For St Francis, poverty was not about deprivation; it was about freedom. By owning little, he believed he could receive everything as a gift from God. When he sat on the ground eating simple bread and herbs, he did…
A certain one told this story: There were three earnest men, that loved one another, and they became monks. And one of them chose to bring to accord such as take the law of each other, according to that…
There’s a story of this man who is a chronic worrier. He worries about everything. He worries about his health. He worries about his family. He worries about his job. He worries about his car. He worries about everything…
During World War II, Corrie ten Boom and her family hid Jews in their home. They were eventually arrested and sent to Ravensbrück concentration camp.In that camp: Humanly speaking, forgiveness would have been impossible. Years Later… After the war,…
Smith Wigglesworth was a powerful minister in the early 1900s.But he was not always strong or confident.He struggled with fear, weakness, and even stuttering. When he encountered God’s grace deeply, he learned one thing: “God’s Word is true —…
Hudson Taylor was a missionary to China and one of the most impactful men of God in history.But in his early ministry, he struggled deeply: But instead of peace, he felt: He later confessed: “I tried so hard to…
Blessed are the poor… blessed are the merciful… Mother Teresa and her sisters once found a dying man on the streets of Calcutta —covered in sores, rejected by society, and left to die in the trash. To the world:…
Nicky Cruz was a violent gang leader in New York City during the 1950s. His life was filled with crime, hatred, and fear. Many called him “The Most Dangerous Gangster” in the city. He believed: “No one loves me.…
Nick Vujicic was born without arms and legs.Bullied. Depressed.He almost ended his life at age 10. From a worldly viewpoint, it looked like he received the least talents —less ability, less opportunity, less strength. But grace stepped in. Nick…
Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 27 years in South Africa under the brutal Apartheid system.He was beaten, humiliated, and kept in harsh conditions — all by government officials and prison guards. Most people expected that once he was released…