We are all bombarded each day with decisions that have to be made and steps that need to be taken to make it to the next task or responsibility on our list. But how do we know what the next right thing is?

Sometimes life doesn’t end up like we hoped it would. Time after time, Rebecca had hope that life would be easier and that she would know a love that she dreamed of, but disappointment kept falling at her doorstep. You will be encouraged by this story as she finds true love and joy from the One that helped her to begin again.

When the Christmas season comes around, I often think a lot about Mary and the journey she was called to live. Her story seems to show a woman who was brave, humble, and ready to follow God no matter what was placed in front of her.

James 1:2-3 says, “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness.” In 2008, Jane and Lauren walked through trials like they never imagined. I’m thankful that Lauren is willing to tell her story of walking through this scary time as a child and for Jane sharing how she watched her daughter fight for her life.

Today we hear about a journey of forgiveness, freedom, and healing for a mother who had an abortion. I’m thankful for her openness to share this difficult story. The forgiveness she found is freeing and something we all need.

“In the absence of answers, faith is born. These are words that ring true as Meagan and her husband walk the road of infertility. Today she shares her story of pain, uncertainty, and faith that will encourage you to see Christ woven into any difficult situation.

October is Miscarriage, Stillbirth, and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Today my friend, Esther, is telling her story. I pray you are encouraged to hear how God was with her and brought healing to her heart.

The perfect white dress. The fairytale wedding. The perfect guy. Having kids and starting a family. These are things that most girls dream about. But sometimes those dreams do not come true.

As we continue to share stories from real women on Journey One Eighty, there will be some vulnerability shown. I believe that when we are honest with ourselves and honest with others about our struggles, that we allow our stories to help others going through the same thing. I also believe that If I ask someone to share about a difficult journey to help others, that I need to be willing to do the same.

I’m here with Katie who is a talented photographer and a newly found gardener. She and her husband have been planting small gardens for a few years, but in January of 2020 they decided to use the tools they had to go big.