Hannah shares her powerful testimony of faith and perseverance, despite facing significant challenges in her life, including a traumatic brain injury and mental health struggles. She credits her personal relationship with God for giving her strength and purpose, and encourages others to see people with disabilities as valued and loved members of their community. [... more]

Human trafficking is a global issue that affects millions of people, with an estimated $236 billion in illegal profits annually. The Salvation Army is working to prevent trafficking and help survivors, including through education and providing safe spaces for those in need. [... more]

Major Sandra Pawar shares her insights on the real human story of refugees, discussing the causes of flight, the church's role in responding with compassion, and the importance of education and understanding to combat stigma and misinformation. [... more]

Mental health struggles in the church can be disunifying, leading to feelings of shame and isolation. Vulnerability and openness are key to healing, and the church can be a space where people can share their struggles and find support. By normalizing the idea that everyone is broken and can be vulnerable, the church can help people overcome shame and find healing through community and connection with God. [... more]

Exploring the intersection of faith and social justice, panelists discuss how their relationship with Christ shapes their approach to helping others, particularly in areas such as human trafficking, homelessness, and mental health. [... more]

Simon Peter, a man of contradictions, struggled with self-confidence, prayerlessness, and trusting in human efforts instead of God's power. Despite his failures, including denying Jesus three times, God gave him second chances and ultimately used him to spread the message of redemption. Jesus' invasion of Peter's world and his willingness to forgive and restore him serve as a reminder that God can take our endings and turn them into beginnings, transforming us into winners and giving us a fresh start. [... more]

God's people were undergoing a locust invasion, which was a manifestation of His divine intervention. The locusts were a symbol of God's judgment, and the people's economic crisis was a result of their spiritual disconnection from God. A solemn assembly was called to return to God, to repent and to restore their relationship with Him, and to seek His restoration and blessing. [... more]

God desires a change of heart that leads to heartbroken repentance, not just a bent will, but a heart that is heartbroken over what its sin did to God, because that's the only kind of repentance that actually works. He wants to restore the years the locust has eaten, and pour out his spirit on all flesh, giving believers a new experience of His presence to come in their life. [... more]

Any experience of the painful consequences of our sin before it is too late is God in mercy, in love, trying to wake you up. He's not trying to pay you back for your sin. He's trying to bring you back from your sin. God's presence and power flow through a repentance that grows out of love for him. [... more]

The Bible describes the day of trouble and the need to seek God, ultimately leading to the joy of restoration. Restoration is a process where God brings back what has been lost, healing broken hearts and giving peace and joy. Jesus Christ is the great restorer, able to bring about restoration in all areas of life, including broken marriages and troubled individuals. [... more]

The Bible teaches that God can bring about restoration in our lives, even in the midst of great trouble and spiritual struggle. The book of Joel describes a day of judgment and devastation, but also offers a message of hope and encouragement to seek the Lord and turn to Him with a broken heart. Through repentance and faith in Jesus, we can experience the joy of restoration and find shelter in His mercy and grace. [... more]

The love of God is not about avoiding judgment, but about waking us up from our sin and bringing us back to Him. The locust plague in Joel is an illustration of the devastating power of sin, but also a warning of God's future judgment. God's mercy is trying to wake us up, not to punish us, but to bring us to our senses and lead us to repentance that grows out of love. [... more]

A solemn assembly is called when God manifests Himself in a way that brings destruction, requiring a return to Him. The locust invasion in Israel was a divine interruption, a call to repentance and a relational priority with God. God is willing to change His mind and restore what has been lost, giving back the years that the locusts have stolen. [... more]

Receiving help as a caregiver can be a challenging but ultimately humbling experience. It's hard to know how to ask for help, but sometimes it's just a matter of being willing to receive it. A story about a moving company that stepped up to take care of a caregiver highlights the importance of letting others help and not trying to do everything on your own. [... more]