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It was reported that Polycarp, the aged bishop of Smyrna, was actually a disciple of the Apostle John. He was known for leading an influential congregation and for encouraging the …
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The Final Prayer of Michael Sattler
The Reformation created many mighty saints inside the Christian faith: John Calvin, Martin Luther, and Ulrich Zwingli, just to name a few. Sadly, the important work of the Reformation also …
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Forgiving the Nazis
One of the Holocaust’s most endearing and celebrated figures was Corrie ten Boom. She survived the horrible persecution of the Third Reich, and then spent the rest of her life …
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Decius’ Decree
Decius came from a long line of Roman Emperors who hated Christ and His followers. But unlike those who had gone before him, he would be quite successful in ridding …
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Origen’s Missing Clothes
Origen’s life is just as significant today as it was when he lived it during the 2nd and 3rd Century A.D. He taught at Christian schools, wrote many commentaries on …
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Yemelyan Yaroslavsky, was a Russian politician, journalist, and revolutionary. However, he is most known for his outspoken atheism. In fact, he was Chairman of Stalin’s “League of the Militant Godless.” …
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Cyprian Becomes a Christian
The third century A.D. was a tumultuous time for Christians. They were under persecution by Romans and Jews, and had been for two centuries. In declaring one’s allegiance to Christ, …
