By Marnie Hammar I curled into my comfy gray chair, one of my feet tucked under me, with my opposite knee raised to balance my red...

By Nicole Williams Hear Him Louder Essay Series: Nicole’s Story My heart felt heavy that Fall as I saw her leaning in to pray with two...

By Becky Keife Hear Him Louder Essay Series: Becky’s Story I didn’t think I had an issue with identity. I’ve always been a pretty...

By Jen Roland Hear Him Louder Essay Series: Jen’s Story I sat across the booth from my friend, Karen, as we met to discuss book ideas....

By Christie Thomas Hear Him Louder Essay Series: Christie’s Story My son lay under a mound of blankets as I stretched out beside him....

By Jennifer Sakata Hear Him Louder Essay Series: Jennifer's Story I arrived bleary-eyed. Fatigued by the grief that hangs on a daughter...

By Casey Hilty Hear Him Louder Essay Series: Casey's Story A wise teacher once told me that a loud voice amplifies the students’ noise...

By Becky Beresford Hear Him Louder Essay Series: Becky's Story I remember taking my seat as class began, unaware of what God was about to...

By Jana MacCarrie Fraley Hear Him Louder Essay Series: Jana’s Story I sat horseback, looking out across the wide open prairie, watching...

By Monika Kirkland Hear Him Louder Essay Series: Monika’s Story It started off okay, I suppose. “Yes, I can do this!” I thought,...

By Michelle Layer Rahal Hear Him Louder Essay Series: Michelle’s Story When I was growing up in rural western New York, the word...

By Brianna Barrett Hear Him Louder Essay Series: Brianna’s Story The quiet that morning felt lonely. I slowly got out of bed, my body...

By Susan Park Hear Him Louder Essay Series: Susan’s Story Growing up in a first-generation Korean-American church, I remember sitting in...

By Joy Marker Hear Him Louder Essay Series: Joy’s Story Tears flowed freely down my cheeks while I sat in my rocking chair in the tiny...

By Julie Lefebure Hear Him Louder Essay Series: Julie’s Story I love the beginning of each new year. With it comes hope, promise, and the...

By Cara Blondo Hear Him Louder Essay Series: Cara's Story In disbelief my friends asked, “You’re not coming? You’re canceling?” Yes, I...

By Shay S. Mason Hear Him Louder Essay Series: Shay's Story Have you ever played scripture roulette, flipping through the pages of your...

By Elisabeth Brooks Hear Him Louder Essay Series: Elisabeth's Story I sat in the Ohio Union auditorium in a barely post-covid world,...

By Holly J. Compton Hear Him Louder Essay Series: Holly's Story “If the Lord asked you to sell all your things and move to another...

By Erin Greneaux Hear Him Louder Essay Series: Erin's Story My preschool daughter didn’t skip to the car with her usual enthusiasm as I...