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NO FRUIT – YET FRUIT

On July 20, 2026July 20, 2026 By Phil MessingerIn Bible, Faith, Hope, Joy, TrustLeave a comment

A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a bad tree bear good fruit. (Matthew 7:18) You know this, right?  I have reviewed this Scripture here at Give Your Story many times. My Pastor’s sermon this past Sunday included some scripture from the book of Habbakuk from the old testament. I had to get …

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What does your discomfort tell you?

On July 15, 2026July 15, 2026 By Phil MessingerIn Faith, Hope, Jesus, TruthLeave a comment

What if God’s design is with the purpose of pushing you outside your comfort zone? Have you ever given thought to the fact that His purpose of your discomfort leads to something better? Recently, I watched a video feed of a young lady and a man presenting in a Town Hall meeting. The man was …

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What Changed?

On June 29, 2026 By Phil MessingerIn And That's Why it Matters..., Faith, Jesus, LoveLeave a comment

Do you understand the difference between Salvation and Sanctification? It’s a big topic. It’s not a topic I can FULLY cover here in this post. For simplicity sake, let me give a quick slice and dice.  Salvation – Salvation is God's gift of grace through Jesus Christ. Jesus died on the cross and rose again …

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FUN FRIDAYS! – Are you there?

On June 12, 2026June 12, 2026 By Phil MessingerIn Faith, Family, FUN FRIDAYS!, Hope, LoveLeave a comment

Today, My daughter graduates High School. Are you there? I am proud to have been a BIG part of my daughter's journey.I am proud to have been there. I was there when you surprised us with your GRAND entrance at birth.I was there when I walked you through the ER to introduce you to the …

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How Could You?

On June 1, 2026 By Phil MessingerIn Faith, Family, HopeLeave a comment

How could you do that to someone? Would you even consider doing that to someone? Today I am befuddled. How could you keep comfort from the dying? How could you deny the dying next of kin with special needs, from the community of his church? MY GOSH PEOPLE! WHAT HAS THIS WORLD COME TO? What …

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GIVE YOUR STORY - It Can Be Someones Hope.

Sometimes the story of how you made it through can help someone else believe they can make it through too.

I am Phil. I created Give Your Story because I've learned that our stories matter. Not because they're perfect. Because they're real.

If you're interested in Giving Your Story of Hope, you can email your story to Phil@giveyourstory.com following the provided story sharing guide below.

Story Giving Guide

Story Giving Guide: Your story can be about any topic. For your story to be considered it should include what happened, how you overcame the experience, and what it is like now. Your story can be submitted in a short paragraph or you can give more detail. Please keep your story to a 5 minute read (approximately 1000 words) maximum. This is a safe place to share your story. You may submit your story anonymously if you choose. Obscene words if part of the story may be altered or obscured. Negative feedback to a story of hope will not be tolerated. If your story is considered for post it may be edited for spelling, grammar, content and length. Thank You.

The purpose of Give Your Story is to create a safe space where individuals can share their personal stories, providing experience, strength and hope, to others facing life's challenges. The goal is to foster a community of support and inspiration through the sharing of stories that include what happened, how the person overcame the experience, and what life is like now. We can leverage the power of our stories to help others. While each person's story is unique, many of us share common threads. When someone shares their story, it often leads to identification, validation, and connection. The power of storytelling goes beyond personal reflection; it can provide motivation for change and offer solutions to similar situations. When you give your story, you offer someone HOPE. Together we can inspire hope in others, utilizing not only my own story but yours as well. By giving your story, we can collectively grow for the better. This platform encourages positive engagement and offers the option for anonymous submissions to ensure a secure environment. 

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