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Martin Luther's Tower Revelation

1519•🇩🇪Wittenberg, Saxony, Germany

Martin Luther's life was transformed in 1519 when God revealed through Scripture that righteousness comes by faith, not works.

John Wimber's Transformative Journey

1940s-1997•🇺🇸Kirksville, Missouri, USA

John Wimber transformed from a 'fourth-generation pagan' musician with the Righteous Brothers to founding the global Vineyard Movement after a dramatic...

Forgiven by Christ After Guerrilla Past

🇨🇴Florencia, Caquetá, Colombia

Andrés, a former FARC commander in Colombia, experienced a life-changing encounter with Jesus during a reconciliation meeting in Caquetá. After surrendering to Christ, he now dedicates his life to helping others find forgiveness and purpose through faith.

Louis Zamperini's Journey to Redemption

1949•🇺🇸Los Angeles, California, United States

Olympic runner Louis Zamperini survived 47 days at sea and brutal POW captivity in WWII, then found complete transformation from PTSD and alcoholism...

Darryl Burton Freed After 24 Years for a Murder He Didn't Commit

1985-2008•🇺🇸Missouri, United States

Wrongfully convicted of murder at 20, Darryl Burton spent 24 years in prison before the Midwest Innocence Project proved his innocence.

Keith Green's Radical Transformation

1970s-1980s•🇺🇸Garden Valley, Texas, USA

Keith Green's journey from drugs and Eastern mysticism to radical Christian faith transformed him into an influential minister and musician who founded...

Nadia Murad: From Captivity to the Nobel Peace Prize

2014-2023•🇮🇶Kocho, Northern Iraq / The Hague

Captured by ISIS at 21, Nadia Murad escaped and became the first person to testify about Yazidi sexual violence before the UN Security Council.

A Miracle of Forgiveness and Restoration

2011•🇺🇸Fresno, California, United States

After killing Amy Wall while driving drunk in 1992, Joe Avila found Jesus in prison.

Martin Luther's Faith Awakening

1517•🇩🇪Erfurt, Germany

Martin Luther, a tormented monk in Germany, discovered salvation by faith while studying Romans.

Lacey Sturm: God Surprised a Woman Who Chose Singleness

2006-2008•🇺🇸United States

Lacey Sturm, lead singer of Flyleaf, embraced singleness after relational trauma.

Brian "Head" Welch Left Korn After an Encounter During Worship

2005•🇺🇸Bakersfield, California, USA

Brian "Head" Welch, lead guitarist of Korn, was addicted to methamphetamine when he experienced repeated encounters during worship at a California church.

Jay Sekulow: A Jewish Lawyer Who Met God in the Supreme Court

1990•🇺🇸Washington, D.C., USA

Jay Sekulow, a Jewish lawyer from Brooklyn, encountered Jesus and founded the ACLJ.

From Voodoo Priest to Preacher

2020•🇭🇹Port-au-Prince, Haiti

Jacques, a feared Voodoo priest in Haiti, struggled for two years before surrendering to Christ.

Giavanna DeSantis: From 7 Years Following a Shaman to Following Jesus

🇺🇸Los Angeles, California, USA

For 7 years, Giavanna DeSantis followed a Shaman and practiced New Age spirituality. But the emptiness remained—until she found Jesus.

Devin and Jasmine: Two Prophetic Words, One Love Story

2023•🇺🇸Peoria, Arizona, United States

Devin, who committed to celibacy after a violent childhood, and Jasmine, who walked away from her former identity, received simultaneous prophetic words...

Lecrae: Breaking the Generational Cycle of Fatherlessness and Abuse

2002•🇺🇸Dallas, 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...

Sy Rogers: Breaking Generational Patterns of Sexual Abuse and Identity Confusion

1980s•🇸🇬Singapore / International

Sy Rogers, shaped by generational sexual abuse, fatherlessness, and identity confusion, was living as a transgender woman weeks from surgery when Jesus...

Victor Marx: Breaking Four Generations of Violence and Child Abuse

1980s•🇺🇸USA

Victor Marx, a survivor of four generations of child abuse, torture, and violence, encountered Jesus through a Marine Bible study and broke the...

