The Urban Dictionary defines “Godincidence” as “the obvious presence of God, in what classically has been termed ‘coincidence,’ in which there is no plausible explanation.” As Christians, we believe that everything that happens does so under the sovereignty of Our Almighty God. Indeed, Psalm 139 declares that every moment of our lives has been recorded and laid out in His book …
Option Exploration: Maggie – A Save Story from Chicago, Illinois
We like the safety of having a “Plan B,” a fallback in case “Plan A” does not pan out. Perhaps, having more than one option somehow makes us feel that we are more in control of our situation. The truth is that, no matter how many options we create, we are never fully in control – only God is. And …
Trading Her Yoke: Arianna – A Save Story from Cleveland, Ohio
One of the most comforting promises Jesus imparted during His ministry on earth was for all who are weary and heavy laden to come to Him and take up His yoke, and He will give rest. Carrying the yoke with Jesus means we make the choice to come under His covering of grace and walk in step with Him. In …
Appointed Disappointment: Meena – A Save Story from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
“Hope deferred makes the heart sick,” wrote King Solomon in Proverbs. Being human means we are familiar with disappointment and the crushing heartache it can bring. However, in the hands of the Almighty God Who wastes nothing in our lives, He uses disappointment to facilitate our growth and bring about a greater redemptive good. Solomon implied this in the next …
The Father Who Ran: Louisa – A Save Story from San Antonio, Texas
When confronted with an unexpected pregnancy, it is frequently the case that the father of the baby responds by running away from his preborn child, either by abandoning his girlfriend and leaving her alone to deal with the situation, or by pressuring her to have an abortion. Our Heavenly Father, however, is the One Who always runs towards His children, …