A time as this
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Last published Thu, Mar 20, 2025
Alison has finally built the perfect life-after years of struggle, she's surrounded by loyal friends, a devoted boyfriend, and the financial security she once only dreamed of. Everything is finally falling into place.
But just when she's ready to embrace her happily ever after, an unexpected encounter with God shakes her world to its core. Suddenly, the future she meticulously planned never aligned with His purpose for her. As doubt, fear, and faith collide, Alison is faced with an impossible choice-cling to the life she's built or surrender to the unknown path God is calling her to.
Will she risk everything to follow His plan, or will she hold on to what's safe and familiar? Follow Alison's journey of faith, sacrifice, and the life-changing power of trusting God's will over her own.
"It is good for me that I have been afflicted, That I may learn your statutes" Psalm 119:71
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