Heidi Baker: Breaking Poverty and Oppression in Mozambique

1995-present•🇲🇿Mozambique

Heidi Baker witnessed generational curses, witch doctor bondage, and centuries-old spiritual oppression broken across Mozambique as entire communities...

Yamilexis Fernandez: Breaking Free from 16 Years of Porn Addiction and Santeria

🇨🇺USA (originally Cuba)

Yamilexis Fernandez was introduced to Santeria rituals as a child in Cuba and pornography at age 6 through abuse.

Ana Méndez Ferrell: From Generational Witchcraft to Freedom in Mexico

1980s•🇲🇽Mexico City, Mexico

Ana Méndez Ferrell, raised in generational occult practices in Mexico City and hospitalised for severe depression, cried out to Jesus during her darkest...

Nicky Cruz: From Generational Violence to Radical Love

1958•🇺🇸Brooklyn, New York, USA

Nicky Cruz, raised under witchcraft and parental abuse in Puerto Rico, became a violent gang warlord in Brooklyn before Jesus shattered the generational...

Julia Boehme: From Witchcraft to Orthodox Christianity

🇸🇪Sweden

Swedish Gen Z woman who practiced witchcraft for years found faith during a trip to Stonehenge, England.

Coach Kennedy: Fired for Praying, Vindicated by Supreme Court

2022•🇺🇸Bremerton, Washington, USA

High school football coach Joseph Kennedy was fired for silently praying at the 50-yard line after games.

Volodymyr Fomin: From New Age and Depression to Christ in Ukraine

🇺🇦Ukraine

Ukrainian Gen Z man who was involved in New Age ideology while battling depression found Christ during the Covid pandemic.

John Bevere's Call to Fear God

1980s-2015•🇺🇸Orlando, Florida, USA

John Bevere's transformation from IBM engineer to global minister shows how God guides career changes and delivers from addiction through obedience and...

Survivor's Journey to Faith

1979•🇰🇭Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Khmer Rouge survivors in Cambodia found healing, forgiveness, and new life through faith in Jesus after experiencing war trauma, guilt, and loss during...

Faith's Triumph Over Gang Life

2023•🇭🇳La Ceiba, Atlántida, Honduras

Miguel escaped gang violence in Honduras through faith when a local church gave him a Bible, transforming his life and inspiring him to help other...

Olaudah Equiano's Journey to Freedom

1789•🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿Westminster, London, England

Former slave Olaudah Equiano found faith in God after baptism in 1759 Westminster, purchased his freedom in 1766, and became a powerful voice for...

Pandita Ramabai: A Light for India

1858-1922•🇮🇳Kedgaon, Maharashtra, India

Pandita Ramabai's powerful testimony of faith transforming 19th century India as God used her to rescue thousands of widows and orphans through the...

From Atheism to Faith: Rosaria's Journey

1999•🇺🇸Syracuse, New York, USA

Academic atheist and LGBTQ+ advocate Rosaria Butterfield found faith through Scripture study and Christian friendship in Syracuse, experiencing radical...

Faith Transforms a Surgeon’s Journey

1990s•🇺🇸Detroit, Michigan, USA

Dr. Ben Carson's journey from struggling Detroit student with violent temper to world-renowned neurosurgeon through transformative prayer and faith in...

From Captive to Messenger

1890s•🇺🇸Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States

Liberian prince Kaboo experienced miraculous escape from captivity through divine intervention, became Samuel Morris, and transformed lives through...

Johnny Cash: Redemption in the Cave

1967•🇺🇸Nickajack 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...

East Africa Awakened

1930s•🇷🇼Gahini, Rwanda

The East African Revival of the 1930s transformed thousands through confession, reconciliation, and miraculous healings across Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya,...

Catherine Booth's Bold Faith

1860s•🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿London, England

Catherine Booth defied Victorian social norms to become a pioneering female preacher in 1860s London, co-founding The Salvation Army through bold faith...

The College Visit That Changed Everything

Late 1990s•🇺🇸Denton, Texas, USA

Lecrae Moore, raised in a turbulent Houston environment, encountered God at a Christian conference during college at the University of North Texas.

Michael W. Smith: Rescued by Grace

1970s-1980s•🇺🇸Nashville, Tennessee, USA

Christian music star Michael W. Smith overcame life-threatening drug addiction through divine intervention and his parents' prayers in 1970s Nashville,...

