The Unfolding

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Unfolding Short Stories: "Mom was number one in the world in tennis." Cindy Brinker Simmons

Cindy Brinker Simmons opens up about her journey through grief, and not staying stuck in it. Losing her mother, tennis legend Maureen Connolly, to cancer at a young age, Cindy thought God hated her, but eventually found that God loved her deeply. She shares how this profound spiritual transformation gave her strength to face further hardships, including her husband’s cancer battle. Cindy emphasizes the importance of choosing joy amidst adversity, building supportive relationships, and turning grief into purpose. As the founder of Wipe Out Kids Cancer, Cindy reflects on how her trials sharpened her focus on helping others, reminding us that even in life’s darkest moments, we can find restoration and hope. In her book, Restored: Reconnecting Life's Broken Pieces, she explores how God uses trials to refine us for a greater purpose.

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Unfolding Short Stories: "…this jazz-playing cow." John Lumgair talks about art and his animation project

John Lumgair is a director at http://QuirkyMotion.com, where he makes animation and illustrations to spark thoughts, laughter and imagination. John is an artist in the world, but not of it. John is a storyteller and digital animator on a project called "Jazz Cow". Though "Jazz Cow" is not a Christian show, it has many Christians on the project, and speaks to things inherent to the experience of God's creation, encouraging us to go against the algorithm of life brought on by "technocratic leaders". John talks about what it's like to feel a calling to be an artist. Maybe you feel a calling to be used by God in the world of art. Maybe God is using you already in the art world. If so, consider sharing your story here. Just click the green microphone button. Click to learn more about John and his team's project called "Jazz Cow".

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Page 214: Donna Winship: Understanding Your True Kingdom Identity

When you live in some of the most difficult conflict zones on earth, it helps to have a peace that surpasses understanding. Donna Winship and her husband Jamie spent more than 25 years living in places like Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan and Israel. Those hard years forged an understanding of God’s love and forgiveness that transformed Donna’s life. Along the way, Donna discovered principles of the Kingdom of God that brought peace and freedom – even when living in a culture of war, terrorism, conflict and death. Donna and Jamie are co-founders of Identity Exchange. Jamie is the author of Living Fearless. Learn more about their free resource, Finding Hope in Depression at Identity Exchange.com Donna's husband Jamie Winship was featured on Page 168 of the Unfolding. Do you have a story to share based on hearing this story, or want to share how God has used it to encourage you. Click the link here, and use the green microphone button.