In Crisis Testimonies
297 stories of God's work from believers across 248 locations.
During difficulty โ emergency, disaster, hardship
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Lecrae: Breaking the Generational Cycle of Fatherlessness and Abuse
2002โข๐บ๐ธDallas, Texas, USA
Lecrae Moore, carrying generational patterns of absent fathers, sexual abuse, and addiction, encountered Jesus at a conference in 2002 and broke the cycle...
From Victim to Victor
Apr 1990โข๐ฟ๐ฆDurban, South Africa
Anglican priest Michael Lapsley survived a letter bomb attack during South Africa's apartheid era, losing both hands and sight in one eye, yet chose...
Martin Luther King's Divine Encounter
Jan 1956โข๐บ๐ธMontgomery, Alabama, USA
During the 1956 Montgomery Bus Boycott, Martin Luther King Jr. experienced God's divine intervention when overwhelmed by fear and threats.
Oswald Chambers: A Life Transformed
1900sโข๐ช๐ฌAberdeen, Scotland; London, England; Cairo, Egypt
Oswald Chambers heard Spurgeon preach in 1888 and was converted. After years calling the Bible 'dull,' he experienced the Holy Spirit's baptism in May...
Johnny Cash: Redemption in the Cave
1967โข๐บ๐ธNickajack Cave, Tennessee, USA
Johnny Cash found redemption from severe drug addiction through a powerful encounter with God in Nickajack Cave, Tennessee in 1967, transforming his...
Michael W. Smith: Rescued by Grace
1970s-1980sโข๐บ๐ธNashville, Tennessee, USA
Christian music star Michael W. Smith overcame life-threatening drug addiction through divine intervention and his parents' prayers in 1970s Nashville,...
Patrick's Divine Call to Ireland
400sโข๐ฌ๐งNorthern Ireland, United Kingdom
Patrick's kidnapping into Irish slavery led to profound spiritual awakening through prayer and divine visions, transforming him from disinterested youth...
From Wall Street to Messianic Faith
1972โข๐บ๐ธUnited States
Wall Street executive Sid Roth found freedom from New Age spiritual torment when he cried out to Jesus, leading to restored marriage and a ministry...
Vision on the Tracks
1904โข๐ฎ๐ณRampur Kataania, Punjab, India
Sundar Singh, a grieving Sikh from Punjab, India, was transformed in 1904 when Jesus appeared to him in a vision as he contemplated suicide, leading him...
Asahel Nettleton's Revival Journey
1800sโข๐บ๐ธNorth Killingworth, Connecticut, United States
Asahel Nettleton experienced a powerful spiritual awakening in 1801 Connecticut after months of struggle, leading him to spark 50 revivals across New...
Vietnam Veteran's Journey to Peace
1990sโข๐บ๐ธUnknown, USA
Vietnam War veteran William found healing from PTSD, alcoholism, and suicidal despair through God's transformative love, leading to complete restoration...
The 100 Orphans Over the Mountains
1938โข๐จ๐ณShanxi, China
British missionary Gladys Aylward led 100 orphaned children on a 27-day trek across enemy territory in 1938 China, with all surviving through God's...
Faith Amidst the Syrian Storm
2010sโข๐ธ๐พBeirut, Lebanon; Homs, Syria; Aleppo, Syria
Syrian Christians experienced God's protection and provision during civil war persecution, with some finding faith through divine dreams and others...
Oscar Romero: Voice for the Voiceless
1980sโข๐ธ๐ปSan Salvador, San Salvador, El Salvador
El Salvador's Archbishop Oscar Romero was transformed when his friend Father Rutilio Grande was killed on March 12, 1977.
From Gang Leader to Shepherd
2023โข๐ธ๐ปSan Salvador, El Salvador
William Arias was addicted at 7 and joined MS-13 at 10 in San Salvador. After 8 years in prison, he prayed promising to change.
Adoniram Judson
1800sโข๐ฒ๐ฒAva, Myanmar (Burma)
Adoniram Judson became a skeptic in college until his friend's sudden death shook him.
Faith and Forgiveness Amid Tragedy
1999 and 2012โข๐บ๐ธLittleton, Colorado, USA
Two families found supernatural peace and forgiveness after losing loved ones in the Columbine and Sandy Hook school shootings, showing how faith...
From Despair to Gospel Proclamation
1850sโข๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟColchester, Essex, England
Young Charles Spurgeon found salvation from despair during a snowstorm in 1850s England, transforming him into the renowned 'Prince of Preachers' who...
From Slave Trader to Hymn Writer: John Newton
1748โข๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟLondon, England
John Newton, once a slave trader, experienced a profound transformation after a life-threatening storm at sea led him to cry out for God's mercy. This marked the beginning of his journey from infidel to abolitionist and hymn writer.
Surviving the Unthinkable
Nov 2021โข๐บ๐ธLuzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA
Pennsylvania pilot Christopher White and his 13-year-old daughter survived a plane crash in a blinding snowstorm, crediting God's protection when trees...
Brother Andrew: A Step of Faith
1950s-2000sโข๐ณ๐ฑSint Pancras, Netherlands
Brother Andrew's remarkable journey from wounded Dutch soldier to Bible smuggler behind the Iron Curtain, showing how God transformed his life and used...
John Piper's Lifelong Calling
2023โข๐บ๐ธChattanooga, Tennessee, USA
John Piper's life testifies to God's transformative power, beginning with his early conversion and leading to a lifelong ministry. Known for his concept of 'Christian Hedonism,' Piper's journey emphasizes finding joy in God, shaping countless lives through his teachings and writings.
Spurgeonโs Compassion in Crisis
1854โข๐ฌ๐งGreater London, England, United Kingdom
During London's 1854 cholera outbreak, young preacher Charles Spurgeon fearlessly ministered to the sick and dying in Southwark, providing hope through...