A Journey Home to Faith

2023•🇺🇸Chicago, Illinois, United States

Christopher Yuan's testimony reveals how God transformed a life of drugs and rebellion into purpose through his mother's prayers and divine intervention...

Patrick's Divine Call to Ireland

400s•🇬🇧Northern 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

1972•🇺🇸United 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...

From Gang Leader to God's Messenger

1958•🇺🇸Brooklyn, New York, USA

Former gang leader Nicky Cruz transformed from Brooklyn's violent Mau Maus leader to world-renowned evangelist after encountering God's love through...

A Revival in Lapland

1840s•🇫🇮Lapland, Finland

A Swedish Sámi pastor in 1840s Lapland experienced spiritual transformation that sparked a revival, freeing his community from alcoholism and...

Revival in Puerto Rico: A Nation Transformed

1930s•🇵🇷Puerto Rico

God transformed Puerto Rico through powerful revivals in the 1930s, turning 25% of the island evangelical through local believers like Miguel Martinez...

Jesus Transformed My Heart

2020s•🇩🇿Kabylie, Algeria

Al Hassan, a 26-year-old Berber man from Algeria, was transformed from deep hatred to love and joy when he encountered Jesus through Christian...

From Cannibalism to Peace

1960s•🇬🇳Sawi and Yali regions, Papua New Guinea

Two Papua New Guinea tribes abandoned cannibalism and violence after missionaries shared Jesus as their 'Peace Child.' The Sawi and Yali people...

Forgiveness That Heals

2005•🇺🇸Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

A Christian mother in Minneapolis forgave her son's killer after years of hatred, leading to miraculous healing and reconciliation.

Faith Amidst the Killing Fields

1975-1979•🇰🇭Cambodia

Cambodian survivors of the Khmer Rouge genocide found faith and forgiveness through Christianity, transforming from victims and perpetrators into...

William Booth's Life-Changing Encounter

1844•🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿Nottingham, England

William Booth's dramatic 1844 conversion on Nottingham's streets led him to found the Salvation Army, transforming from a struggling apprentice to a...

Faith Unyielded in Sudan's Trials

2013-2014•🇸🇩Omdurman, Sudan

Mariam Ibrahim faced death sentence in Sudan for refusing to renounce her Christian faith, remaining steadfast through imprisonment and childbirth...

From Buddhist Roots to New Faith

2025•Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Two Mongolians from Buddhist backgrounds found faith in Christ after communism fell, helping lead a Christian revival that grew from under 40 believers...

Harriet Tubman's Divine Journey

1850s•🇺🇸Dorchester County, Maryland, United States

Harriet Tubman's powerful testimony of divine guidance and protection as she escaped slavery and led 70+ people to freedom through faith and prayer in...

John Sung: A Bold Revivalist

1920s-1940s•🇨🇳Hong Chek Village, Fujian Province, China

A Chinese chemistry PhD experienced a powerful vision of Christ that transformed him from spiritual despair into a bold evangelist who converted over...

From Warlord to Evangelist

1960s•🇺🇸New York City, New York, USA

Former gang leader Nicky Cruz transformed from violent warlord to evangelist after encountering God's love through preacher David Wilkerson in 1960s New...

Forgiveness Amidst Pain

1996-2003•🇿🇦Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

During South Africa's Truth and Reconciliation Commission, families of apartheid victims chose radical forgiveness over revenge, with mothers embracing...

Vietnam Veteran's Journey to Peace

1990s•🇺🇸Unknown, USA

Vietnam War veteran William found healing from PTSD, alcoholism, and suicidal despair through God's transformative love, leading to complete restoration...

Sojourner Truth's Divine Calling

1850s•🇺🇸Swartekill, Ulster County, New York, USA

Born into slavery, Isabella Baumfree experienced divine calling through Jesus that transformed her into Sojourner Truth, leading to freedom, legal...

Heidi Baker's Journey of Faith and Miracles

2023•🇲🇿Pemba, Cabo Delgado Province, Mozambique

Heidi Baker's transformation from introverted teenager to missionary leader in Mozambique demonstrates how God can use anyone to serve thousands of...

