Inspirational

Take a Quiet Moment Before the Countdown

Dec 31, 2025 Comments Off on Take a Quiet Moment Before the Countdown
February 14 @ 5:07 am

Before the calendar turns, we invite you to pause—just for a few moments—and take some quiet time with Jesus.  This is a sacred space to breathe deeply, to remember God’s faithfulness, and to listen for His voice.   It’s in these still moments that Jesus restores our hearts, gives clarity for the…

God’s Indescribable Gift 

Dec 22, 2025 Comments Off on God’s Indescribable Gift 
February 14 @ 5:07 am

The time of year when we celebrate Thanksgiving and Christmas is, for many reasons, my favorite time of year.  For one, it’s a time set aside for family, whether by blood or by choice.  But above all, this season is the best because of Jesus.  Yes, Thanksgiving has passed, but that doesn’t mean the act of…

The Sickness That Saved Him

Oct 22, 2025 Comments Off on The Sickness That Saved Him
February 14 @ 5:07 am

Deep in the Amazon jungle, in a village called Tiquie, Domingo was in tremendous pain.   His community tried everything they could to help ease his suffering, but quickly, they ran out of options.   So, he had to make the difficult decision and leave his friends and family behind, cross through…

Where God Wanted Us: One Family’s Unforgettable Mission Trip 

Jul 2, 2025 Comments Off on Where God Wanted Us: One Family’s Unforgettable Mission Trip 
February 14 @ 5:07 am

“At first, it was a bit of a breath-holding moment. But then I thought—this is spiritual warfare,” explained our children’s leader, Dee. “Satan is trying to shut this mission trip down because he hates what’s happening here. And yet, in that moment, I felt more faith than fear. I knew…

Showers of Blessings

Jun 4, 2025 Comments Off on Showers of Blessings
February 14 @ 5:07 am

Why is it that as soon as we get home from a mission trip, we stop expecting God to show up the same way He did while we were away?  During our orientation for the mission trip to the Dominican Republic, our team leader, Randy shared something simple but profound:…

“You Messed Me Up!”—How Conviction Led to a New Life

May 14, 2025 Comments Off on “You Messed Me Up!”—How Conviction Led to a New Life
February 14 @ 5:07 am

We were in Palawan, Philippines for a Week of Prayer. Each morning we’d be in the local hospital and every evening we’d have evangelistic meetings. I met her one morning after the messages, she was about my age, 70s, and a lifelong Catholic. But for 30 years, she had been…

Meeting People Where They Are

Mar 19, 2025 Comments Off on Meeting People Where They Are
February 14 @ 5:07 am

As I prepare to go on my ninth mission trip with Quiet Hour Ministries as their photojournalist, I’ve been reflecting back on some of the mission trips I’ve been on and the lessons I’ve learned along the way.  My mom and I have a running joke that instead of “We…

Small Device, BIG Impact

Jan 29, 2025 Comments Off on Small Device, BIG Impact
February 14 @ 5:07 am

Thousands of miles away, in the dust-swept villages of Northern Ghana, there are three individuals’ who received a 3-inch-long plastic device and were never the same again. Ibrahim, Kwabena, and Kwame each lived their own lives, unaware that their lives, the hearts of their families, and communities, would be forever…

The Journey From Trusting Spirits to God 

Dec 18, 2024 Comments Off on The Journey From Trusting Spirits to God 
February 14 @ 5:07 am

Alma is a simple farmer from Siayan, a rural area nestled in the mountainous terrain of the Philippines.    She was a part of Cebuano people by birth, but when she married her husband, she became a part of the Subanen tribe.    The Subanen people, rich in tradition, held their spiritual…

It’s Never Too Late

Nov 6, 2024 Comments Off on It’s Never Too Late
February 14 @ 5:07 am

It’s never too late to give your life to Him. We saw that firsthand just how true that was in Bolivia. On our mission trips, we make an effort to spend time with the local community where our evening meetings take place. It’s an opportunity for both our team and…