In her message to Hope Covenant Church, Pastor Liz shares her journey of finding purpose after moving to Arizona for college, reflecting on the significance of storytelling in both personal and spiritual contexts. Liz emphasizes that while everyone has a story, the storyteller matters immensely, as their passion and detail can bring stories to life.

She outlines the biblical narrative as a grand story that begins with God’s goodness and extends to individual stories, encouraging the congregation to see their lives as part of God's larger narrative. Liz highlights the importance of owning one's past and sharing personal encounters with God, using the example of Paul from the Book of Acts to illustrate how vulnerability and authenticity in storytelling can display God's grace.

She concludes by inviting the congregation to reflect on their stories, share them with others, and participate in a “Stories of Hope” project to collect testimonies from the church community. Liz encourages anyone unsure about their relationship with Jesus to seek prayer and support from the church’s prayer team. She inspires everyone to join in sharing their stories of grace and goodness, affirming the transformative power of personal narratives in connecting with others and fulfilling God’s mission.