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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I Love Her More Than Anything
On a wet February morning in Madison, Georgia, 9-year-old Anaiah Rucker had her life changed forever. And because of a split-second decision she made that morning, her 5-year-old sister’s life …
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…Even Death on a Cross!
Today, Christians wear lavish, golden crosses around their necks, and decorate their homes with the same wooden icons. Almost every church in the world has this symbol displayed front and …
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From Fixing Soles to Saving Souls
Born in the mid 18th Century in Northampton, England, William Carey was a hardworking shoemaker who spent much of his free time learning Greek, Latin, and French while repairing shoes …
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Ever had a bad day? How about a really bad day? We’ve all had bad days, but have you ever had such a bad day that professional journalists wonder if …
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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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Today, Desmond Tutu is known for his laughter. But it was not always so. On September 25, 1977, the country of South Africa awoke to face yet another grim day …
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An Important Round of Golf
Most of us have the same reaction to painful situations in life: we ask some version of the question, “Why?” But can you imagine having something terrible happen to you…and …