"When we choose to live optimistically, we're not just improving health and wellness; we're aligning our hearts and minds and lives with God's plans for human flourishing." -Justin Camp. Read "Optimism: A Wonderful Paradox".

Today, Kurt Avery is opening up about his deep-rooted passion for saving lives through clean water, why he never misses a companywide lunch at the factory and how studying history and Creation has shaped him into a better thinker and a stronger Christian.

"Prayer is for God's glory and not an attempt to petition God to conform to our selfish desires. God does not need our prayers, but we need to pray them. Otherwise, we may become, or have become, ungrateful and selfish." -Tony Ash.

Dr. Alemu Beeftu has faithfully preached God’s Word for the last five decades, despite discouragement, spiritual attacks and even threats of death. In today’s conversation, he’s getting honest about part of that journey.

"Jesus would tell us that if we want to be happy and find life, go lose yourself in an older person, someone poor, homeless, an orphan, someone suffering, the lonely. It does not have to be heroic service." -Milton Jones.

In this interview, Jackson TerKeurst opens up about the trauma he faced at an early age and the redemption that God has woven into his story. Read more of Jackson's thought-provoking interview:.

"Being optimistic isn't what makes you grateful. Being grateful is what makes you optimistic." -Justin Camp. Read "Optimism Paradox".

Today, Audrey shares with us how a well-cooked noodle dish takes her back to her growing-up years in Indonesia, why she never turns down an opportunity to “vacation with the Lord” and how the Holy Spirit gives her fresh insights when she reads Scripture.

"Should we be employed 40, 50, or 60 hours a week doing something that works against God's purposes in the world? To answer this question adequately, of course, requires that we be clear about the work that God is doing in the world." -Philip Kenneson.

Today, @ChipIngram2 shares his favorite ways to relax and refresh his spirit, the journaling practice that keeps him honest with God, and the relationships and resources that have impacted him most. Read more of Chip's thought-provoking interview:.

"God, thank you for giving me the grace that I need while I am in the process of letting go of anything and everything that has held me captive to the past. You know my struggles and the battles I have faced." -Cristina Baker.

In this interview, Kevan Chandler shares his wisdom on how our needs should be seen as doors of opportunity, invitations to enter into true connection and fellowship. Read more of Kevan's thought-provoking interview:.

In today’s conversation, @VermaPrasanta is digging deeper into our need to belong, what that looked like for her in her growing-up years compared to today and her favorite ways to unwind and refresh her mind, emotions and spirit.

"There are special people who serve as cracks in the world. They let divine light in to the rest of us. Neither we nor they see the whole of it, but through them we get a glimpse, a sliver." -Paul Prather.

In this interview, @ryanpotebooks discusses his favorite meals from Hawaii, how writing helped him overcome PTSD and led him to Jesus, and the spiritual habits and resources he uses to grow spiritually and combat his tendency to overwork.

"The roads we choose to walk determine the depth of relationships we will enjoy with God, our families and our friends for the rest of our lives — and how much peace, joy, excitement and significance we will enjoy over those years." -Justin Camp.

In this interview, @bob_welch23 opens up about challenges he’s endured over the years, including learning to tame the beast of pride and being “subtly shunned” by fellow believers. Read more of Bob's thought-provoking interview:.

"The effort of healing is worth the pain that come with it. Healing and wholeness are worth every cost." -Jennifer J. Camp. Read "Healing and Reverie".

In today’s interview, @vivmabuni opens up about how her battle with cancer shifted the way she approached God’s call on her life.⁠.⁠.Read more of Vivian's thought-provoking interview:.

"The essence of prayer is not so much what we do as what God does in us. Meeting God in prayer is responding to the Divine invitation to relationship. Prayer is not simply a request for Divine favors. In essence, it is simply being with God." David Benner.