November kicks off more than two months of holiday festivities and celebrations – many of which include a plethora of food, fun and gifts. While the holiday season is an amazing time to connect with friends and family, there are some components of consumption and materialism that are important to keep in check. So, you might be wondering how to ground yourself.

You probably didn’t wake up this morning thinking, “I can change the world,” but the fact is: you can.

Jeffrey and Kristine Moore’s incredible adoption story all started with a calling — a vision from God that led the husband and wife on a 10-year journey that culminated in 2017 in Peru when they lovingly adopted four adorable siblings: Elizabeth, Jhonatan, Mariaelena, and Talia.

Jesus is very clear in the Bible that the two most important commandments for humanity are to “love God” and to “love others,” with the latter proclamation sparking important questions about how Christians should engage in helping others. So, this article focuses on tips and volunteer opportunities that will allow you to share God’s love through service.

Following God’s calling isn’t always easy. It’s a lesson the Kremser family of Littleton, Colo. knows well. Robyn and Trevor Kremser were excited to share their adoption story with Pure Flix Insider because they hoped it would inspire others to take their own leaps of faith. What they didn’t know was that they were also in for a life-changing surprise!

Some adoption stories start off with both parents knowing they are called to adopt, but others need a little more nudging. Though Joel and Samantha Brandt are now working on their second United States adoption, it wasn’t that long ago that Joel insisted he’d never adopt. But God works on our hearts gently and over time.

Adoption is a beautiful way to build a family, but it can be a long and sometimes difficult journey. Kim and Steven Wilson of Fresno, California were excited to share their story with Pure Flix Insider just so they could encourage other adoptive parents. But what they didn’t know was that they were also in for a life-changing surprise:

The pro-life movement is one of the most prevalent causes in the faith community. We pray, we march, we post on social media... and together we’ve made a pretty big impact on culture and policy. Supporting life is a common-ground issue that crosses denominations and sometimes even political parties. Sadly, the conversation often ends at birth. But if you’re pro-life, you should also be pro-adoption.

Imagine living in your car with no idea where your next meal is coming from. That’s exactly the situation one family from Roswell, Ga. found itself in, with three teenage boys. “Mom and Dad’s bedroom is the front seat, boys’ bedroom is the back seat. And that was life for them,” says Jeff Nene, national spokesperson for Convoy of Hope. A series of unfortunate circumstances left the family with no idea what to do next, so they wound up at a Convoy of Hope community outreach event.

A single mom of three, Laqueta had been struggling to make it in Denver. A full time student, she works the night shift at McDonald’s to provide for her family, but it can be tough to make ends meet. Enter Convoy of Hope, a faith-based nonprofit that helps families like Laqueta’s. Convoy of Hope held a community event in the park near her home. Her kids were so excited that they got up early to go. They received free groceries, flu shots, shoes, and other supplies. “This help couldn’t have come at a better time,” she said. “It gives us hope.”

Cancer is an affliction that affects members of every church. One way churches can support those suffering with cancer is to hold fundraisers to assist with medical bills and other costs that arise when cancer takes hold. Here are five creative ideas for fundraising that can help churches be the hands and feet of Christ to cancer patients who need caring and hope.

There’s nothing like starting the new year off with an inspirational story that stirs the soul and lifts our spirit.

Just when we think we have a handle on today’s college-age students and entry-level professionals--both their positive and not-so-positive attributes--along comes a story about a large gathering of young Christians coming together and making a difference..