Stories

In my childhood, I learned to be quiet and invisible. My feelings never mattered, so I pushed them down so far that I lost the ability to reach them. Then I met my now ex husband, who gave me a marriage full of more than one type of abuse. The only reason I left was because he was starting to emotionally abuse our children, and they deserved better. About 2 years before that, I met the person who is now my best friend. They showed me that it was okay to open up to people and that my feelings were valid. So I slowly began to do just that. When I separated from my ex, my best friend was there for me in a way no one ever had been. Divorce meant deportation for their dad, and the decision nearly killed me. But my best friend was there to hold my broken pieces together. They were there for the girls’ first plane ride to see their dad for 3 full months, which was almost impossible to handle. After life calmed down, I actually found myself happy for the first time in my entire life. There wasn’t a gray cloud covering my happiness like there was with everything else. The unexpected happened, and I got pregnant. It was rocky at first, but I was still happy. About a month before I gave birth things started to fall apart. And everything shattered into a million pieces about a month after. I found myself feeling completely abandoned and alone with an infant and all of the hormones that come with birth. My whole life changed and I found myself wondering how I got there. And it seemed like there was problem after problem piling up and I was drowning. I wasn’t used to reaching out for help because my feelings never mattered so I was always able to convince myself that I was making it all up and it wasn’t that bad. Until I couldn’t do that anymore, turning to self harm again and having sudden urges to swallow handfuls of pills to make the pain stop. It still took me a few months to reach out, since my girls were going back to their dad soon and I was worried that it would get worse. So I finally came clean to a doctor, fully honest and vulnerable. Not making it seem like just a bad day. I am now in counseling and on new medication. I also have opened up to more people and grew my support circle slowly. Not fixed by any means, but it’s a start. Recently I’ve been smacked in the face with the ultimate truth; Everything that happened to me happened for a reason. If i wouldn’t have married my ex, I wouldn’t have my 2 girls and I wouldn’t have learned how to stand up for myself. How to talk back and confront people when necessary. How to be okay with using some space in the world and not trying to disappear. The marriage broke me down to build me up to who I am now. If I hadn’t met my best friend, I would’ve never had the courage to leave the marriage because I wouldn’t have had someone to talk to that would actually care. Someone I could go to when I wasn’t okay. Someone who showed me what life was supposed to be like. Then I had a moment of happiness that I will be forever grateful for. And if it wasn’t for the events that followed that sunk me to my lowest, I wouldn’t have reached out to anyone and wouldn’t have gotten the help I needed to start healing, not just covering it with a bandaid and pretending it didn’t exist. The low was devastating, but God set me up so that He could help me heal. Really heal, not just ignore it. So I needed to go through everything to get to where I am. I thank God every day for the plan He had for me, as painful as it is. I now have more people I can rely on, I ask for help if I need it, and I’m starting to work through the wounds that never healed. So if you find yourself drowning with no hope, we have a God that walks on water and there is a beautiful ending for you.

Dear 102.5 team and prayer warriors…”because somebody prayed”… I thank you all for prayers received in mention of my grandson and myself. In January I was diagnosed with breast cancer 2 weeks away from the birth of my grandson , for which his prognosis was unknown. My Grandson, born with 1 lung , is a true miracle…beautiful and thriving since birth…THANK YOU …. may the prayers of all carry this little man into a beautiful life… and myself… surgery and finishing radiation… clear for now ..Thank you Lord Jesus and prayer warriors…Miracles happen…because somebody prayed….May God bless and hold you all…

My mom passed away 4 years ago today. And you just played ‘Hallelujah Even Here’ by Lydia Laird – which was the song I kept hearing during some very rough days (when I took care of my mom). Today it literally gave me chills in a good way. During those dark days the part of the song that says something about “nothing left to give is the sweetest offering” – at times I could only offer my tears and prayers to God. He took care of my mom (she had a deep peace and love for Jesus) and our entire family. Life 102.5 is a blessing indeed and certainly is uplifting. Thank you!

