TESTIMONIAL: Restoration, a fresh start and prayers answered in Monett, Missouri

Owning a home felt like a distant dream for our family for a long time.

We desired something simple — a forever home with three bedrooms, an open living room and kitchen where we could gather and host, and a peaceful space to raise our children. We prayed specifically. I even prayed for gray walls and very little brown, and God cared about those details too.

The barriers to traditional homeownership for us were very real. We walked through a difficult season financially that left us with significant debt and credit challenges. At the same time, we were navigating personal struggles within our family that required healing, counseling, and a complete reset of priorities.

My husband and I had to rebuild trust, rebuild stability, and learn what it meant to fight for our marriage and our children.

As a worship pastor, I spend my life encouraging others to trust God. But during that season, I had to live those lyrics at home. I had to learn not to prioritize ministry over my first ministry — my family.

There were moments when it felt overwhelming, but those were also the moments that deepened our faith the most.

The Monett Area Fuller Center gave us more than walls and a roof. They gave us a stable foundation to continue rebuilding our lives. This home represents restoration, responsibility, and a fresh start. It represents prayers answered — not just for a house, but for healing.

My favorite part of the house is truly all of it. But the open living room and kitchen mean everything to me. I love hosting, gathering people, and creating a space where others feel welcome and safe.

My children absolutely love having their own rooms, and having two bathrooms feels like such a gift in this season of life.

This home is more than a blessing — it is a testimony that hard seasons don’t have the final word. Faith, perseverance, and community support can change a family’s story.

And we are so grateful.