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Esther Wysong

Esther Wysong

Esther Wysong is a staff journalist for MBU Timeline and is graduating with two degrees, one in criminal justice and the other in ministry and leadership. She is from Thompsonville, a small town in Southern Illinois. She currently works in the cafeteria on campus, hopes to pursue a master’s degree in counseling and loves photography, writing and being outside.

A Crossing in My Life

Written by Esther Wysong on . Posted in Opinion

Esther Wysong, a recent graduate of Missouri Baptist University, shares about an event in her past which drastically changed her life. “It caused me to cling to my faith in God and learn to trust Him with my future, no matter what it might hold, as He changed my story from one of hurt, pain and brokenness to one of hope, forgiveness and joyfulness.”


All photos courtesy of Esther Wysong

A railroad track crossing along State Route 37 in rural Southern Illinois, where you never know how smooth or bumpy the crossings will be if you’ve never gone over them before.

Churches on the Streets: Helping Those Less Fortunate

Written by Esther Wysong on . Posted in News

A group of volunteers work together to hand out food, clothing and personal hygiene items to those less fortunate, while sharing the Gospel of Jesus with them.


All photos courtesy of Churches on the Streets

A group of volunteers with Churches on the Streets gather in front of the food truck at a Monday night “Family Dinner Night” outreach in downtown St. Louis.

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