Rachel Joy Scott's Impactful Faith
20 Apr 1999โข๐บ๐ธColumbine High School, Littleton, Colorado, USA
Rachel Joy Scott's unwavering faith at Columbine High School inspired millions after she became the first victim of the 1999 massacre, leaving behind...
The Black Elijah
1910-1929โข๐ฑ๐ทLiberia and Ivory Coast, West Africa
William Wade Harris received a divine vision in a Liberian prison in 1910. In just 18 months, he baptized over 100,000 converts across West Africa.
Faith Amidst Venezuela's Crisis
2023โข๐ป๐ชBarquisimeto, Lara, Venezuela
During Venezuela's economic crisis, Pastor Robert Vargas and believers found God's provision through faith and community, serving 6,000 meals weekly...
Faith and Nonviolence in Montgomery
1955-1956โข๐บ๐ธMontgomery, Alabama, United States
During the 1955-1956 Montgomery Bus Boycott, Martin Luther King Jr. experienced God's direct guidance through a divine encounter that renewed his...
Able To Walk and Talk Again
5 Jun 2017โข๐บ๐ธRedding, Shasta County, United States
After brain surgery complications left teenage athlete MeiLin unable to walk or talk, doctors declared her speech recovery hopeless due to brain damage.
From Slave Trader to Abolitionist
1740s-1780sโข๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟOlney, Buckinghamshire, England
John Newton's dramatic transformation from slave ship captain to hymn writer and abolitionist shows God's power to completely change a life through crisis and faith.
Rich DeVos
1926โข๐บ๐ธGrand Rapids, Michigan, USA
Rich DeVos, Amway co-founder, built his business empire on Christian faith and generosity. His heart transplant in 1997 deepened his trust in God's grace.
From Despair to Cy Young
2012โข๐บ๐ธNashville, Tennessee, USA
Baseball player R.A. Dickey overcame childhood trauma, career setbacks, and suicidal thoughts through faith in God, transforming from minor league...
People Give Their Hearts to Jesus
Apr 2016โข๐บ๐ธLos Angeles, Los Angeles County, United States
BSSM students doing street outreach in LA saw multiple strangers give their hearts to Jesus, including a former drug addict who felt 'high' after...
Faith Amidst the Flames: Brian Birdwell's Story
2000sโข๐บ๐ธArlington, Arlington County, United States
Pentagon survivor Brian Birdwell experienced God's miraculous presence when trapped in flames during 9/11, leading to renewed faith through 39 surgeries...
From Despair to Hope: Lecrae's Journey
2020sโข๐บ๐ธHouston, Texas, USA
Hip-hop artist Lecrae transformed from a life of drugs and crime to faith in Jesus after a divine encounter during arrest and surviving a car accident in Texas.
Rise Nepal: Faith After the 2015 Earthquake
2015-04-25โข๐ณ๐ตKathmandu, Nepal
After Nepal's devastating 2015 earthquake, survivors experienced God's protection, healing, and restoration through faith communities that transformed...
Kenneth Hagin's Life-Changing Encounter
1933-1950sโข๐บ๐ธMcKinney, Texas, USA
Kenneth Hagin was born with a deformed heart and paralyzed at 15, but experienced miraculous healing in 1934 after reading Mark 11:23-24 and declaring...
From Bikes to Bibles: Sam Childers' Journey
2010sโข๐ธ๐ธNimule, South Sudan
Former drug dealer and motorcycle club member Sam Childers experienced radical transformation at a 1992 revival meeting, leading him to rescue thousands...
Alice Cooper's Faith Renewal
1980sโข๐บ๐ธPhoenix, Arizona, USA
Rock legend Alice Cooper was vomiting blood daily from alcoholism in the 1980s. He fell to his knees in prayer and returned to the faith of his pastor father.
George Fox's Divine Revelation
1647โข๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟMancetter, Warwickshire, England
George Fox experienced divine revelation in 1647 England when Christ spoke directly to his heart, transforming him from spiritual seeker to bold...
J.C. Penney's Golden Rule Transformation
1950sโข๐บ๐ธKemmerer, Wyoming, United States
J.C. Penney experienced profound spiritual transformation during the Great Depression when financial ruin led him to encounter God at Battle Creek...
Josh Hamilton: MLB Star's Addiction and Redemption
2005โข๐บ๐ธRaleigh, North Carolina, USA
MLB star Josh Hamilton overcame severe drug addiction through faith in Jesus Christ, transforming from a broken addict to MVP player and devoted family man.
Faith Unshaken: Brother Yun's Through
1970s-1997โข๐จ๐ณZhengzhou, China
Brother Yun's powerful testimony of unwavering faith during imprisonment and torture in China, culminating in a miraculous prison escape through divine...
Benita's Unforeseen Healing
2023โข๐ต๐ญPhilippines
A devout Muslim woman in the Philippines experienced miraculous healing from severe illness and boils after praying to Jesus, leading her entire family...
From Atheist to Evangelist
1992โข๐บ๐ธPrinceton, New Jersey, United States
Former Chinese Communist military officer Yuan Zhiming transformed from staunch atheist to Christian evangelist after encountering faith at Princeton...
Faith Unyielding: A Coptic Family's Legacy
Jan 2025โข๐ช๐ฌMinya, Egypt
A Coptic family in Egypt found strength through Jesus during a 2025 church attack, inspiring their community to rebuild with renewed faith and unity...
Mandisa's Journey to Light
2010sโข๐บ๐ธFranklin, Tennessee, United States
American Idol contestant Mandisa overcame severe depression and suicidal thoughts after losing her friend to cancer, finding healing through God's love,...
From Storm to Reformation
1500sโข๐ฉ๐ชErfurt, Thuringia, Germany
Martin Luther's transformation from a fearful young man in a 1505 lightning storm to the bold reformer who sparked the Protestant Reformation through...
