Janie Giffin, from our community group in Homewood, Alabama, shares her journey of adopting four children internationally, raising her adopted children alongside her biological children, and overcoming the challenges adoption can bring. Her story will remind you to place your hope in God, run the race set before you, and remember He is always your strong tower when you feel like giving up.   IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: *The importance of turning to God as your strong tower of refuge during the hard times of your life, especially parenting your children. *Just because God calls you to do something, don't expect it to be easy. *In parenting, constantly turn to the One Who knows your children better than you. To get our weekly podcast updates click HERE Order WHEN GOD SHOWS UP

My Strong Tower :: A Parenting Story -  Janie Giffin :: [Ep 224]

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  For many years, Kim Hughes of our Fairhope community lived a try-harder lifestyle in which the effort she put forth was equal to the emptiness she felt. Half-commitments to the Lord left her striving for comfort in worldly things.     But when He shook up her plans and pursued her heart, Kim finally found herself pursuing Him in return—and also the rich relationship she’d missed out on.     In this episode, you will learn:     – When you receive His grace instead of trying to earn it, you walk closer to Jesus.     – If the Lord has removed you from your comfort zone, pay attention to what His purpose is in your life.     – Until Jesus is enough, nothing ever will be.     Attend a   StoryTellers Live gathering!    Give  to StoryTellers Live   Access more content and become a  Patreon Insider 

Out of My Comfort Zone : Kim Hughes' Story :: [Episode 275]

  When faced with infertility and interrupted plans, Kitty Hurdle from our Oxford community,  grew disappointed in life and disappointed in God. Spiritual, physical, and emotional destitution revealed all the things she could not do.     But in learning her limitations—and choosing to trust God in all her "cannots"—Kitty’s perspective became one of rebirth and revival. Soon, her family’s adoption story spoke Gospel truth into her soul.      In this episode, you will learn:      – Vibrant spiritual life requires our trust in Him at all times.      – God creates beautiful things out of the nothingness in our lives.      – He alone can sympathize with our weaknesses.        Give  to StoryTellers Live     Access more content and become a  Patreon Insider

Will You Trust Me - Kitty Hurdle's Story :: [Episode 274)

  When Leah Cox from our Jackson community asked the Lord to close some doors, He instead “opened them all—and every window.”      Leah’s story of living out the gospel is one of steady provision and greater purposes. As she kept in continual communication with the Lord during her kidney transplant journey, He regularly confirmed her steps.      Leah will remind you to say yes to God—your life is not your own.     In this episode, you will learn:   – Be on the lookout for the seeds God is planting and be open to His nudging.   – A life of faith does not line up with a life of “what-ifs.”   – When you say yes to God, there is no telling where He might lead you.     Listen to a similar story- Ep. 181   Susannah Cleveland: A Perfect Match    Give  to StoryTellers Live     Become a  Patreon Insider

My Life is Not My Own - Leah Cox's Story :: [Episode 273]

  We are never more near to our Savior than when we are suffering. In that way, we are able to thank Him for it—even when the suffering is unimaginable.       For EA Montgomery, of our Homewood community, a lifetime of loss has given way to an eternal mindset, and grace upon grace has given way to gratitude.       Following the unexpected passing of her two-year-old daughter, EA shares a raw and honest account of what it’s like to journey from the pits of despair to a place of joy and peace.       In this episode, you will learn:      — The Lord will never lead you to where his grace cannot sustain you.       — When you fully trust Him, you can face anything.      — He is merciful, gracious, and loving in all circumstances.       — Your only hope in life and in death is in your Savior, Jesus Christ.         If you would like to donate in honor of this story:  Give to StoryTellers Live         Become a  Patreon Insider   

Sustained by Grace- EA Montgomery's story :: [Episode 272]

  The path to His promises is never predictable. But for Amanda Myers, of our Jackson community, what felt like a detour proved to be the way.     Amanda shares about her precious, ongoing relationship with Guatemala and its people. In making sense of the Lord's work, He changed her mind as much as He changed her plans.     In this episode, you will learn:     - His ways are bigger, better, and beautiful—and often very different from ours.     - We are called to faithfully follow God and lean on His promises in seasons of interrupted plans.     - He is sovereign over our circumstances and provides peace and provisions along the way.      Check out the StoryTellers Live  scripture card set!    Give  to StoryTellers Live     Become a  Patreon Insider

My Strong Tower :: A Parenting Story - Janie Giffin :: [Ep 224]

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