Articles — The Journey

Know God, Know Yourself

“And as life tends to do, it coasts along somewhat predictably, only to hit an intersection where it takes a hard right…or a hard left.”

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Stories, TestimoniesDanielle CarterApril 15, 2021pastor, Know God, Know yourself, marriage, sabbatical, writing, author, coaching, publisher, block 1Comment

The Faithfulness of God

“What was intended to be a date with a friend actually turned out to be one of the worst nights of my life.”

Wine to Water

“Deep down I think I had been yearning for a way out of the rut I was digging for myself.”

Stories, TestimoniesDanielle CarterMarch 22, 2021Wine to Water, Doc Hendley, CNN Heroes, non-profit organization, non-profit, water, clean water, authentic Christianity, winter 2011, block 2Comment

My Greatest Defining Moment

“before long, I found myself living a life away from my Christian faith, from Jesus Christ.”

Stories, TestimoniesDanielle CarterMarch 18, 2021Tommy Burleson, basketball, NCAA, NBA, winter 2011, God, service, serving Christ, serve the Lord, block 2, NC State, defining momentComment

Choosing Hope

“Debilitating anxiety and panic attacks have plagued Molly for years, at times becoming so bad that she recollects brushing her teeth felt like a huge accomplishment.”

Deconstructing Southern Nostalgia

“I should constantly be asking God to deepen my empathy and use my position for the change He wants to see in the world.”

Teachings, InspirationDanielle CarterMarch 3, 2021Amanda Opelt, Amanda Held Opelt, racial injustice, race, racism, Racial Conflict, bias, southern history, discrimination, Romans 12:15, Jeremiah 6:14, justice, history, privilege, white privilege Comments

Wonderfully Made

“And I realized again the conflict I had between my Christian faith and this non-Christian view.”

Stories, TestimoniesDanielle CarterFebruary 26, 2021science, Appalachian State University, ASU, science vs. religion, worship, wonder, biology, college, Psalm 8:3-4, professor, Winter 2020, block 1Comment

Political Correctness Redefined

“Similarly, asking “Am I my brother’s keeper?” is the question that a murderer asks.”

Teachings, InspirationDanielle CarterFebruary 23, 2021Winter 2016, Jason English, Reggie Hunt, racial tension, Racial Conflict, race, matthew 5:21-22, racismComment

Relational, Transformative Christianity

“The people who were with her seemed as shocked as I was that she would say such a thing out loud to a total stranger.”

Stories, TeachingsDanielle CarterFebruary 17, 2021race, Racial Conflict, racial tension, racial injustice, Reggie Hunt, Jason English, Winter 2016, transformationComment

The Power of Partnership

“If we don’t recognize our distinct differences we will miss the opportunity to be compassionate and empathize in our unique struggles.”

Teachings, InspirationDanielle CarterFebruary 12, 2021race, racial injustice, racial tension, Black History Month, Reggie Hunt, block 1Comment

A Theology For Suffering

“As a pastor, I vicariously experienced a lot of grief—and said a lot of encouraging words—but it is different when it is you that is suffering.”

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Stories, TestimoniesDanielle CarterJanuary 25, 2021cancer, faith, suffering, How Cancer Cured Me, theology, 1 Timothy 6:6, Romans 11:33, Relationship with Christ, adversity, God's love, block 1Comment

Billy Graham and Martin Luther King

“ We need a new thrusting forth of the Gospel of Salvation in America on every street named MLK Blvd and beyond.”

Culture, Graham, InspirationDanielle CarterJanuary 18, 2021Civil Righteousness, Graham, racial injustice, billy graham, MLK, martin luther, Martin Luther KingComment

Finding Life after Tragedy

“I knew if He held and led me through the worst moment of my life already, then He was going to do the same through this”

Stories, Testimonies, Editor's PickDanielle CarterNovember 19, 2020adoption, Adopt, tragedy, death, Summer 2017, redemption, God, faith, trust God, boone nc, God's faithfulnessComment

Strength for Today

“Something was attacking my body, my nervous system, I could feel it, and no one believed me.”

Stories, Testimonies, Editor's PickDanielle CarterOctober 23, 2020lyme disease, summer 2020, God's love, comparison, control, surrender to God, friendship, chronic illness, John 21:22, hope, strength, block 1Comment

No Charge

“Coming to faith was a turning point in my life.”

Stories, TestimoniesDanielle CarterOctober 15, 2020woolly worm, woolly worm festival, faith, banner elk, ministry, Crossnore School, Grandfather Home for Children, Lees-McRae College, Mr. Woolly Worm, servant, Summer 2011Comment

Peace in the Midst of My Storm

“I had hoped it was a bad dream, but each day I woke up and there it was.”

In God She Trusts

“The utter collapse of the life that she thought she was building was devastating”

Stories, TestimoniesDanielle CarterSeptember 16, 2020summer 2020, Billie Baldwin, faith, beaver creek christian church, divorce, John Baldwin, ministry, Ashe County, ladies prayer retreat, joy, Acts 2:38, world war 2, faith in god, the great depressionComment

Born to Coach

“I honestly felt as if this was my last chance in coaching.”

Testimonies, StoriesDanielle CarterSeptember 3, 2020Jerry Moore, ASU football, coach, football coach, making an impact, FCA, servant, ASU beat Michigan, Godly influence, Winter 2008, block 1Comment

Walking Into Freedom

“ I seemed to see that he was covered in darkness and that same darkness covered me. I was on that same path of ruin.”

Editor's Pick, Testimonies, StoriesDanielle CarterAugust 25, 2020local lion, fathers and sons, summer 2020, rebellion, party lifestyle, drugs, darkness, light of God, God's love, freedom, Josiah Davis, Boone, experiencing God, block 1Comment

Finding Purpose in the Pain

“But unlike Brittany, I was not the picture of perfection.”

Stories, TestimoniesDanielle CarterAugust 7, 2020Winter 2015, Betsy Bolick, Twins, Small Enough Ministries, Psalm 139, Sacral agenesis, Caudal Regression Syndrome, God's glory, sisters, Jeremiah 29:11, Acts 20:24, ministry, block 2Comment