Articles — The Journey

The Secret of Contentment

“We may not always see the fruit of our labor, but we will always see the fruit of the Spirit in our lives.”

When Art and Faith Collide

“I have heard a church crowd sing so loudly and with so much passion that I was certain they shook the gates of hell.”

Editor's Pick, Testimonies, StoriesCamryn WhaleyNovember 15, 2019Summer 2019, art, faith, ministryComment

The Beauty in Suffering

“Suffering allows us to see our own inadequacy and that we must rely fully on a more than capable God who is worthy to be trusted.”

Editor's Pick, Testimonies, StoriesCamryn WhaleyOctober 15, 2019Summer 2019, cancer, suffering, God, identity in Christ, 2 Corinthians 1:4Comment

Mending the Broken Pieces

“I never heard the word ‘love’ pass his lips. I had no idea what that was, so I had no idea what I lacked…”

Editor's Pick, Testimonies, StoriesCamryn WhaleySeptember 15, 2019Military, Abusive Father, Broken Relationships, Anger at God, Hate, Summer 2019Comment

Remembering Rachel Held Evans

“She believed all should be welcome to the table of Christ, into the family of God.”

Editor's Pick, Testimonies, StoriesCamryn WhaleyAugust 15, 2019Summer 2019, Rachel Held Evans, Amanda Opelt, Sister, legacy, grief, tribute, christian leader

Just Breathe

“Darryl was in awe of the strength Eric’s family possessed to make the selfless decision of donating his organs after such a sudden and tragic circumstance.”

Editor's Pick, Testimonies, StoriesCamryn WhaleyJuly 26, 2019Summer 2019, suicide, lung transplant, organ donor, selfless, grief, Romans 8:28, miracle, faithComment

Purpose from Pain

“Not too many years ago, Satan tricked me into thinking that I had no purpose and I sank into a terrible place defined as depression.”

Editor's Pick, Testimonies, Stories, InspirationCamryn WhaleyFebruary 22, 2019mental health, depression, faith, God, purpose, Journey, religion, Kim Furches, Purpose from Pain, Purpose, Summer 2016Comment

Life On The Hill

“People need to know that God loves them no matter what mess they’re in.”

Testimonies, Stories, CultureMainstreet DesignerNovember 24, 2018Summer 2018, Boone nc, 1 Corinthians 7:21, Morris Hatton, segregation, racial integration, Racial ConflictComment

This Man Is My Son!

“The significance of that moment, to be delivered from that which divides us, and for a white Southern man to embrace a young black man was powerful!”

Most Popular, Editor's Pick, Testimonies, Stories, CultureMainstreet DesignerNovember 20, 2018Johnathan Tremaine Thomas, Black Man, Racial Conflict, biracial marriage, racial tension, John 15:34-35, Summer 2018Comment

Making a Joyful Noise

“It falls under the umbrella of loving the Lord and having a desire to serve Him, then using the gift He has given you”

Most Popular, Editor's Pick, Testimonies, StoriesMainstreet DesignerNovember 20, 2018Beth Moore, Travis Cottrell, Living Proof Live conferences, music, worship, Living Proof Live, God's calling, Summer 2018Comment

The Transforming Power Of The Holy Spirit Among Us

“The healing starts or restarts when we make a decision to say yes to God and no to our own self-centered ways.”

Inspiration, TeachingsMainstreet DesignerNovember 20, 2018The Holy Spirit, John 3:3, born again, transformation, Matthew 5:16, Summer 2018Comment

A United Church For a Divided Culture

“So what are followers of Christ supposed to do in light of the turmoil in our nation?”

Editor's Pick, Inspiration, Teachings, CultureMainstreet DesignerNovember 20, 2018Romans 12:21, hate, God's love, Revelation 12:11, divided culture, Winter 2018, boone nc, High Country, Romans 12:15, politicsComment

From War To Waiting Room

“I remember sitting in the car waiting for my dad to come down from visiting some people and the rockets started exploding, literally, right next to us.”