The Story Behind the Story

By Rae Lynn DeAngelis After a yearlong journey, I have some exciting news to share! But before I tell you the news, I want to first share the backstory. Why? Because it’s incredible, and it reveals something significant. God doesn’t call the qualified; He...

Life Without Them

By Allison Bucher When I was in my late teens, my grandpa passed away. He was one of the first major deaths in the family that I had experienced. Aside from family pets (which are incredibly devastating in their own way), nobody close to me had died. Trust me, I know...

The Light Is Coming

By Allison Bucher This morning, I went for a run before work, which isn’t my usual routine. I usually run in the evening when the sun is drowsy. But today, I woke up before my alarm went off, and my lungs promptly expressed their need for fresh air. Sleepily, I...

Jars of Clay

By Alli Bucher When I was in college, I had my heart set on becoming a ceramicist (a professional artist who makes objects with clay). It was the perfect plan, except it was my plan not God’s plan. While I didn’t become a ceramicist, I did learn a lot...