ollow us on Facebook.L ife has its difficulties... dealing with them is tough. If you're facing sickness, death
addictions, etc. ... you may need a way to move forward. After battling cancer twice, Kathy,
our founder, found life was better when she hung on to her faith or the faith of others. With 
a desire to provide hope and encouragement to those suffering, she started this ministry.
Read the stories we've collected of people who've been through storms in life and survived by Hangin' on Faith in Jesus. We believe reading about how others prevailed can give you strength and encouragement to make it through and imagine a better day. Many of our authors are even willing to listen and talk with you if you need that extra personal touch.
We trust you'll find a story that'll encourage you - or maybe for a friend. When you're ready, submit YOUR story! Not only can it help others, you'd be amazed at how writing it can help your own healing process. Stories are a powerful thing.
New Beginnings
Happy New Year? I pose that as a question since I'm not sure how your new year is starting. Perhaps all is well - or even great. Or perhaps you are in the midst of a difficulty. Maybe you are struggling to make ends meet or dealing with a recent loss. Life can be hard - really hard at times. I know of many who are probably thinking, "Ok so it is a New Year - I don't see that life will be any better this year - just more of the same." They have no hope. I pray that you are not in that place. Praise the Lord for He has promised us Hope:
For I, the LORD your God, will hold your right hand, saying to you, 'Fear not, I will help you.' - Isaiah 41:13
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. - Philippians 4:13
And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. - Romans 8:28
God loves us so deeply that He doesn't "control us." But, He does desire to help us, guide us, and lead us upon our request - when we ask for His help. Though He does allow us to suffer the consequences of poor choices, He also offers mercy (forgives) and grace (does not punish us) when we repent and call on Him.
Featured Story
I Gained The Whole World But...
by Jim - Raleigh, NC
I was born and raised in a Christian home, with a big hole inside me. It was a constant nagging voice inside saying "no one loves you, you can't do it, no one likes you." I needed to prove to myself that I could and that I was worthy to be loved. Because of work my dad was gone a lot, so I turned to Jeff, an older boy. He was my best friend when we were home, but at school he treated me as if I did not exist. He was the BMOC (Big Man On Campus). He was into evil and probably recognized that I would follow his lead. He introduced me to pornography at 10 which set the stage for how I thought women were to be treated. He taught me how to be a bad boy, he improved my low self-esteem. I always chose to do the things that I wanted, never considered what would be good for others. My teen years were filled with sports, girls, and cars, all the while focused on how great I was. Because of sports I didn't smoke or drink. Like Jeff I became the next BMOC. I did get into college but quit as soon as I realized that I was no longer THE MAN. I never went back. I stopped going to church as soon as I left home, only attending on Christmas and Easter when I visited my parents.