Dirk Willems was arrested in his hometown of Asperen, Netherlands in 1569. His crime โ choosing to be re-baptized as a devoted follower of Christ and hosting worship services in …
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Fighting for an Enemyโs Forgiveness
An outspoken Patriot, Michael Widman hated the British with a passion. However, the Revolutionary War era tavern owner would find himself accused of treason against America and be sentenced to …
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A Cop With The Christmas Spirit
โDo you know why I pulled you over?โ Most of the time, we do. And most of the time, itโs going to get us a ticket from the cop standing …
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The Worst Kids AreโฆReligious?
Pop Quiz: Which kid is most likely to be greedy and judgmental? The kid being raised by atheists. The kid being raised by wolves. The kid walking home from Sunday …
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Julian’s Problem
Julian had a problem: Christianity was taking over his empire. But dealing with that problem highlighted an even bigger one: his authority as Emperor wasnโt sufficient to rid his land …
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Christmas Gifts for an Atheist
During the 2011 Christmas season, Patrick Greene, a confessed atheist, drove five hours from his home in San Antonia, TX to protest a nativity scene that was erected on the …
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The Nicest Victim in the World
If you got mugged by a punk teenager wielding a knife, would you willingly offer him your wallet? How about your coat? Would you buy your attacker dinner? How about …
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A Legacy of Love
Plagues were fairly common in ancient times, and the microscopic germs that caused them could do more damage than an advancing army. In 260 AD, an outbreak of disease struck …
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