Margery Kempe: A Journey of Faith
1430sโข๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟKing's Lynn, Norfolk, England
Margery Kempe's life transformed after experiencing severe mental torment following childbirth, when Jesus appeared to her in a vision.
Freedom from Darkness to Light
2023โข๐บ๐ธUnited States
Jenny Weaver found freedom from 25 years of witchcraft and New Age practices after a terrifying encounter with demonic forces led her to cry out to...
Watchman Nee's Transformative Faith
1920โข๐จ๐ณFoochow, Fujian Province, China
Watchman Nee abandoned worldly ambitions at 17 during a 1920 revival in China, declaring 'I want everything for the Lord.' His radical transformation...
Pachomius: Kindness That Converted a Soldier
312โข๐ช๐ฌThebaid, Upper Egypt
Roman soldier Pachomius converted to Christianity in 312 AD after witnessing Christian kindness in prison, later founding eleven monasteries with over...
Jesus Heals Terminal Cancer
2023โข๐บ๐ธUnited States
Pamela McColloch was diagnosed with terminal colon and liver cancer but experienced complete healing through faith and prayer.
Samurai's Unyielding Faith in Christ
1615โข๐ต๐ญManila, Philippines
16th century samurai Justus Takayama Ukon chose exile and poverty over renouncing his Christian faith when Japan banned Christianity, demonstrating...
From Scandal to Redemption
1973โข๐บ๐ธWashington D.C., United States
Nixon aide Charles Colson found faith in Christ during the Watergate scandal, transforming from ruthless politician to prison ministry founder who...
Faith in Business: David Green's Story
1985โข๐บ๐ธOklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
David Green, Hobby Lobby founder, discovered his business was his ministry when God provided through a devastating 1985 financial crisis and later...
Mark Wahlberg's Journey of Faith
2023โข๐บ๐ธBoston, Massachusetts, United States
Mark Wahlberg's life transformed from crime and prison to Hollywood success through prayer and Catholic faith. He started praying the moment jail doors closed.
Hannah Whitall Smith
1858-08-30โข๐บ๐ธPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Hannah Whitall Smith found freedom from spiritual anxiety when she discovered God's love isn't based on feelings but facts.
Howard Storm: Atheist Professor's Near-Death Experience
June 1985โข๐ซ๐ทParis, France
Atheist art professor Howard Storm experienced a life-changing near-death encounter with Jesus during a medical crisis in Paris, transforming from...
Abraham Lincoln - The President Who Prayed
1861-1865โข๐บ๐ธWashington, District of Columbia, United States
Abraham Lincoln's faith deepened through the Civil War's darkest days, leading him to pray, fast, and make a covenant with God that resulted in the...
Visions of Divine Love
May 1373โข๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟNorwich, England
In 1373, Julian of Norwich received sixteen divine visions while dying of illness, revealing God's overwhelming love through mystical encounters that...
From Darkness to Light in Azerbaijan
1991-2020โขBaku, Azerbaijan
Two Azerbaijani Muslims found faith in Jesus Christ despite severe persecution, with one becoming a church leader and the other experiencing God's...
Sadie Robertson: From Stardom to Purpose
2023โข๐บ๐ธMonroe, Louisiana, United States
Duck Dynasty star Sadie Robertson shares how God transformed her identity crisis from childhood fame into purposeful ministry, calling her to be 'a...
Faith Over Finances: A Business Transformed
Dec 2013โข๐ฆ๐บAustralia
Australian businessman David Tensen found peace and purpose through faith after losing everything in bankruptcy. He surrendered his business to God in 2013.
Grundtvig's Awakening in Denmark
1810sโข๐ฉ๐ฐCopenhagen, Denmark
N.F.S. Grundtvig experienced a powerful spiritual awakening in 1810 Denmark that transformed him from rationalistic faith to vibrant Christianity.
Freedom from Darkness: A Journey with Jesus
2019โข๐บ๐ธUnited States
Jenny Weaver found freedom from witchcraft, addiction, and suicidal thoughts when she cried out to Jesus in desperation.
From Struggles to Healing Ministry
1934โข๐บ๐ธSulphur Rock, Arkansas, United States
Asa Allen's life transformed from alcoholism and poverty in 1934 Arkansas when he encountered God at a Methodist church, leading him to become a...
From Darkness to Digital Light
2021โข๐บ๐ธOklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Rashawn Copeland's testimony reveals how God reached him through social media after surviving gunshots, depression, and suicidal thoughts, transforming...
A Courageous Stand
1944โข๐ณ๐ฑHaarlem, Netherlands
Dutch watchmaker Casper ten Boom risked everything to shelter Jewish families during WWII, demonstrating extraordinary faith and courage.
From Kayak to Heaven's Door
14 Jan 1999โข๐จ๐ฑFuy River, Los Rios, Chile
Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Mary Neal experienced God's presence during a 30-minute underwater kayaking accident in Chile, transforming her from cultural...
From Doubter to Devoted Missionary
1850sโข๐บ๐ธMalden, Massachusetts, USA
Adoniram Judson transformed from atheist to devoted missionary, overcoming imprisonment and loss to translate the Bible into Burmese and establish over...
A Life Transformed in Syria
2025โข๐ธ๐พAleppo, Syria
A young Syrian Christian in war-torn Aleppo experienced Jesus speaking to him during his darkest hour in 2025, bringing supernatural peace and...
A Miracle of Provision in South Africa
2022โข๐ฟ๐ฆJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
A South African township church facing financial crisis received an unexpected donation matching their exact needs after turning to prayer, allowing...
Handel's Divine Composition
1740sโข๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟLondon, England
Composer Handel experienced divine inspiration while writing Messiah in 1741 London, completing the masterpiece in just 24 days during financial crisis.
From Bankruptcy to Faith-Fueled Wealth
1988โข๐บ๐ธMaryville, Tennessee, USA
Dave Ramsey's powerful story of how God transformed his bankruptcy and financial ruin into a faith-based mission, leading him from a $4 million real...
