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Faith In Focus

Real stories, biblical encouragement, community impact, and faith lived out in everyday life.

The Faith Pillars

The Word. The Prayer. The Walk.

These three pillars help us build and strengthen our relationship with God. Through The Word, we learn His truth and build a strong foundation in Scripture. Through The Prayer, we draw closer to Him, seek His direction, and remain connected to His presence. Through The Walk, we put our faith into action through obedience, service, and the choices we make each day.

Together, The Word, The Prayer, and The Walk help guide us as we grow closer to God and live out our faith in everyday life.

The Word

Scripture study, biblical truth, and building a strong foundation in God's Word.

The Prayer

Communication with God, devotion, reflection, gratitude, and seeking His direction.

The Walk

Living out faith through daily choices, obedience, service, and practical action.

October Faith Pillar: The Prayer. Hannah — Staying Connected to God Through Prayer. 1 Samuel 1:1-20. What happens when the answer hasn't come yet? Hannah shows us how prayer keeps us connected to God while we wait. Her situation had not changed yet, but something within Hannah had.
October Faith Pillar · The Prayer

The Prayer: Hannah's Story

What happens when the answer hasn't come yet? Hannah shows us how prayer keeps us connected to God while we wait.

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The Praise Report

Personal testimonies of gratitude, answered prayer, growth, and God's faithfulness — stories that give God the glory and encourage others to trust Him too.

An American flag waving beside the Manhattan skyline at dusk, with the Tribute in Light memorial beams rising into the sky and white roses laid in remembrance.
September 2026 · The Praise Report

25 Years Later: Remembering Faith, Courage, and the Strength to Keep Going

Twenty-five years later, we still remember those who were lost, those who survived, and the faith that carried so many through.

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Do You Have a Praise Report?

Has God answered a prayer, carried you through a difficult time, strengthened your faith, or shown His faithfulness in a meaningful way? Your testimony may be the encouragement someone else needs.

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Sebrina's Faith Circle Spotlight

Faith Making a Difference

This section highlights churches, schools, community programs, service initiatives, and individuals who are putting their faith into action and making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

Faith Circle Spotlight, October. Walking by Faith, Supporting by Action. Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Honoring survivors. Remembering loved ones. Supporting the journey. Putting faith into action.
Faith Circle Spotlight · October 2026

Walking by Faith, Supporting by Action

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month — a time to honor survivors, remember those we have lost, and celebrate what happens when faith moves beyond words and becomes action.

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Faith for Real Life

Real Stories. Real Moments. Real Faith.

Meaningful stories from everyday life, our communities, and the world around us — viewed through the lens of faith.

Stories of courage, perseverance, compassion, prayer, and trusting God when life doesn't go as planned.

Faith for Real Life

Where Faith Meets Everyday Life

Faith does not only show up in church, devotionals, or quiet moments of prayer. It shows up in the world around us — in the stories we hear, the challenges communities face, moments of courage and compassion, and the ways people respond when life does not go as planned.

Faith for Real Life looks at meaningful stories happening in our communities and around the world through the lens of faith. These reflections are meant to encourage us to consider how God's Word, prayer, compassion, service, perseverance, and trust can guide us through real-life moments.

Not every story will be a personal testimony. Some may come from current events, community stories, or everyday situations that remind us what it means to live out our faith in the world around us.

October Edition — Keep Growing. Keep Glowing. Featuring Tameka Mitchell
Sebrina Petterson
Sebrina's Perspective

“Motherhood does not mean your dreams, purpose, or personal growth have to stop. I love the way Tameka encourages mothers to care for themselves, keep growing, and remember that they are still becoming.”

— Sebrina Petterson
October Edition

Keep Growing. Keep Glowing.

Tameka Mitchell on motherhood, purpose, and growth—and why becoming a mother doesn't mean your dreams have to stop.

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Illustrated portrait of Sebrina Petterson pointing forward with the text 'Where is your faith in God? Trust Him through it all.' and a 2 Timothy 1:7 reference banner.
The Faith Pillars·The Walk·Sep 3, 2026

Walking by Faith Requires Letting Go of Past Regrets

Fear tells us we are not enough — but God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind. It's the giving up that causes us to fail; faith helps us keep walking.

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Sebrina Petterson participating in the 2026 Pearls for Girls Women's Conference and displaying Unwavering Faith at her book table.
Sebrina's Faith Circle SpotlightSep 2, 2026

Pearls for Girls: Creating Space for Women to Grow and Use Their Voice

Fresh Oil's 2026 Pearls for Girls Women's Conference created space for women to gather for worship, mentorship, encouragement, and meaningful conversation around this year's theme, 'We Have a Voice.'

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September Edition — Faith for Real Life: Faith Is Showing Up Everywhere. Same message, more ways to reach more people. Infographic showing 45% of U.S. adults listen to some form of religious programming (Pew Research Center, 2026), 70% of religious-audio listeners use streaming or podcast platforms (Pew Research Center, 2026), and 19 million Bibles were sold in the U.S. in 2025, a 21-year high (Publishers Weekly, 2025). Where faith is showing up: music, podcasts and audio, books and Bibles, and creative expression. Scripture to carry with you: So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God — Romans 10:17, KJV.
Faith for Real LifeSep 1, 2026

Faith Is Showing Up Everywhere

From music and podcasts to books and everyday inspiration, faith-centered content is reaching people in meaningful ways.

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A celebration graphic titled 'A Celebration of God's Faithfulness,' featuring family photos and a Scripture verse from Hebrews 10:23
Faith for Real LifeAug 16, 2026

A Celebration of God's Faithfulness

August 14–15 became more than an anniversary for Sebrina and her family. It became a yearly reminder of life, gratitude, and God's faithfulness.

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Sebrina Petterson standing outdoors with her husband
The Praise ReportAug 6, 2026

God Sent the Right People at the Right Time

For the past year, I prayed while trying to do everything myself. Eventually, I asked God for a team to help — and He answered.

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The Faith Pillars·The Word·Aug 5, 2026

Walking by Faith When You Cannot See the Way

Faith does not require us to see every step ahead. It calls us to trust God’s presence, direction, and promises as we continue moving forward.

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Multicultural children with backpacks and lunch boxes boarding a yellow school bus
Sebrina's Faith Circle SpotlightAug 1, 2026

Back-to-School Support in Your Community

Many churches, schools, nonprofits, and community organizations hosted back-to-school drives this season to provide students with backpacks, school supplies, uniforms, and other essentials.

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