Faith stories link personal trials with renewal in books and service

Several recent stories explore how faith, resilience and personal purpose can help people confront hardship and pursue renewal. Joan Schreiner’s book presents her experiences of adversity and healing as a testimony to God’s mercy and an encouragement for readers seeking spiritual restoration. Frank Kelly III discusses putting faith into action and living with purpose, while Kirk Franklin reflects on vulnerability, criticism, healing and personal growth ahead of his new album. In Arkansas, Piper Goodwin’s family is turning grief after her leukemia death into service through the Piper’s Purpose Foundation, which supports families facing medical hardship and provides nursing scholarships. Pastor David Piper’s illustrated work similarly argues that lasting change requires addressing inner struggles rather than merely correcting outward behavior.