Faith Amid Fulani Attacks
April 2025โข๐ณ๐ฌPlateau State, Nigeria
During a violent attack by Fulani militants in Nigeria that killed his father, Nenche Steven experienced God's protection and presence, strengthening...
From Rock Bottom to Redemption
2020sโข๐บ๐ธDetroit, Michigan, USA
Rock star Alice Cooper found freedom from severe alcohol and drug addiction through faith in Jesus Christ, transforming from consuming two cases of beer...
From Racing Fame to Faith
2016โข๐บ๐ธOwensboro, Kentucky, USA
NASCAR champion Darrell Waltrip found faith after a life-threatening crash led him to question his eternal destiny and surrender his racing idols to...
A Paramedic's Divine Encounter
2020sโข๐บ๐ธBoise, Idaho, USA
Paramedic Dawson Merrick from Boise had a near-death experience where Jesus revealed how unforgiveness blocked his relationship with God.
Dietrich Bonhoeffer's Costly Grace
1930s-1940sโข๐ฉ๐ชBerlin, Germany
German pastor Dietrich Bonhoeffer's faith deepened from intellectual belief to costly discipleship during Nazi Germany, leading him to resist Hitler's...
Jerome: The Dream That Changed Everything
374โข๐ธ๐พSyrian Desert, near Antioch
Jerome of Stridon received a life-changing vision where Christ confronted his divided loyalties between classical literature and Scripture.
Jack Coe's Reckless Faith
1918-1956โข๐บ๐ธOklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Dallas, Texas, USA
Jack Coe overcame alcoholism and orphanhood when God miraculously healed his failing heart in 1918 Oklahoma, launching a powerful healing ministry that...
A Beacon of Faith
1944โข๐ณ๐ฑHaarlem, Netherlands
84-year-old watchmaker Casper ten Boom risked his life hiding Jews during WWII, demonstrating unwavering faith in God's protection even unto death in...
Alice Cooper's Journey to Faith
2020โข๐บ๐ธPhoenix, Arizona, USA
Rock star Alice Cooper overcame severe alcoholism and nearly died before calling out to God, experiencing miraculous recovery and restored marriage...
Alice Cooper's Radical Transformation
2020โข๐บ๐ธDetroit, Michigan, USA
Rock star Alice Cooper overcame severe drug and alcohol addiction through faith and prayer, transforming from desperation to decades of sobriety and...
Jesus Christ Is Coming Alive in Me
1977โข๐ต๐ทPuerto Rico
Legendary boxer George Foreman had a dramatic encounter with Jesus in his dressing room after a 1977 fight, leading to complete spiritual transformation...
Courageous Faith Against Tyranny
1930s-1945โข๐ฉ๐ชBerlin, Germany
Dietrich Bonhoeffer's testimony of courageous faith during Nazi Germany shows how God strengthened a pastor to resist tyranny, help Jews escape, and...
Tortured for His Faith
1948-1961โขBulgaria
Bulgarian pastor Haralan Popov endured 13 years of torture in Communist prisons, finding God's grace sufficient in his darkest moments and continuing to...
Forgiveness Amidst Tragedy
April 1994โข๐ท๐ผMataba, Rwanda
During the 1994 Rwandan genocide, Immaculรฉe Ilibagiza survived 91 days hidden in a tiny bathroom through prayer. She later forgave her family's killers.
From Chemistry to Christ
1920s-1940sโข๐จ๐ณHong Chek Village, Fujian Province, China
Chinese chemist John Sung experienced a powerful spiritual awakening at Union Theological Seminary in 1927, transforming from academic pursuits to...
From Chaos to Purpose: Lecrae's Story
2020sโข๐บ๐ธHouston, Texas, USA
Rapper Lecrae Moore found purpose and direction after surrendering his life to Jesus, transforming from gang life in Houston to inspiring youth through...
Faith Under Fire: Andrew Brunson's Testimony
2018โข๐น๐ทIzmir, Turkey
American pastor Andrew Brunson was imprisoned in Turkey for two years on false terrorism charges, but God sustained his faith through intense suffering...
A Prodigal's Journey Home
2009โข๐บ๐ธUnspecified city, USA
Joelan Schmidt's powerful testimony of redemption shows how God transformed a life destroyed by addiction and reckless living, restoring family...
American Sniper: Chris Kyle's Faith Journey
2009โข๐บ๐ธTexas, USA
Navy SEAL Chris Kyle's faith journey from Texas childhood through Iraq War combat, finding strength in Scripture during moral conflicts and dedicating...
Joni Eareckson Tada: Diving Accident to Worldwide Ministry
1967โข๐บ๐ธChesapeake Bay, Maryland, USA
After a diving accident left 17-year-old Joni Eareckson Tada paralyzed, she found renewed purpose through Scripture and transformed her suffering into...
Miracles on the Bridge
18 Jan 1989โข๐บ๐ธLake Livingston, Texas, USA
Baptist pastor Don Piper died in a car crash on a Texas bridge in 1989, experienced heaven for 90 minutes, then miraculously returned to life when...
From Animosity to Advocacy
1974โข๐บ๐ธMaui, Hawaii, USA
Native American activist Richard Twiss found Jesus during a drug overdose in Hawaii in 1974, transforming from someone filled with animosity toward...
From Devotion to Redemption
2000sโข๐ฎ๐ณTambaram, Chennai, India
A devoted Hindu follower of Goddess Adhi Parasakthi in Chennai, India discovers Jesus during his son's illness crisis, finding redemption and...
Bear Grylls: Adventure and Faith
2023โข๐ฌ๐งDonaghadee, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Bear Grylls' testimony shows how God sustained his faith through tragedy, a life-threatening parachuting accident, and extreme survival challenges,...
