Author Nancy Groom shares her faith journey which began and continued for many years in the Christian Reformed Church. Her Calvinist theology formed the basis of her perception of God
The thirteen years my husband, Ray, served as an Episcopal priest were exciting, fulfilling years. We had both come from a Disciples of Christ background, and we found the intellectual and liturgical ethos of the Episcopal Church very satisfying. But questions arose: Who was right? Which were the teachings faithful to the Gospel? Who was to say which teachings were true or false? Where was the locus of authority?
Teresa is an author, syndicated Catholic talk radio host, and motivational speaker with more than 30 years of experience in TV, radio and newspaper. In the year 2000, she left
Last year, Francka Povsic, my special friend and co-leader of our prayer group gave me a copy of the above inspirational audio cassette. These words from St. Francis De Sales powerfully describe the Truth that I have learned about God’s infinite love for me. Our Lady gently called me to peace through reported messages of Mary and eventually to the Roman Catholic Church.
Wes and Kelly Baker, a married couple, both grew up in the Nazarene tradition of Protestantism. They met as students at Mount Vernon Nazarene University in Ohio. They shared an
Brian and Barbara Lilley, lifelong citizens of Canada, shared their journey of faith with Marcus. Brian, a cradle Catholic, drifted away from his roots as he neared adulthood, but never
A child of immigrants – mother from Puerto Rico and father from Italy – Marie Joseph grew up in a Catholic environment through confirmation. However, following that perceived “graduation”, practice
It was difficult to watch Mary receive the Eucharist while I remained behind in the pew. I imagined how hard it would be to watch my family go up for Communion without me. The words spoken by the congregation in Mass — “Lord, I am not worthy to receive You, but only say the word and I shall be healed” — both irritated me and gave me hope.
“I was a ‘baby’ Christian struggling to live as one, becoming more and more aware of my sinfulness, as well as my inability to make the needed changes.” Marilyn Grodi discusses her journey home.
Denise Bossert grew up in Iowa as a daughter of a Wesleyan pastor. It was a childhood where she would come to know Jesus and develop her faith. Denise’s father
Drake and Crystal McCalister were both ordained ministers of The International Church of the Foursquare Gospel, a evangelical Pentecostal denomination founded by Aimee Semple McPherson. They share their story of coming home.
Peggy Bowes speaks of growing up in an intensely-Catholic home with four sisters and parents who, strengthened by the symbols displayed and devotions practiced, lived their faith fully. The girls