others to step out in faith and do what God is calling them to do, even if it’s scary.

Called To Alaska

Brent Cunningham shares his journey of starting Young Life ministries in rural Alaskan communities.

He began as a teacher in Auburn, Washington, where he started Young Life at local schools. This led him to Sitka, Alaska, where he developed a heart for reaching youth across the state.

Brent now travels to remote Alaskan villages monthly, reconnecting with former Young Life students and seeking to identify local leaders who can start new ministries to share the love of Jesus with young people in their communities.

Faith Of Many Generations

David shares his heartwarming story about reconnecting with his elderly uncle from Korea. Despite the language barrier and his uncle’s hearing difficulties, David was able to share the gospel with him and pray with him to recommit his life to Christ.

Through the encouragement of his wife and a friend, David persisted in reaching out to his uncle, and was ultimately blessed to see his uncle return to his faith before departing back to Korea.

This story highlights the power of faith, family, and perseverance in overcoming challenges to share the love of God.

Tragedy Leads To A Powerful Ministry

Ingrid, a pediatric nurse, was deeply concerned about the negative effects of the pandemic on high school students, who were feeling isolated, anxious, and depressed.

After caring for a 16-year-old girl who had overdosed, Ingrid felt called to help these students.

She started hosting weekly Friday morning breakfasts at her home, where 35-40 high school students now gather to eat, socialize, and connect with Ingrid, who shares the love of Jesus with them and reminds them that they are loved and have hope. 

Reaching Others Through Jesus Bands

Lily shares her story of how she started wearing “Jesus Bands” – bracelets with inspirational messages like “What Would Jesus Do?” and “Jesus Loves You”.

She brought these bracelets to school and her friends were interested in them, leading to discussions about Jesus and faith. Lily believes that by spreading these bracelets, she can spread hope and lead to deeper conversations about Jesus and his teachings.

Lily sees this as her “ministry” and is grateful for the opportunity to share her faith.

The Good Samaritan

Marie recounts how she helped an elderly woman named Roberta who was involved in a car accident near Maria’s home.

After calling 911 and comforting Roberta, Marie visited her later and they became friends. Roberta started attending church with Marie, and Marie has been able to help Roberta with errands and other tasks.

Marie emphasizes the importance of serving others and taking a leap of faith to help someone in need, as it can be a blessing for both the giver and the receiver.

Listening To The Holy Spirit

Rose, a college student, was on her way to work when she encountered a woman named Lori at a bus stop.

Despite initial hesitation, Rose felt compelled by the Holy Spirit to speak with Lori, who she then learned had been diagnosed with cancer. Rose prayed with Lori, providing her comfort and support.

This experience reminded Rose of how God can use ordinary people to do His work, and she was humbled by the opportunity to be obedient and share God’s love with Lori.

Sharing Hope At Work

Ruth shares her experience working in the human resources department of an international company and her involvement in the company’s Americas Faith Network.

The network has over 800 members across four faith chapters – Christian, Jewish, Hindu, and Muslim.

Ruth shares how the Christian chapter organized an interfaith call to discuss Easter and their faith, and later launched a successful Bible study with over 120 attendees from across the Americas. 

Hoops And Heaven

Sarah Stratton shares how a group of basketball moms started a Bible study together during their sons’ basketball season.

The study brought the moms closer in their faith and relationships, and even led the boys to organize group prayers before their games, including the state championship game which they won.

Sarah is excited to start the Bible study again this year and hopes to include more moms, including those who don’t yet know Jesus.

Prayers Of Hope

Stacie’s story describes how she started praying to get to know her neighbors and for her children to grow spiritually. She began reaching out to a neighbor, inviting her over for tea and Bible study.

The neighbor accepted Christ and has been attending church regularly, even inviting her friends.

Stacie’s daughter also started attending a life group at church and is now looking for ways to bless others.

Faith And Kindness

Wayne and his family helped two young people who had been kicked out of their home. They found the couple walking with only a tent and backpacks.

Despite the challenges of finding available and affordable accommodations, Wayne and his family were able to secure a hotel room for the couple for two nights, pray with them, and continue to stay in touch and support them.

Wayne shares how that even in their darkest moments, God is looking out for people, and that Christians should go out into the community to lend a helping hand.