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Category: Principles

WORDS OF THE WISE

On October 20, 2026October 21, 2026 By Phil MessingerIn Jesus, PrinciplesLeave a comment

The Co-Op Angle When we are putting the team together for a Co-op game, it is a team playing game. The goal is to work as a team to incrementally and methodically overcome the system of the game. This game is called, WORDS OF THE WISE. Here is the basis of the game: Why is …

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH!

On September 22, 2026October 3, 2026 By Phil MessingerIn And That's Why it Matters..., Jesus, Principles1 Comment

Well now, ain't that a controversial title? Some of you might be asking, "Phil, did you just publish a post on Give Your Story called Five Finger Death Punch - Where You and Others Share Their Hope and TRUTH?" And the TRUTH is, Jesus is really my primary topic here. I really want you to …

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This is How You Do It.

On September 2, 2026 By Phil MessingerIn Hope, Principles, TruthLeave a comment

Want to see a great example of owning your mistakes? This week we have been talking about ownership of our mistakes. It's not easy to do. Its hard to face the truth. Especially when it's ugly. We want to look at everyone else. We want to stick the blame on others. The sad thing? Many …

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What If Your Church Left You Out?

On August 31, 2026August 31, 2026 By Phil MessingerIn Hope, Jesus, PrinciplesLeave a comment

Story Regina Fritchman was a Pillar of my home church where I grew up. She sang in the choir and she served our church in many ways. Twenty three years ago, I served on our church council with her. The timing of that service coincided with the need for a new church council President. I …

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What is Your Trajectory? Are you Stuck?

On August 24, 2026 By Phil MessingerIn Addiction, Faith, Jesus, PrinciplesLeave a comment

Where are you headed? It’s not like I am going back. We always have a choice. That has always been a part of God’s plan. FREE WILL! Philemon 1:1 Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our dear friend and fellow worker— (Bold my emphasis) Paul could have said. You …

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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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