From Despair to Divine Light
1929โข๐ฎ๐ณRampur, Punjab, India
Sundar Singh, a young Sikh from Punjab, India, went from burning Bibles in anger to becoming a devoted Christian missionary after encountering Jesus in...
From Prison to Purpose
2025โข๐บ๐ธAtlanta, Georgia, United States
Christopher Yuan's powerful journey from drug dealing and prison to becoming a Bible professor shows God's redemptive grace.
From Cricket Star to Missionary
1880s-1931โข๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟSpratton, Northamptonshire, England
Famous cricket star C.T. Studd abandoned his successful sports career and fortune to become a missionary after recommitting his life to Christ during a...
Matt Redman - A Father to the Fatherless
1984โข๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟLondon, England
After losing his father to suicide at age seven, worship leader Matt Redman found healing and purpose through faith, becoming the Grammy-winning...
Margery Kempe: Woman Would Not Be Silent
๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟKing's Lynn, England
Medieval English businesswoman Margery Kempe experienced divine healing from mental torment when Christ appeared to her, transforming her into a bold...
Faith Defies Persecution
1980sโข๐จ๐ณHenan Province, China
Deling's powerful testimony from 1980s China shows how God protected her family during intense Christian persecution, transforming her from fearful to...
Faith in the Depths of Evin Prison
2009โข๐ฎ๐ทTehran, Iran
Two Iranian women found faith in Jesus through dreams and visions, then survived 259 days in Iran's notorious Evin Prison for sharing Christianity,...
Forgiveness Amidst Genocide
2006โข๐ท๐ผKibuye, Western Province, Rwanda
Immaculรฉe Ilibagiza survived 91 days hiding during the Rwandan genocide, lost her family to violence, yet found the strength through prayer to forgive...
Divine Provision at Ashley Down
12 Feb 1836โข๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟBristol, England
When George Mรผller's Bristol orphanage had no food for 300 children in 1836, his prayers were miraculously answered through a baker's donation and a...
Alice Cooper's Miraculous Transformation
2023โข๐บ๐ธParadise Valley, Arizona, USA
Rock legend Alice Cooper experienced miraculous healing from alcoholism and liver cirrhosis in 1983 when Jesus delivered him from addiction without...
Evelyn Waugh: Satirist Found the Church
1930โข๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟEngland
Brilliant satirist Evelyn Waugh shocked literary England by converting to Catholicism in 1930. His conversion would shape his life and greatest work.
Jacques and Raissa Maritain
1906โข๐ซ๐ทFrance
Two French philosophy students Jacques and Raissa Maritain made a suicide pact but found life-changing Catholic faith instead through Leon Bloy.
Alice Cooper's Miraculous Turnaround
1980sโข๐บ๐ธBeverly Hills, California, USA
Rock star Alice Cooper experienced miraculous deliverance from severe alcoholism and cocaine addiction in 1980s Beverly Hills when he desperately called...
The Man in Black Walks Back to Christ
1972โข๐บ๐ธTennessee, United States
Country music legend Johnny Cash shares how God rescued him from drug addiction and despair in a Tennessee cave, leading to his recommitment to Christ...
From Atheism to Faith in Kazakhstan
1990sโขKazakhstan
A Kazakhstani man raised in Soviet atheism encountered Christianity in the 1990s, experiencing instant spiritual transformation and newfound clarity...
Bryce Crawford: From Suicidal to 4 Million Followers
๐บ๐ธGeorgia, USA
On Christmas Day 2020, Bryce Crawford sat in a Waffle House planning to end his life. A chance conversation changed everything. Now with 3.
From Death to Divine Purpose
10 Dec 2009โข๐บ๐ธOklahoma, USA
Crystal McVea's heart stopped for 9 minutes during a medical procedure in Oklahoma, leading to a transformative heavenly encounter.
Breakthrough Through the Daniel Fast
2020sโข๐บ๐ธUnited States
A modern testimony of the Daniel Fast reveals spiritual and physical transformation, as one individual experienced clarity and guidance through prayer.
Anne Lamott's Journey to Faith
1980sโข๐บ๐ธMarin City, California, USA
Author Anne Lamott found faith after hitting rock bottom with addiction and depression, surrendering to Jesus at a California church in the 1980s and...
John Newton - The Slave Trader Who Wrote Amazing Grace
1748-1807โข๐ฌ๐งEngland, United Kingdom
Former slave ship captain John Newton experienced God's mercy during a violent storm in 1748, leading to his conversion and transformation into the...
Juan Carlos Ortiz and the Argentina Revival
1970sโข๐ฆ๐ทBuenos Aires, Argentina
Juan Carlos Ortiz's rejection by his church became God's pathway to leading the transformative Argentina Revival of the 1970s, showing how crisis can...
From Fame to Faith: MC Hammer's Redemption
1996-1997โข๐บ๐ธOakland, California, United States
MC Hammer's journey from $33 million fame to bankruptcy led him back to faith through a divine encounter with Jesus in 1997, transforming his life and...
From Gaming Addiction to God's Grace
2023โขOnline, Global
Christian streamer AkiandPeach shares how Jesus rescued him from gaming addiction, pornography, and suicidal depression, restoring his marriage and...
Faith Born in Twilight Years
2014โข๐บ๐ธAsheville, North Carolina, United States
Margaret found faith in Christ at age 72 in Asheville, NC after a health crisis opened her heart to God's love and transformed her relationships.
From Tehran to Freedom
2012โข๐ฉ๐ชMunich, Germany
Iranian Muslim finds faith in Jesus through secret Bible reading, flees persecution to Germany where he discovers freedom and community in Christ.
God Saved Me From Suicide
Late 1990sโขTexas
Flyleaf vocalist Lacey Sturm went from atheist planning suicide to finding hope through Christ at a church service, transforming her life and music career.
Michael W. Smith - Rescued on a Kitchen Floor
November 1979โข๐บ๐ธNashville, Tennessee, USA
Grammy-winning artist Michael W. Smith nearly died from drug addiction before experiencing God's presence on his kitchen floor in Nashville, leading to...
