Adoption as Children of God – Paul Estabrooks
By Paul Estabrooks While working with Far East Broadcasting Company in Manila, Philippines, my wife, Dianne, and I felt led of God to adopt a baby Filipina girl. We named her Melinda and she happily joined our two older birth children as a permanent member of our family to this…
All my single ladies on Womens Day
Hello to all the stunning single women on International Women’s Day! This post is for you. Do you ever feel like life has passed you by because you’re single at “a certain age”? Or like you are overlooked in some social circles- or worse, church circles- because you don’t have…
Lent Devotional – Canadian Bible Society
“I WAITED A LONG TIME FOR HAPPIER DAYS TO COME.” I remember a time in my life when I had sunk into a depression. I was getting the help I needed, but feared that I would feel that way forever. That was a real despair- seeing no way to break…
Always Know
Our first ever See Hear Love book, Always Know… is now available! “Always Know” is a collection of stories and encouraging life lessons from brave women and men who have been guests and contributors to See Hear Love, who share their experiences and learnings that have been held open-handed to God, the…
The Christian Leadership Implosion
It’s been a difficult few years, watching Christian leaders who have greatly impacted and inspired my faith implode in very public ways. Abuse, sexual misconduct, sketchy finances, anger and control, pride, and misdirection have all played a part as the stories have unfolded. I could name names, but also,…
When He Was Just Justin: The First Time I Met Justin Bieber
Ann Mainse It was a Friday in June of 2008. Our Full Circle show was going live-to-air across the country at 9 a.m. and our guest had just arrived. She was pretty and petite and seemed more than just a little nervous. While she had come to tell her story…
It’s All About Connecting! – Moira Brown
“It’s All About Connecting!” That was my signature line in the Full Circle program opener. Being somewhat addicted to “show and tell”, the declaration was reinforced with an action. To this day, the sofa sisters mimmic my arms sweeping together until two hands touch! Separation and isolation…
You Are – Liz Forkin Bohannon
What I said yes to was a Good Friday event and a reenactment of the crucifixion of Jesus. We drove to the address listed on the invitation and parked our cars along a residential street. We then walked for what felt like a long distance down a winding drive and…
Introvert or Extrovert? The World Needs You to Be You! – Holley Gerth
Introvert or Extrovert? The World Needs You to Be You! Holley Gerth Are there moments of your life that feel like photographs in your mind? You remember every detail. You can recall what you were wearing. When you think back, you tell yourself, “That was when everything started to change.” …
Church, Can We Talk? – Shaley Hoogendoorn
Shaley Hoogendoorn I was shaking, crying and struggling to breathe. I was sitting, hidden in a stairwell at my church. Was it a heart attack? I closed my eyes and prayed, Was this the end? I felt utterly alone. That was the worst panic attack I’d ever…