A few years ago, we were on a road trip as a family. We were going camping and so our destination was in the middle of nowhere. My wife turned to me countless times and begged me to ask for directions, but I would just reassure her that I knew exactly where we were. A couple hours later one of my kids said something along the lines of: “We saw that rock earlier, Daddy.” And that’s when I knew that…
It’s the very beginning of a new year, and we plan to make things different. We plan to work out more or be more financially stable; to work more efficiently in our careers or to be a more involved parent. Those are all valuable goals, but what if we bring God into the situation? What happens then? You may be surprised by how He responds to you. Have you been hoping for reconciliation with your spouse? Have you been in…
Every year we see God move in powerful ways in the lives of people during Prepare. Lives are changed, miracles happen, prayers are answered, and people hear God speak to them for the very first time. As we head into Prepare 2019, take a look as Doug and Kasie Castleberry share their own Prepare story of stepping out in faith and seeing God work a miracle. “In 2016, our faith was pushed, tested, relied upon, and revealed more than we…
Though he didn’t know what to expect, Josh Taylor decided to fast for the very first time last year at Prepare 2016. Josh shares with us what God did through his willingness to take a step of faith: “I had never fasted before participating in Prepare 2016. Upon speaking with many of our Milestone family, they shared with me it was their favorite time of year at Milestone, I was excited to experience it for myself, though I went into…
Milestone member Scott Stewart had two radically different experiences the last two years during Prepare. He’s shared his story as an encouragement for us to go “all in” for Prepare 2017. “Prepare 2017 starts tonight and the 3-day fast looms large in my thoughts. I’m reminded of the difference in my experience between Prepare 2015, which was amazing, and last year’s Prepare, when I was half-hearted in my participation. God is always faithful, but the contrast in those two years clearly…