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Testimonies & Stories
Personal faith journeys, testimonies, and inspirational stories.


Did We Find Jesus, or Did He Find Us?
A hilarious Murphy's Law morning leads to divine appointments with tiny Jesus figurines in the most unexpected places. Sometimes when we think we're searching for Jesus, we discover He's been finding us all along.
Trace Pirtle
Jun 203 min read
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Ecuador Missions: From Wilderness to Restored Calling
Dave Batcheller's journey to Ecuador missions began over 40 years ago with a calling that seemed to be a Divine Appointment. But sometimes God's timing requires a season in the wilderness before restoration can come. After two decades of struggle and spiritual desert wandering, Dave discovered that God's plans are never abandoned—only delayed until the perfect moment. Here's his remarkable story of how a seemingly lost missionary calling was beautifully restored in retirement
Trace Pirtle
Jun 118 min read
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john 3 16 meaning: The Greatest Gift You've Already Received
During a Bible study at River Hills Health and Rehab, the Holy Spirit interrupted my prepared lesson to reveal the hidden meaning of John 3 16. We've turned God's greatest gift into a "fruitcake"—casually dismissed rather than treasured. Through this divine course correction, discover what John 3 16 really means and why it's the most precious gift you've already received.
Trace Pirtle
Jun 99 min read
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Christian Blog Submissions: Share Your Faith Story
At Faith in Action Ministry, we believe every believer has a unique story worth telling. Whether you're a Christian entrepreneur building...
Trace Pirtle
May 314 min read
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Christianity and Martial Arts: Mike Deegan's Integration of Faith at Iron Mantis
In the Texas Hill Country, Mike Deegan's Iron Mantis Martial Arts Academy offers more than just self-defense training. Drawing from his journey from incarceration to ministry, Mike integrates Christian virtues with traditional Chinese kung fu. Like the Tai Chi symbol itself, he views these seemingly opposing traditions as complementary forces that create something greater together—building both physical skill and spiritual character in his students.
Trace Pirtle
May 147 min read
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Murphy's Law vs. Fruit of the Spirit: A Sunday Morning Revelation
Ever had one of those days where everything seems to go wrong? From stubbed toes to bad coffee, the author's chaotic Sunday morning seemed governed by Murphy's Law. But a timely spiritual revelation changed everything. We can break free from negative thought patterns by shifting focus to the Fruit of the Spirit—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Christians have spiritual resources to transform how we respond to life's e
Trace Pirtle
May 116 min read
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The Course and the Cross: Jeff Healey's Christian Testimony
This post is the Christian testimony of marathon runner Jeff Healey, who wrote it in 2021 while in Celebrate Recovery.
Trace Pirtle
May 413 min read
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He Is Risen!
This post reminds us that "He is risen" and calls us to establish new ministries or recommit to established ones. Let's be "doers of the word" as ambassadors of Christ.
Trace Pirtle
Apr 203 min read
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