It seems that all around us there are troubling things happening. Whether it’s what’s happening around the world or in your own life, today we’ll discover how to get through the fury of these storms by looking at the example of a man who weathered literal and figurative storms.

On the west side of the Big Island of Hawaii is a small town that is known for a lot of amazing things. Kailua-Kona is a land of black lava fields, rugged rocky coastlines, crystal clear waters, historical Hawaiian heiau’s, fruitful fishponds, and ancient petroglyphs. It is the home of the iconic Kona coffee bean, the annual Iron Man triathlon, the international billfish deep water fishing tournament, and so much more. But of all the things that Kona is famous for, none is more awe-inspiring than what you’re able to see after sunset, just below the surface of the ocean.

My name is Joseph and my brother is called Samuel. We hail from the beautiful country of Kenya. I am a land valuer by profession while my brother serves as a court clerk. We thank God for the privilege of being husbands and fathers in our families.

I grew up in an Adventist Christian family and raised up on a strong Christian background. I thank God for my parents who taught us the beauty of the Christian life. They raised us up while serving God in the colporteur ministry. We were born three in our family but God gave my parents another burden of raising up five more children of our late auntie.

In the great North Atlantic Ocean, there is a British island paradise that is like heaven on earth. It’s known for its beautiful pink-sand beaches, rugged rock formations, and captivatingly clear turquoise waters. Everything is easy on the eyes, relaxing to the senses, and calming to the nerves. With a land mass of just 20 square miles and a population of only 65,000, it’s a small piece of paradise enjoyed by a relative few. But did you know that this piece of heaven on earth was once called the “Isle of Devils”? Sounds crazy, doesn’t it?

Within every human heart there is a desire to love and be loved. A desire for companionship, fellowship, and relationship. Being made in the image of the triune God, we were made for connection and communion. Someone to share experiences with. A significant other to make lasting memories with. Someone to walk with us in the journey of life.

After the release of my second solo music album in 2015, I found myself in a rather deep pit of despair .… That night, I struggled to sleep being kept up by doubts, fears, and a voice that spoke clearly to me saying, “No one would notice if you were gone. You’re nothing.” The next morning, I made the decision that I would take my life and end the failures, the depression, the guilt, and shame of existing. Before leaving, I prayed my last desperate prayer, “God, if you can hear me, save me.” As I made my way out ...

American Samoa is a beautiful place to visit. Located off the beaten path, it is rich in nature and spiritual lessons. Take a look at the five palm trees growing on this little mountain. Here are the lessons I learned from them!

“HELP ME, GOD, I CAN’T DO THIS ANYMORE. TAKE THIS PAIN AWAY!”

I was alone, broken, empty, and angry. My mind was racing with past memories of my ex-girlfriend; I felt the tears streaming down my face. A pain I never knew existed filled my whole being.

Someone once said: “Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.”

Never have I really seen the reality of this truth until I had the chance to visit a place that’s far off the beaten path. It’s a region of our world that’s hard to get to and even harder to leave, an inspiring land that has gripped the imagination of thousands ever since its first visitor set foot on shore. It’s a world of wonder, an island of intrigue—the Galapagos Islands.

I had a sick feeling inside. It was Friday. I had just finished taking some people to explore the ocean on the west side of Oahu when I walked back to my truck and saw that someone shattered my window. I looked inside. My professional camera was gone.