Freedom from Panic Through Faith
2020sโข๐บ๐ธUnspecified, USA
Sarah found complete freedom from 9 years of severe panic attacks and anxiety through prayer and faith, experiencing lasting peace and restoration after...
Choosing Life Amidst Tragedy
11 Sep 2001โข๐ฏ๐ฒBlue Lagoon, Jamaica
Tammy Trent's husband died tragically in a diving accident on September 11, 2001, in Jamaica. She chose life and faith despite devastating loss.
Alice Cooper's from Rock to Redemption
1980s to presentโข๐บ๐ธPhoenix, Arizona, USA
Rock star Alice Cooper experienced divine healing from severe alcoholism and liver cirrhosis in 1983, with God completely removing his addiction...
Hope Amidst Unseen Challenges
2012โข๐บ๐ธLos Angeles, California, United States
Chad and Julia Veach found unwavering hope in Jesus when their daughter Georgia was diagnosed with a rare brain disorder.
Rescued by Grace: Michael W. Smith's Journey
2021โข๐บ๐ธNashville, Tennessee, USA
Michael W. Smith's powerful testimony of redemption from drug addiction and near-fatal overdose in Nashville, showing how God rescued him and...
Grant Teaff: The Miracle on the Brazos
1972
Football coach Grant Teaff experienced God's direction after a near-death experience, transforming Baylor's losing football program into the 'Miracle on...
Miraculous Escape from Danger
2023โข๐ธ๐ฉSudan
During Sudan's civil unrest in 2023, Zechariah experienced divine protection as God guided his family to safety through dangerous territories, deepening...
Jim Elliot's Bold Faith in Ecuador
1950sโข๐ช๐จEcuador
Jim Elliot's unwavering faith led him from Oregon to Ecuador as a missionary, where he sacrificed his life trying to reach the hostile Waorani tribe,...
Peace Child: A Tribe Transformed
1962โข๐ฌ๐ณSawi Territory, Papua New Guinea
Canadian missionary Don Richardson transforms a cannibalistic tribe in Papua New Guinea by connecting their 'peace child' tradition to the Gospel of...
Augustine's Transformative Encounter
386 ADโข๐ฎ๐นMilan, Italy
Augustine's dramatic conversion in 386 AD Milan when God spoke through Scripture, transforming him from worldly professor to influential church father...
Rescue in the Ravine
5 Oct 2019โข๐บ๐ธSpringfield, USA
John Smith was saved by a stray dog named Grace during a hiking accident, illustrating God's provision in unexpected forms.
From Despair to Divine Encounter
1900sโข๐ฎ๐ณRampur, Punjab, India
A Sikh teenager in 1904 Punjab, India contemplated suicide after his mother's death until Jesus appeared in a vision, transforming him into the renowned...
John Hyde: The Power of Prayer
1912โข๐ฎ๐ณSialkot, Punjab, India
John Hyde, known as 'Praying Hyde,' transformed from a discouraged missionary in India to a powerful intercessor whose fervent prayers sparked revival...
Save Me from Myself
2005โข๐บ๐ธBakersfield, California, United States
Korn guitarist Brian Welch found freedom from severe drug addiction through faith in Jesus Christ, leaving the famous heavy metal band in 2005 before...
Six Days Behind Enemy Lines
1995โขBosnia, Europe
Shot down over Bosnia in 1995, Air Force pilot Scott O'Grady survived six days behind enemy lines through constant prayer and faith in God, discovering...
Surviving D-Day Through Faith
6 June 1944โข๐ซ๐ทNormandy, France
WWII veteran Guy Whidden survived D-Day when a mortar fragment was miraculously stopped by his prayer book, crediting divine protection during the...
Faith and Forgiveness Amidst Horror
1990sโข๐ท๐ผMataba, Rwanda
During Rwanda's 1994 genocide, Immaculee Ilibagiza survived 91 days hidden in a bathroom through prayer and faith, emerging with a transformed heart...
From Power to Purpose: Chuck Colson
1973โข๐บ๐ธWashington, D.C., USA
Nixon's 'hatchet man' Chuck Colson found faith during Watergate scandal, transformed from ruthless politician to prison ministry founder, showing God's...
From Dreams to Peace: A Syrian Journey
2020sโข๐ฑ๐งBeirut, Lebanon
Syrian refugees Abu Radwan, Fadia, and Rafi Eskeif found peace and protection through encounters with Jesus amid war and persecution in Lebanon during...
Chris Pratt's Journey to Faith
2018โข๐บ๐ธLos Angeles, California, United States
Actor Chris Pratt transformed from living in a van and struggling with substance use to becoming a bold Christian voice in Hollywood, with his faith...
Faith in the Deepest Valley
2022โข๐บ๐ธFranklin, Tennessee, USA
TobyMac found God's presence in his deepest grief after losing his son Truett to an accidental overdose, discovering how faith becomes a lifeline...
Anne Rice's Return to Faith
2010โข๐บ๐ธNew Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Anne Rice, famous vampire novelist, returned to Catholic faith after decades as an atheist, experiencing God's overwhelming love and finding new purpose...
John Paton's Fearless Faith
1858โขAniwa, Vanuatu
Missionary John Paton faced deadly threats and personal tragedy in Vanuatu but experienced God's miraculous protection and provision, including striking...
A Firefighter's Faith Reignited
2020โข๐บ๐ธSan Francisco, California, USA
San Francisco firefighter Jason Sautel found his faith reignited when God spoke to him during a life-threatening emergency in 2020, transforming his...
From Anguish to Faith: Sundar Singh's Journey
1920sโข๐ฎ๐ณRampur Kataania, Punjab, India
After burning a Bible in grief, young Sikh Sundar Singh experienced a powerful vision of Jesus that transformed his life.
