Recently a lot of things (bad things, which i won't mention here) have happened to a dear friend of mine. She was born in a Christian family but even though her knowledge in the Bible is quite strong, her faith has been very shaky. I felt the Lord's leading for me to talk to her and know her better through these issues she's been facing and I can see the Lord working in her life. Just this morning she responded to an alter call for the church leader to pray for her and I think it's very brave for her to do so. I've been praying for her a lot and I can see God's hand in all of this. PTL. - Jet

Recently inherited my brother's old car - nice and fancy... but almost got in a car accident yesterday... DOUBLE PTL for new car and the "almost" part of my previous statement! - Marlo

Attempting to find parking at the beach today was a patience-trying time as we wove in and out of the swarm of cars doing the same thing. When we finally nabbed a parking space 2 hours later, not only was it was right across from the pier, but we also didn't have to feed the meter since it was after 6pm. God is so good to allow us not to find parking 'til after 6pm so we didn't have to pay! He really provides. PTL. -Helen

Just finished listening to Crazy Love by Francis Chan that is free on Christianaudio.com. It really encouraged me to have a renewed passion for Jesus Christ. If anyone is struggling with complacency, I highly recommend you listening to it. PTL. -Alex

My non-believer friends are starting to say PTL. PTL. -Heidi

Today, as I was looking back on the crazy emotional things happening to me lately, I realized that God was there every step of the way. And although things didn't happen the way I wanted them to, the way God had his hand on the whole situation, was incredible. It always is, and it always leaves me in awe. PTL. -Heidi

We started practicing the dances today (thanks to the amazing choreographing duo, Julian and Melody) in the hot hot heat outside. It was SO hot but PTL because it's simply training us for the mission trip to the Philippines next summer. We should be thankful because we actually have it really good with the heat here compared to other countries. PTL! -RJ

Today, our week long VBS finished and the blessings God has done throughout this week our countless. God is good. PTL! - Stephanie

We're back. PTL. -Michael

Today a good friend of mine told me she's been attending Crossroads regularly and decided to be baptized last night. She's decided to dedicate her life to Christ and I have another Accountability partner outside of church. God truly provides. PTL. -Aarika

Today is our second day being home with both our little girls. It's so amazing to see how our little one interacts with baby girl. God is super good with blessing us with two beautiful little girls and allowing us to raise both of them. Also in the hospital so many people from church came to visit us even though the hospital was so far. Oh how we were so encouraged by their love towards us. PTL. - Geneyem

Today, I start my photography internship, I'm so nervous. PTL. -Ica

Today, during Sunday service, I got to witness God's amazingly powerful saving grace as He worked in people's hearts to accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior of their lives, more specifically, my dear dear friend, Janice. Praise God for Christ's finished work on the cross that saves sinners and grants them the greatest joy in a relationship with Him for all of eternity for those who believe, for the Holy Spirit who stirs people's hearts to accept the gospel, and for answered prayers and His perfect timing. Praise God for the salvation of souls through God's gift to us in Christ that we do not deserve. God is sososososo gracious, merciful, and GOOD. I'm sosososo HAPPY. PTL! -Helen

Today, I met Geneyem's baby. Today, I held Geneyem's baby. She's the cutest little thang and I wanted to hold her forever. Her little toes are the cutest. PTL! -RJ

Today, Geneyem had a baby. PTL. -Julian

Early this morning.....Geneyem's water broke!!! Baby Karis is on her way! What's funny is last night she was telling us she had a feeling Karis would stay for the 10 remaining days. This will be the second Barrett baby (girl). God's surprises and miracles. PTL. -Julian

PTL for music, especially when my dad and Andrew rock out in the car together. Tonight, both of them were singing loud and proud. My mom and I couldn't stop laughing. PTL for good times like these and the many more to come. -RJ

Today, I arrived from the Philippines safe and sound. I praise God for His traveling mercies and for His sovereignty throughout my flight. Even providing me the exact change needed to pay the airport fee in the Philippines. And a mostly comfortable flight back. And a short layover in Korea. And for keeping my safe while I traveled by myself. PTL. -Krissa

This evening, I was able to attend a Wednesday night service with my cousin at her church, Maranatha Chapel. The praise and worship portion was so moving and Pastor Ray Bentley presented a great sermon about Luke 15, which reminded me of God's forgiveness and unceasing love for us. PTL for being able to praise the wonders of our God anywhere and any day of the week! -Melody

My husband is the most caring, amazing, and loving man I have ever met. Being pregnant and having a toddler is pretty difficult, but because of him, he makes it way easier. Even when he is tired from work, he always has the energy to take care of our little girl so that I can rest. He's completely understanding with how I am lately, which is tired. And it's so wonderful that he allows me to take naps during the day while he watches our little girl. I know that he is doing this to serve me and to glorify God at the same time. PTL. - Geneyem

I was reading one of C.S. Lewis' works and he brought to my attention that there is a being that truly hates us. Through a short chain of introspective events, I realized the things that I thought were not doing me any harm, the things I thought I had under control, were hindering me from enjoying the Lord. PTL for pain. ugh - Joshua

Today I had a lovely date with my little girl. We watched a movie in the theater for free (she was really good) and then lunch (she ate her food). I'm going to miss these alone times with her but I'm excited for having lovely dates with two of my little girls. PTL. -Geneyem

Today, I had some quality time with my accountability partner, Andrewho. Thanks to Joshua Harris, we realized that the reason we've been failing so much is because we've been relying too much on our own power and legalistic goals. Praise God we can despair at our weaknesses and put our dependence on God's power, whose grace is sufficient for me. Andrewho and I resolved to do this instead. PTL. - Julian

Along with 8 other people, we were able to buy a giftcard at starbucks and told the cashier to pay for $2 of every drink... it seemed to not only make the day of some customers, but the workers too! PTL for STL - Spreading the love! - Marlo

Tonight we went through some INTENSE exercising and my body was so not used to it. My legs were shaking and my arms were shaking while trying to hold a position and they now feel weak as ever. Even though I'm not as good as all those girls who have so much experience, I'm thankful that God taught me that it's never too late. I just need to give it all to Him and find my confidence in Christ. I'm just thankful to God that I even have legs and arms to do the things we did today. PTL! -RJ

"I can do ALL things through CHRIST who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13

I was dreading going to Las Vegas today,not because of Las Vegas itself,but because I wasn't going to get to go to Bible Study or Church. My family and I were on the road to Las Vegas and in the car I thought to myself why I wanted to go to Bible Study or Church and I sadly realized that I really wanted to go because I wasnt going to get to be with my friends. I praise the lord today because he rebuked me and reminded me that friends are blessings and great assets to help us grow in love together like Christ,but when you seperate friends from God and put them above him like I did you are sinning against him and you may not know it. In my case I was disguising this sin thinking that it was alright to feel this way because I wanted accountability even though I really wanted to just laugh with my friends without God being the central point of my conversations with friends. So PTL for God's unfailing and refining love. -E.J.