I first met Aquila after our 101 class and I was blown away by her story. In fact, I’ve been so moved by what God’s done in her life, I shared it during our Christmas services. So many people were helped and encouraged by hearing her story, I wanted to give everyone the opportunity to get the full story from Aquila in her own words: “I just turned 62 and life hasn’t been easy for me. After enduring multiple back surgeries and other…
Can you remember the last time you asked yourself the simple question: Do I belong here? When we wrestle with the pain and challenges of our past, we often question our value, our abilities, and even our identity. In this place, we wonder if we measure up or fit in. But when you are surrounded by people who remind you that God sees you, He’s with you, and that He’s for you, things begin to flourish in your life. Recently,…
As we close out our Summer Stories series this week, we wanted to share with you our top five most-read stories of the year so far. For those of you who have been journeying with us for a while, this is a great way to refresh. If you are new to the Milestone Life blog, we hope you will be encouraged and inspired by these incredible stories. The Top Five Most-Read Stories of 2017 Simply click each headline or…
Break·through \’brak-,THrü\ noun 1. a sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development. Have you ever needed a breakthrough? Maybe you need one right now…a sudden dramatic development in that circumstance that keeps you up at night. It could be your marriage that’s falling apart, an addiction you just can’t seem to kick, that challenging toddler (or teenager) you can’t get through to, or a bad medical report. Maybe it’s a financial crisis, infertility struggle, the desire…
Dallas Cowboy Cory Procter had his NFL career ended abruptly in 2010 after suffering a serious knee injury. Being forced to leave the game he loved was difficult, but it was when his nephew was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2014 that his anger and bitterness toward God intensified. …
Early mornings, backpacks, lunches, and drop-off lines can only mean one thing–school is officially in session! This past weekend at Milestone Church, Pastor Jeff Little prayed for our teachers and administrators in our services and blessed them with a gift. It was an opportunity for us to say a huge THANK YOU! Here at Milestone we believe wholeheartedly in the calling of educators to pour into the next generation. Countless lives are impacted through their decision to guide, teach…
No one can avoid pain, but it’s how we choose to respond that makes all the difference. Terri Edwards is no stranger to tragedy. In 2007 she lost her first husband after a 13-month battle with cancer and two years later got the devastating news that her 17-year old son, Jonathan, had leukemia. He spent the greater part of the next 6 months in the hospital dealing with numerous complications and in October of 2009 passed away. …