From Agnosticism to L'Abri's Founding
1930s-1980sโข๐จ๐ญHuรฉmoz-sur-Ollon, Vaud, Switzerland
Francis Schaeffer transformed from agnosticism to founding L'Abri Fellowship in Switzerland, creating a ministry that provided honest answers to life's...
Faith Amidst Conflict: A Quechua Transformation
1980s-1990sโข๐ต๐ชAyacucho, Peru
During Peru's violent 1980s conflict, Quechua translator Rรณmulo Sauรฑe overcame disabilities and financial struggles through divine provision to...
From Power to Purpose
1970sโข๐บ๐ธMaxwell Federal Prison Camp, Alabama, United States
Charles Colson transformed from Nixon's 'hatchet man' to prison ministry founder after finding faith during Watergate scandal.
Chad Williams: A SEAL's Transformation
2010sโข๐บ๐ธHuntington Beach, California, USA
Former Navy SEAL Chad Williams found purpose after years of emptiness and destructive behavior when he encountered Christ at a Greg Laurie church...
Purpose Beyond Paralysis
1967โขChesapeake Bay
After a diving accident left 17-year-old Joni Eareckson Tada paralyzed from the shoulders down, she discovered God's purpose through her suffering and...
Vision of Light: A Life Transformed
1905โข๐ฎ๐ณRampur, Punjab, India
Wealthy Sikh man from Punjab, India receives miraculous vision of Jesus after burning Bible and contemplating suicide, leading to dramatic conversion...
Richard Wurmbrand: 14 Years Tortured for Christ
1960sโข๐ท๐ดBucharest, Romania
Jewish atheist turned Lutheran pastor Richard Wurmbrand survived 14 years of Communist torture in Romanian prisons, his unshakeable faith inspiring a...
Chris Pratt's Leap of Faith
2023โข๐บ๐ธMaui, Hawaii, USA and Hollywood, California, USA
Hollywood actor Chris Pratt's faith was transformed when a stranger told him 'Jesus told me to talk to you' in Hawaii, then deepened when God healed his...
Ethiopian Church Under the Derg: Faith Under Fire
1974-1991โข๐ช๐นAddis Ababa, Ethiopia
During Ethiopia's communist Derg regime (1974-1991), persecuted Christians faced imprisonment and death threats but experienced miraculous church...
Faith Buried in Rubble
2010-01-12โข๐ญ๐นPort-au-Prince, Haiti
Ginette Sainfort survived six days buried under rubble in Haiti's 2010 earthquake through prayer and divine visions, emerging with renewed faith and...
Bruce Olson's Jungle Mission
1960sโข๐จ๐ดColombia
19-year-old Bruce Olson answered God's call to reach the hostile Motilone tribe in Colombia's jungle with just $70. They called him Bruchko.
Danny Silk: From Broken Family to Loving on Purpose
Nov 2025โข๐บ๐ธRedding, California, United States
Danny Silk's testimony shows how God transformed a broken marriage from clinical incompatibility to founding Loving on Purpose ministry, leading to...
Phil Vischer's Journey of Redemption
2023โข๐บ๐ธChicago, Illinois, United States
Phil Vischer's journey with VeggieTales showcases God's faithfulness through financial collapse and finding new purpose in Christ.
From Paralysis to Praise
Dec 2022โข๐บ๐ธColorado, United States
Ethiopian runner Naomi Bogale was completely paralyzed after a car accident broke her back, but through faith and prayer, she experienced miraculous...
Guided by Divine Light
1850sโข๐บ๐ธDorchester County, Maryland, USA
Harriet Tubman's Christian faith guided her escape from slavery and Underground Railroad missions, trusting God's visions and protection to lead 70...
Faith Unyielding on the Shores of Libya
Feb 2015โข๐ฑ๐พSirte, Libya
21 Coptic Christian migrant workers in Libya chose death over denying their faith when captured by ISIS in 2015, crying 'Lord Jesus!' as they were...
Imrhan (Lotto Boyzz): From Suicide Attempt to Salvation
๐ฌ๐งUK
UK rapper Imrhan (formerly Lotto Ash of Lotto Boyzz) was about to end his life when his mum calledโshe said God told her he wasn't OK.
Padre Pio Saved My Life
December 2023โขSolvang, California
Hollywood actor Shia LaBeouf found faith and salvation while preparing to play St. Padre Pio in a film. He was contemplating suicide at his lowest point.
Ian McCormack: The Atheist Who Died and Saw Heaven
Apr 1982โข๐ฒ๐บMauritius
Ian McCormack, an atheist stung by deadly jellyfish in Mauritius, experienced a near-death encounter where he met Jesus and was completely healed after...
Turning Grief into Hope
2013-2024โข๐บ๐ธLake Forest, California, United States
After losing her son Matthew to suicide in 2013, Kay Warren transformed her grief into a powerful mental health ministry, finding hope and purpose...
Todd White: 22 Years of Addiction Broken by Jesus
2004-2020โข๐บ๐ธWatauga, Texas, United States
Todd White's testimony shows God's power to transform lives from 22 years of addiction and despair. A supernatural encounter in 2004 changed everything.
Kerry Livgren's Divine Encounter
1979โข๐บ๐ธIndianapolis, Indiana, USA
Kerry Livgren, songwriter for Kansas who wrote Dust in the Wind, found Christ in 1979 after years of spiritual searching through various religions.
From Buddhism to Faith in Jesus
2023โข๐น๐ญThailand
Former Buddhist monk and gang member from Thailand encounters Jesus through Christians' kindness, experiencing supernatural peace and transformation...
Faith Amidst Soviet Shadows
1940-1990โข๐บ๐ธVilnius, Lithuania
Lithuanian Catholics demonstrated unwavering faith during Soviet persecution from 1940-1990, secretly worshipping and documenting oppression through...
Faithful Amidst Persecution
2025โข๐ป๐ณHo Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Minh Tran found faith and courage through Vietnam's underground church movement, transforming from conformity to bold witness despite government...
