stories of people who have
been there.
DeAnna was forced into a season of waiting, after receiving a cancer diagnosis. Despite the overwhelming uncertainty, God guided her toward a holistic treatment approach + brought comfort through connections, scriptures, + worship. Today, she feels amazing, running + playing with her kids, trusting God with her journey.
Katie felt called to help through Harbor Families, but God had her wait longer than expected. During that time, grief, unexpected connections, and tough decisions tested her faith. In the end, she learned to trust God’s plan, even when nothing made sense.
Le + his wife bought a house before the market crashed + spent years waiting, + feeling stuck. A move to South Dakota and tough financial choices forced them to rethink what it meant to give, serve, + trust—especially when life didn’t feel stable.
After losing her job, Samantha faced an avalanche of challenges—an injury, surgeries, her husband’s job loss, + more. Despite feeling depressed + overwhelmed, she leaned on her faith, prayer, and support from others, trusting that God had a plan even when things felt out of control.
Jason put his future plans on hold after father’s death in 2015. Spent years grappling with grief, depression, + his relationship with God. In 2017, he enlisted in the Marines, unsure of his path, + eventually returned to the Midwest. Years later, after a series of struggles, he found his way back to faith at Ransom Church, where he was baptized in 2024.
After losing his stepdad and mom, Cole struggled with grief and guilt. Despite feeling lost, he found comfort in God, discovering beauty through pain. His faith grew stronger, + he learned to see God’s presence in the midst of his sorrow, finding healing + peace along the way.
Brett + Kari faced grief through multiple miscarriages, finding peace + support in their faith. They grew closer as a couple, trusting God’s process. They now help others who’ve experienced similar losses, advocating for openness and community support in grief.