Faith in Action Ministry June 2025 Update: Wins, Stories & How You Can Pray

Faith in Action Ministry, Texas Hill Country

God is at work! Rather than sending a newsletter, I thought I'd post a snapshot of what happened in June 2025 at Faith in Action Ministry in the Texas Hill Country, along with key blog posts you might have missed. Thank you for being part of this journey!"

📖 This Month’s Faith in Action Ministry Blog Posts

•  Agape Love Ministry: The Foundation of Faith in Action Discover how the highest form of Christian love—agape—transforms ordinary ministry work into extraordinary acts of faith that put others before yourself. Read here.

  
  

• The 3-Minute Faith Reset Learn the surprising truth about faith resets that most articles won't tell you—sometimes the most powerful spiritual breakthrough comes in just ten words from an unexpected messenger. Read here.

  
  

• John 3:16 Meaning: The Greatest Gift You've Already Received Experience John 3:16 like never before when God interrupts a Bible study to reveal why His greatest gift has become as overlooked as a re-gifted fruitcake. Read here.

  
  

• A Mother's Words About Combat PTSD That I'll Never Forget A mother's simple text about her husband's Vietnam nightmares and her son's war memories reveals the hidden truth about combat PTSD—it's a vortex that pulls entire families into its darkness, yet love refuses to let them drown. Read here.

• Fishers of Men: An Unexpected Encounter When a stranger's "fishers of men" bracelet turns out to be homemade from fishing tackle by a loving father twenty years ago, God teaches a profound lesson about recognizing His kingdom in the most unexpected places. Read here.

• Ultimate Bucket List Ideas: Better Than Bungee Jumping Wedding day wisdom reveals why your bucket list might be missing life's most important adventure—ensuring that when one spouse goes before the other, there are no goodbyes, only "I'll see you later in heaven." Read here.

  
  

• Hope in God's Word A widower who ministers to veterans and suicide survivors shares how trusting God's plan transforms life's deepest valleys into opportunities for spiritual growth and renewed hope. Read here.

  
  

• 7 Keys to the Kingdom of Heaven A father's patient driving lessons on narrow country roads with a 1944 Army jeep becomes the perfect metaphor for God's divine driver's education—preparing us to navigate the narrow way that leads to both earthly freedom and eternal life. Read here.

  
  

• Philippians 4:4: Verse of the Week When one man walks out of an airplane inferno that killed 241 others, discover why Paul's command to "rejoice always" isn't about denying pain—it's about turning your miracle rescue into your life's mission. Read here.
  

• Did We Find Jesus, or Did He Find Us? After a day when Murphy's Law seemed to rule and traffic made time melt like a Salvador Dalí painting, tiny Jesus figurines strategically placed on windowsills reveal the surprising answer to theology's most fascinating question. Read here.

  
  

• Light in the Darkness: An Invitation to Walk Seven Miles with God's Light Join a seven-week journey exploring God's Light through Scripture—from creation's first "Let there be light" to our calling as lights in the world—as we walk the Emmaus Road together and discover how light overcomes that primal anxiety when darkness threatens to overtake us. Read here.

  
  

• Faith in God's Word Discover why faith in God's Word isn't just about strong belief—it's the life-altering foundation that transforms how we navigate hard times, moving us from reliance on people and things to trusting God's perfect plan. Read here.

  
  

• From Service to Spiritual Purpose: How God Called Me to Create and Encourage Others Through Faith A U.S. veteran's journey from military service to spiritual mission reveals how God uses the quiet seasons of journaling, creativity, and even a beloved companion named Pootsy to transform personal healing into a ministry of encouragement for others. Read here.

  
  

• Let There Be Light: When God Creates Light Before sun or moon existed, God spoke light into cosmic darkness—not because He needed to see, but because He was thinking about us and the daily choices we'd face between light and darkness, requiring martial artist discipline to stay "in the flow." Read here.

  
  

• The Golden Thread: Finding God in the Ever-Changing River A scattered writing practice finally makes sense when the "golden thread" is revealed—we're all stepping into God's ever-changing river where some days the water is crystal clear and other times we're the pollutant stirring up the sediment. Read here.

• Ecuador Missions: From Wilderness to Restored Calling After a 40-year-old calling to Latin America seemed permanently derailed by divorce and twenty years of spiritual desert wandering, Dave Batcheller discovers that God's missionary dreams are never abandoned—only delayed until retirement brings the perfect timing for restoration in Ecuador. Read here. 

  
  

🙌 Ministry Wins (Celebrating God's work through Faith in Action Ministry!)

• ✅ Veteran's Outreach Impact: Our team invested eight meaningful hours with eight veterans at River Hills Health and Rehabilitation throughout June 2025, bringing hope and companionship to those who served our country.

• ✅ River Hills Bible Study Growth: Met three times in June to explore the remaining Fruit of the Spirit—Gentleness, Faithfulness, and Self-Control—deepening spiritual growth among residents.

• ✅ Suicide Survivors Support Launch: Our Suicide Survivors Support Group officially launched on June 26 at the BCFS conference room, creating a safe space for healing and community in the Texas Hill Country.

• ✅ 60s Music Night in Development: Secured DJ and received tentative administration approval for a nostalgic music event at River Hills—awaiting Activities Coordinator's return to finalize this groovy community gathering.

💬 How You Can Pray

• 🛐 Activities Coordinator's Health: Pray for the swift recovery and return of River Hills' Activities Coordinator so we can finalize our groovy 60s Music Night and continue serving the residents.

• 🛐 Suicide Survivors Support Growth: Pray for God to guide hurting hearts to our newly launched support group and for wisdom as we create a safe, healing environment for those walking through grief.

• 🛐 Veteran Outreach Impact: Pray that our weekly visits continue to bring hope and encouragement to the veterans at River Hills, and that God would open doors for deeper conversations about faith and healing.

🔜 Coming Next Month

• "Light in the Darkness" Series Continues: Join us for Mile Two of our seven-week journey exploring God's Light through Scripture as we discover "When God Shows Up as Light" – from burning bushes to pillars of fire.

• 60s Music Night Launch: Get ready to groove! Our nostalgic music event at River Hills Health and Rehabilitation is set to bring joy, community, and some far-out memories to our veteran friends.

• Suicide Survivors Support Expansion: Our newly launched support group continues meeting, providing ongoing hope and healing for those walking through loss in the Texas Hill Country community.

What stood out to you this month? Whether it's a story that touched your heart, a prayer request that resonates, or your own experience with God's perfect timing, we'd love to hear from you in the comments or share a prayer below!