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The Lasting Impact of Hope Packs

Real stories from real people whose lives have been changed The power of taking a few minutes to assemble a Hope Pack has the potential to infuse hope and change that can last a lifetime for the man...
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The Power of Serving

What I Got When I Gave Just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. —Matthew 20:28 Does serving really make a difference? I believe it...
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New Beginnings: Ashley’s Baptism Story

Growing up is not easy. We all have memories of that time in our lives. Some are good, and some are bad. For Ashley, memories from childhood are especially tough. Read her story of triumphing over...
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How A Global Serving Trip Can Change Your Life

Nick and Theresa Budmats have been going on global serving trips for decades, leading family teams and adult teams to Latin America and the Middle East. Their passion for the local church and building...
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Living With Depression and Hope: Sav’s Story.

When you’re eleven years old and start feeling numb, you don’t really have the language to explain how you’re feeling. That was me. Something changed when I turned eleven and I found myself with...
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Addiction and Co-Dependency: A Story of Recovery.

I’m often the oldest in the room at RECOVER gatherings. I will be 70 this month, I’m a boomer, and have spent many years growing up in a household affected by addiction and co-dependency.  As...