Good Morning,I listen to you every day, all day.Your Kindness is Contagious story today got me! I live in Pardeeville and actually work with the father of the young girl who was killed in that car accident. He is not here today, but I will share this with him.This was such a tragedy for everyone here at our work place and in our community. Her family has suffered a tragic loss. What that athletic director did, was amazing! There may have been some who grumbled but he did it anyway! I agree with Andi, that truly was a God Moment! We as a state and nation need more of these, especially right now!!God Bless you all for your work!

I never listened to your station. I was driving my wife’s car and flipped on the radio- 102.5 was on- I was listening to a sweet lady talk about Honduras and the children- also the gangs/ cartels “recruiting” children soldiers but also respecting the Lord and His workers- Here is a brief story: The Lord called me to Honduras in 1997. I have walked the streets alone with just a faithful brother who is also my interpreter. Long story short- By Gods immeasurable power He opened doors that no man could open- one of those doors was to the MS13 and Barrio 18 leadership (The gangs and cartels of Central America) Check out CECOT EL Salvador- I have had the privilege to share the message of Christ crucified with the leadership of these organizations- leading 12 “kingpins” to Jesus- and 1000s of soldiers- please find below a picture of Javier before and after- Javier was a powerful leader of MS13 who I met in a miraculous way- He is now Pastor Javier with wife Issabella- Love never fails- there is a reason the gangs respect Jesus- I would love to share my stories with you- Im heading back to Honduras on the 19th and will be meeting with 2 more bosses ready to take the “pass” and serve Christ- please pray for me, thank you- Pursue love above all else! Paul Ferrara

I was reading Morning with Jesus and was given the challenge for 2025 to chose a word to focus on.I was listening to I Choose The Jesus Way and I came up with the Focus word CHOICE.I choose to be more tolerant, more compassionate, more patient, more understanding.. When things go wrong, as they will, I remember my focus word, take a deep breath and remember I have a choice how I can react.

On August 20, 2015 my mom got in a car accident and left paralyzed from the chest down. It had impacted my life a lot. I started to go into treatment for mental health when I was 15 years old I am 21 years old now I am type 2 diabetic. I found that out when I was 18 years old. I’ve been going through a lot of different group homes but on God‘s timing I found this Amazing Group Home on January 22, 2024 in February 2024 I had found an amazing church. On Sunday May 19, 2024 I had made a huge declaration in my faith to obey the Lord and two accept him, as my personal Lord and Savior. Before I found the Group Home in January, I was losing a lot of hope and my faith through prayer these last couple days I’ve been feeling more connected to God he’s working through my body. He’s working through my soul.

I wanna share this, the good to me by Rhett walker always reminds me that no matter what storms come in life when our best seems to not be enough when it doesn’t go the way we plan, God always makes a way, we don’t have to fear because God is always on our side and all He is and will always be is Good to me!

I’ve been in recovery from alcoholism for over 15 years. It hasn’t been easy at all especially with all of the shame and guilt surrounding my addiction… it haunted me for a very long time. When I was using, God was the furthest thing from my mind and heart, and my world was very dark. Getting sober was the best thing that ever happened to me because it brought me “back to life.” And, whenever I look back on it, I realize how much God was in my life even when I didn’t think he was. I’ve always been taken care of and loved, and everything has always worked out the way He’s planned. Often times I’ve prayed for this or that to happen, but every single time, everything comes out better than I could have ever imagined. I have a good job, a beautiful home, and most recently, I got married (in my 50s) to a wonderful man and my life is filled with love & faith. It’s certainly not something that I could have dreamed of when I was in the darkness of addiction, and now my heart is filled with the love of God.

I woke up with a terrible headache and my hamstring on fire because I pulled a muscle. So I decided to go to dog park because it always helps my mental state. Driving to dog park in stoughton I heard a big boom and thought something hit my truck. My truck looked fine once I got to dog park. On the way home my tire low pressure gauge went on. My tires looked fine when I left the park. I turned onto my street and I could feel the tire go down. My left front tire completely flat. I give all thanks to Jesus. I know that I know he had his hands around my truck. I feel so blessed right now. A front tire doesn’t boom like that at 55 mph without a problem right away. My head feels better, my hamstring is still on fire but I made it all the way home with no problems and GOD did that. Praise the Lord. Have a beautiful day.