From Addiction to Purpose
1974โข๐บ๐ธGalveston, Texas, USA
Norm Miller, President of Interstate Batteries, overcame 20 years of alcohol addiction through faith in Jesus Christ after crying out to God during a...
John Newton's Transformative Grace
1748โข๐ฎ๐ชOff the coast of Donegal, Ireland
Former slave trader John Newton encountered God during a fierce storm in 1748, leading to his spiritual transformation and the writing of 'Amazing Grace.'
Finding God in the Depths
2025โข๐ฌ๐งAyr, Scotland, United Kingdom
Sheila Walsh found God's presence in her darkest moments when depression led her to a psychiatric hospital, discovering healing through vulnerability...
Hope Amidst Venezuelan Crisis
2014-2024โข๐ป๐ชVenezuela
During Venezuela's economic crisis, churches experienced explosive growth as millions turned to faith for hope. Christians rallied to provide food and prayer.
A Vision that Transformed a Life
1903โข๐ฎ๐ณRampur, Punjab, India
Young Sikh man in 1903 India receives powerful vision of Jesus after burning Bible in anger, leading to dramatic conversion and life as Christian...
I Love Idi Amin: Festo Kivengere's
1936-1988โข๐บ๐ฌKigezi, Uganda
Ugandan Bishop Festo Kivengere chose radical forgiveness over bitterness when dictator Idi Amin murdered his friend Archbishop Janani Luwum, writing 'I...
From Bankruptcy to Blessing
2020sโข๐บ๐ธUnited States
Entrepreneur Tom Cartwright lost everything in a failed business deal but experienced complete financial restoration after putting God first and...
Hope on the Mediterranean
2015โข๐ฎ๐นSicily, Italy
An Eritrean refugee finds faith in Jesus during a deadly Mediterranean crossing after witnessing God's protection and experiencing unconditional love...
A Harvest of Faith
1973โข๐บ๐ธMinnesota, United States
Midwest farmers experienced miraculous provision when God sent rain during severe droughts, saving their crops and family legacies through faithful...
From Brokenness to Grace
2023โข๐บ๐ธTacoma, Washington, USA
Jefferson Bethke's testimony shows how God transformed a college student's life from emptiness and failure to grace and purpose through Scripture and...
Os Hillman's Journey to Faith at Work
2023โข๐บ๐ธAtlanta, Georgia, United States
Os Hillman transformed business setbacks into ministry, founding Marketplace Leaders after losing $50,000 on a Christian business project in Atlanta...
Finding Hope During Economic Despair
2025โข๐ป๐ชCaracas, Distrito Capital, Venezuela
Amidst the economic crisis in Caracas, a mother finds hope and provision through Jesus and a local church. Her encounter with faith and community transforms her life, leading her to serve others in need.
Nahor Leo's Miraculous Turnaround
1965โข๐ฎ๐ฉSoe, Timor, Indonesia
18-year-old Nahor Leo's desperate cry to God during a crisis sparked Indonesia's massive 1965 revival, leading to 200,000 conversions and widespread...
Faith Found Amidst the Rubble in Chimaltenango
2025โข๐ฌ๐นChimaltenango, Guatemala
Ana from Chimaltenango, Guatemala, shares how her life was transformed after a devastating earthquake in 2025. Through the kindness of volunteers and an encounter with Jesus, she found hope and faith amidst the rubble.
Johnny Cash's Journey to Redemption
1970sโข๐บ๐ธChattanooga, Tennessee, USA
Country music legend Johnny Cash's testimony of overcoming severe drug addiction and suicidal despair through a powerful encounter with God in Nickajack...
Rescued from Darkness by Jesus
2012โขSoutheast Asia
Esther's powerful testimony of rescue from human trafficking through divine intervention in 2012. Jesus met her in a vision and gave her peace.
From Palace to Peace: Ahmed's Journey
2010sโข๐ธ๐ฆRiyadh, , Saudi Arabia
A Saudi prince's son found spiritual peace through Jesus after a near-fatal car accident, leaving his life of luxury in Riyadh for faith despite the...
From Cricket Star to Christ's Missionary
1885โข๐จ๐ฌCambridge, England; China; Ootacamund, South India; Ibambi, Belgian Congo
Famous English cricket star C.T. Studd abandoned wealth and sporting fame after his conversion to follow Christ as a missionary to China, India, and...
From Watergate to Walking with God
1974โข๐บ๐ธWashington, District of Columbia, United States
Nixon's 'hatchet man' Chuck Colson found God through C.S. Lewis's book before prison, then founded the world's largest prison ministry, transforming...
Miraculous Prison Escape
1997โข๐จ๐ณNanyang, Henan, China
Brother Yun's miraculous prison escape in China after walking past guards through doors that opened supernaturally, plus divine healing and provision...
Faith in the Floodwaters
2005-08-29โข๐บ๐ธNew Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Angela Marsalis found God's protection and provision during Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans, as her faith deepened through crisis and community support...
Faith Amidst Persecution in Laos
2023โขXieng Khouang, Laos
Hmong Christians in Laos faced severe government persecution, imprisonment, and death for their faith, yet experienced God's miraculous provision...
Healing in Jesus' Light
2023โข๐บ๐ธUnited States
Roxane Roelse experienced profound healing from postpartum depression and OCD through combining faith with professional treatment, discovering God's...
Former FARC Commander Now Front-Line Worker in Red Zones
๐จ๐ดBogotรก, Colombia
Former FARC commander Elmer heard God's voice stopping his suicide attempt in a cave, then left guerrilla warfare to become a Christian radio evangelist...
Basil the Great: Awakening from the Deep
๐น๐ทCappadocia (modern Turkey)
Basil the Great abandoned worldly success and wealth after his brother's death, awakening to Gospel truth and becoming one of Christianity's most...
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