This collection of real-life stories and discipleship reflections invites us to become fully alive in God’s redemptive story—to give faith a fighting chance in our lives, to see new possibilities, to trust the heart of our Choreographer, to learn new dance steps after brokenness, and to dance with missional faithfulness all the way to a strong finish.

From gritty mission fields to tender family moments to childlike surrender, each story reminds us that faith is not the absence of struggle—it is the courage to trust God’s lead through it. Sometimes that courage means discovering beauty in the dark nights of the soul and grace in the most unexpected places.

More than a book of stories, this is a guide for the soul. Each chapter closes with a prayer, discipleship reflection questions, and practical challenges designed to help readers take the next faithful step in their own journey.

Whether you are thriving in your faith or wrestling to hold on in a complicated world, Dancing With the Manatees offers a fresh perspective on what it means to step out of the boat, follow Jesus into unknown waters, and discover that the dance of faith was never meant to be safe—it was meant to be sacred… even when it’s clumsy. A holy pas de deux with a masterful Choreographer.

Available in multiple formats:

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The 2025 State of the Bible report from American Bible Society digs deep into how Americans understand their identity—and the findings are powerful. The study shows a strong connection between regular Bible engagement and a strong sense of personal identity. In fact, 69% of daily Bible readers report a strong identity, the highest among all groups surveyed.

Why? Because Scripture consistently answers the core identity questions: Who am I? What matters to me? What do I believe?

The article highlights 14 key truths the Bible teaches about our identity—beginning with being created in God’s image, crowned with dignity, and wonderfully made. But Scripture also tells the truth about our condition: we are sinful and unclean on our own. Yet God meets that reality with love, redemption, and transformation.

Through Christ, believers become new creations, children of God, members of Christ’s body, and God’s workmanship—made to love Him, reflect His likeness, and make His name known in the world. Identity in Scripture is always tied to the character and work of God.

The more we immerse ourselves in God’s Word, the more clearly we understand who we really are.

Read the full article here.

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