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3 weeks ago

Gifts for a King?

I wrote this story a few years ago while thinking about the gifts the Magi brought to Jesus. They were treasures, for sure, and way out of the “norm” for a poor family in that region. I hope you enjoy this story and will share…

2 months ago

How to Set Your 2025 Family Goals: Strengthening Bonds Through Faith

The New Year offers an opportunity to strengthen and enrich your family’s spiritual life, and setting Christ-centered family goals helps create a framework for growth, love and unity.

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2 months ago

Single to Married: Navigating Your First Year in a Christ-Centered Relationship

The first year of marriage is a season of significant change as you transition from single life to building a shared future as a couple. While this is an exciting time, it also brings challenges. Staying rooted in your identity in Christ, pressing into each…

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3 months ago

Build a Stronger Marriage With a Weekend Getaway at The Inn

Maybe your relationship has grown tired from the stress of everyday life, lost its spark, or broken trust. Or maybe you just need some quiet time to enjoy and connect with your spouse in a different space. We have a room at The Inn for…

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4 months ago

Rest for the Weary: Avoiding Ministry Burnout and Renewing Your Spirit at The Inn

Ministry is a unique calling that requires leaders to pour themselves out continually for others, yet it often feels impossible to step away and rest. The demands of leadership can be overwhelming, pushing many pastors and Christian leaders toward burnout. Taking time to rest and…

4 months ago

Contestants From Across U.S. Compete at This Year’s Talent Show

What a night we had on September 21 at our annual Who Wants To Be a Star talent show! Friends, family and supporters joined us at Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts to watch more than 20 acts take the stage to compete for…

5 months ago

Heroes Week 2024: “Find Hope in the Light”

Every summer we look forward to hosting high school students for one week of intense discipleship and adventure. Sixteen students joined us July 15-20 for Heroes Week 2024, where they were challenged both physically and spiritually.

6 months ago

2024 Appeal to Heaven Conference Recap

We were blessed to partner with Intercessors for America (IFA) and the Gatekeepers Conference for our 2024 prayer gathering hosted at Franklin Covenant Church on June 27-30. Prayer warriors from eight states were in attendance as we cried out to the Lord on behalf of our nation,…

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8 months ago

Matching Grant: Help Us Turn $50K into $100K

Exciting news! We received a $50,000 matching grant to help support our busiest ministry season of the year – summer! As part of our Healthy Things Grow fundraiser, we’re asking you to prayerfully consider making a special gift to help us turn $50K into $100K.

8 months ago

What We’re Sowing

The principle of sowing and reaping can be found throughout the Bible. At The Inn, we are sowing seeds of reconciliation, unity, faith and discipleship, to name a few. Read on for examples of the “crops” being harvested from our ministry to young adults and…

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