When I retired about 25 years ago, I looked for ways to be productive. I volunteered as a driver for Love INC in Hudsonville. I’ve enjoyed working with a number of schedulers who call me when people in the community need a ride to or from a medical appointment. I’ve...
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God’s Plan is Greater than Coincidence
A story of transformation "As you know, my family went through hard times in 2019 and 2020. We relied on Love INC for food, gas and diapers for our child.I finally found work and have been working since August! I even found a job in my field in the middle of a global...
From Shame to Gratitude: A Unique Story of Relationship
A Story of Transformation “God is working miracles through Love INC each day. It is a community of loving and caring people who truly want to help others and want to see everyone that walks through their doors succeed and reach their goals.” Joe and Ashley Forton came...
Kim’s Story
I joined the Love INC program on the heels of significant clinical depression. The episode was triggered when a pipe burst and flooded my condo, leaving me at the mercy of a very slow and unresponsive association. It didn’t take much to fall behind financially as I...
God Sightings: How God is Working Through Response Efforts
Each day, God shows up as the church responds to the needs in our community, helping those impacted by COVID-19. It's amazing to watch God work through His Church. Acting as a catalyst, Love INC has enhanced the local churches’ ability to work together, so that they...
Never Underestimate The Help You Give
An ironic story led a recent Life Skills graduate out of a financial struggle. He also gained two mentors who became new friends who he taught and poured into just as much as they did for him. Dave*, a loyal Love INC shopper encouraged a friend to join the Life Skills...
Tarah’s Story
How many people do we see each day? How many conversations do we have with baristas, friends, co-workers, or customers each day? Now think about how much we actually know about those people. Do we know what they had for breakfast? Do we know if they even had enough...
Tiffany’s Story: Love Loves As Christ Loves
Tiffany Louzon, a Life Skills Program graduate and volunteer at Love INC, shared her story about how she saw Love in action: Our journey with Love Inc began with an illness. When my body decided to aggressively shift from occasional migraines to chronic migraines, the...
Growing a Heart For All People
Growing a heart for all people “By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” John 13:35 When Hector Ocasio joined the team at Love INC in Hudsonville as the Warehouse Manager, he brought with him ministry experience and a...
Hills and Valleys with Jennifer Engels
A business is realigned and positions are eliminated. A single mother with two young sons, one of whom is autistic, finds herself unexpectedly unemployed. The future was always daunting, however, now it was extremely challenging. Her already tight budget was stretched...
The Heartbeat Behind Our Ministry
What's the "why" behind our ministry? When we meet with individuals, church leaders and business leaders in the community we typically ask three questions: “Are you familiar with Love In the Name of Christ?” “Absolutely! Love INC is a great organization! We have been...
Sinking – A Love Letter
Sinking The plight of a family who is struggling to pay their bills is deceiving. They will look as though everything is okay. The most significant concern is being judged by family members, co-workers, church family and friends. It becomes a big problem until they...
A Graduate’s Thoughts on the Life Skills Program – Melissa Jackson
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Life Skills Program Graduation | February 2017
We're so grateful to be able to share this story of life transformation with you! Stories like these are the highlight of what we do here at Love In the Name of Christ.
Amber’s Story
I’m grateful for Love In the Name of Christ and the difference they are making in the lives of people in this community!