The Moment That Changed My Life Forever

The Moment That Changed My Life Forever (Jana Carlson's Testimony) symbolized by a 1970s basement with brown wood panelled walls, brown carpet, and brown furnishings

I grew up in church, read my Bible, and tried to live a godly life—but something was missing. It wasn’t until years later, through heartbreak and hardship, that I discovered the joy of truly knowing God. This is my story of how the gospel transformed my faith from routine to relationship, from discontented duty to delight.

Snow Shampoo and a Priceless Pearl

A pearl necklace to represent the gospel, our most precious treasure with which we must practice faithful stewardship

My grandparents survived the Great Depression and World War II, and taught me about faithful stewardship of the most valuable treasure.

The Best Part of My Day

An open Bible and a steaming mug on a table in front of an open window in the morning light

Follow me through my normal morning routine, including how I delight in God’s Word through Bible reading, meditation, and prayer.

Mashed Potatoes on the Ceiling

mashed potatoes on the ceiling

It’s unlikely you’ve ever had to scrub dried mashed potatoes off your ceiling, but I have. Let me tell you how it happened and how it relates to the gospel.

Scattered Seeds

dandelion seeds blowing in the wind

Do you ever wonder if your efforts matter? God’s Word offers encouragement for us in the plodding and sometimes wearying work of everyday faithfulness.

Restore the Wonder

glorious mountain range at sunrise with glowing forest and fields in the foreground

It’s easy to lose our wonder and appreciation of things we see or experience regularly. It happens with our surroundings, and it happens with the gospel.

Killing Mice and Conquering Sin

killing mice and conquering sin

A recent home invasion by mice reminded me of the truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ—the most effective strategy for resisting temptation and conquering sin.