People With Purpose

Nicole discovered there were plenty of books talking about dementia, but the resources she wanted just weren’t available. She needed help caring for a parent with dementia.

Jill loves to put smiles on the faces of people she’s speaking to. The most appealing aspect of rewiring herself was to find something she was truly passionate about doing. In Jill’s case, that was entertaining.

“Let’s face it. It’s better for your body from head-to-toe to get better sleep,” said Dr. John. “Good sleep allows the body to heal and fix itself.”

Paul’s book addresses cancer awareness, but its theme of love and perseverance inspires people to pursue relationships with their children at all ages.

“Healing your trauma doesn’t make you forget it, but it does take away trauma’s power so you regain power over your life,” said Danielle. “With help, the trauma is left powerless so that you have a new life where you are in control.”

When Wyatt turned 50, he planned to continue serving in pastoral ministry. But, he had a deep yearning to return to music as a way where he could combine singing with being a pastor.

Early in her diagnosis, Joan had to make a choice. Would she accept multiple sclerosis as a gift from God and, in obedience, do what he was telling her to do? Or, would she have a lifelong pity party blaming God for allowing her illness to happen and remaining angry at him and the rest of the world?

The sting of fatherlessness never really goes away. Men in their 50s and 60s still struggle from growing up without a dad — or having his approval. Michael is also passionate about helping men who aren’t serving well in their roles as fathers.

For 36 years, “Pop” was involved in the banking industry. Today he is on his way toward becoming a social media superstar for his love of cooking.

Pat loved doing journalism with his photography to tell stories, but he also felt called to help people connect with God through nature photography.