By Nancy Virden (c)2025

Stories reach us to our core like nothing else can. Jesus taught using stories, or parables, making his teachings relatable to his ancient Israel audiences. For example, he often spoke of sheep and shepherds, a common sight in those days, to explain his role in the lives of those who would believe.

The new STORIES! page on my website is a modern source of relatable accounts, written by volunteers who choose to share their experiences with recovery and Jesus. Please enjoy, and ponder!

Check back often as more accounts are added frequently.

If you have such a story (or testimony) to share, please do! Email it to NancyVirden.hope@gmail.com and write “From ATF” in the subject line.

Go to STORIES!

-COMMENTS WELCOME

Today’s Helpful Word

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

If you are feeling suicidal, or concerned about someone who is, in the U.S. call 988, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. For a list of international suicide hotlines, go here.

If you are suicidal with a plan, immediately call 911 in the U.S. or go to your nearest emergency room. In the EU call 112. (For other international emergency numbers, go here ). Hope and help are yours!

Always the Fight Ministries (ATFM) has been displaying compassion for those fighting mental illness, addiction, or abuse since 2012. Nancy is the founder and voice of ATFM and openly shares her emotional resurrection from despair. 

NOTE: Nancy is not a doctor or a mental health professional, and speaks only from personal experience and observations. This website is not intended to substitute for professional mental or behavioral health care.

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