Love

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Jimmy

Jimmy’s story reminds us that love comes first—that the way we speak, listen, and walk with people often speaks louder than anything we say. His journey shows that faith grows best when it’s caught, not taught, and that God’s timing is always perfect.

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James

Through his story of learning the courage to love, James Choy reminds us that love is most powerful when it costs us something—that it’s possible to stand firm in truth while extending grace, and that unity begins where judgment ends.

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Chris

Through the quiet strength and wisdom of his grandmother Lila, Chris Rhoades learned that love is a daily choice, generosity a way of living, and freedom comes from holding life lightly. Her legacy continues to shape how he lives, gives, and loves today.

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Mitch

Mitch’s story invites us to rethink how we engage loved ones who don’t share our faith—showing that true discipleship begins not with judgment or argument, but with humility, understanding, and love rooted in the Word of God.

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JoAnn

Fasting is more than abstaining from food—it’s an act of surrender that opens us to God’s power. When we obey Him in this way, we learn that true strength comes not from self-discipline alone, but from the Spirit who meets us in our weakness.

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Tammi

Tammi’s story is a picture of God’s design for both the human body and the body of Christ—how, when one part is weak, another strengthens it. Through her journey with anemia, she discovered that God created us to support one another in community and to live out our unique design as His masterpiece.

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Lance

Lance’s story explores what it means to live as the Church beyond Sunday. Through honest questions about community, discipleship, and purpose, he reminds us that faith is not confined to a service—it’s a way of life shaped by transformation and love.

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Rena

Rena’s story is about leading with love in a world that often misunderstands faith. Through honest friendship and mentorship, she learns that the most powerful way to embody her beliefs is by creating space for others to be seen, known, and accepted as they are.