by lukesmith | May 11, 2026
Darrell looked like everything was fine on the outside. He had given his life to Jesus, was serving at church, and loved his family, but behind the scenes he was hiding a struggle with alcohol that nobody fully knew about. What started as secret battles and shame...
by lukesmith | May 6, 2026
Thrive Students is a place where they feel known, supported, challenged in their faith, and surrounded by people who genuinely care about them.
by lukesmith | May 6, 2026
For years, she prayed and waited to become a mom, but nothing changed. What started as disappointment slowly turned into bitterness, anger, and feeling like God had completely ignored her prayers. But in the middle of that pain, God began to show her that His presence...
by lukesmith | May 4, 2026
For years, fear shaped his decisions, his relationships, and how he lived. Even though he knew God loved him, it never felt real. Then one unexpected moment changed everything and gave him the courage to trust God and face what he had been avoiding.
by lukesmith | Oct 9, 2024
I didn’t feel worthy or ready to disciple others. God connected me with an old friend who needed help and gave me the wisdom to guide her. Through our journey, she accepted Christ, and I realized we are all equipped to be disciple makers when we obey God’s...