Faith's Journey to Hong Kong

1966•🇭🇰Kowloon Walled City, Hong Kong

Jackie Pullinger answered God's call to Hong Kong's Kowloon Walled City in 1966, where she witnessed miraculous healing of heroin addicts through prayer...

Faith Amidst Persecution: The Karen Story

2021•🇲🇲Kayin State, Myanmar

Karen Christians in Myanmar demonstrate unwavering faith through decades of persecution, including military attacks on churches and homes, finding...

Faith Transforms Rio's Favelas

2023•🇧🇷Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

In Rio de Janeiro's favelas, former drug dealers like Pastor Antonio now minister to their communities.

Faith in the Flames

1960s•🇷🇴Bucharest, Romania

Richard Wurmbrand's powerful testimony of finding faith in communist Romania, surviving 14 years of imprisonment and torture, and discovering God's love...

From Gang Leader to Shepherd

2023•🇸🇻San 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.

From Persecution to Peace

2020s•🇳🇵Nepal

Former Hindu priest Ramesh in Nepal never met a Christian until encountering Jesus.

David Wilkerson's Bold Mission

1958•🇺🇸Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Pastor David Wilkerson saw gang members in Life magazine and heard God say 'Go to New York.

From Anger to Healing Hands

2023•🇺🇸Detroit, Michigan, USA

Dr. Ben Carson's testimony shows how God transformed his violent temper through prayer at age 14, leading him from academic failure to becoming a...

The Deliverance of Clarita Villanueva

May 1953•🇵🇭Manila, Philippines

In 1953 Manila, Clarita Villanueva was tormented by demonic attacks in prison until missionary Lester Sumrall prayed for her deliverance.

Revival at Brownsville: A Divine Encounter

June 1995•🇺🇸Pensacola, Florida, USA

The famous Brownsville Revival began on Father's Day 1995 when God's powerful presence transformed a Florida church service into a 5-year spiritual...

Faith and Forgiveness Amid Tragedy

1999 and 2012•🇺🇸Littleton, Colorado, USA

Two families found supernatural peace and forgiveness after losing loved ones in the Columbine and Sandy Hook school shootings, showing how faith...

Testimony About Prophetic Word

27 Mar 2019•🇺🇸Redding, Shasta County, United States

At a Bethel conference, Ben Armstrong called out 'Someone here has a connection with bees.

From Slave Trader to Hymn Writer: John Newton

1748•🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿London, 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.

Miraculous Transformation in Almolonga

1970s•🇬🇹Almolonga, Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

In 1970s Guatemala, Pastor Mariano Riscajche's prayers transformed the entire town of Almolonga from poverty and crime to prosperity and peace.

Amy Carmichael: A Life of Devotion

1890s-1950s•🇮🇳Dohnavur, Tamil Nadu, India

Amy Carmichael dedicated her life to rescuing children from temple slavery in India, founding the Dohnavur Fellowship in 1901 and trusting God's...

Hobby Lobby: A Family Business That Stared Down $1.3 Million a Day in Fines

2014•🇺🇸Washington, D.C., USA

Hobby Lobby founders David and Barbara Green faced $1.3M/day fines for refusing to comply with the HHS contraception mandate.

Christian Refuses to Marry a Muslim, Threatened by Family

🇲🇾Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Miriam was the most devout Muslim in her Central Asian family until she met Jesus. Her family said she'd shamed them worse than becoming a prostitute.

Pastor Han Martyred by North Korean Assassins

🇨🇳Baishan City, Changbai Korean Autonomous County, China

Pastor Han Chung-Ryeol ministered to North Korean refugees in China for over 20 years, leading many to faith despite constant death threats, until North...

Spurgeon’s Compassion in Crisis

1854•🇬🇧Greater 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...

From Captive Prince to Faith Ambassador

1893•🇺🇸Upland, Indiana, USA

Prince Kaboo of Liberia experienced miraculous escape from torture through divine intervention, became Christian missionary Samuel Morris, and...

Faith Amidst Persecution in Bangladesh

2021-2022•🇧🇩Bangladesh

Muslim converts Nur Alam and Afzal Hosen were kidnapped in Bangladesh in 2021 for sharing their faith. Despite 30 hours of captivity and violence, they refused to deny Jesus.

The Fire of God in Timor

1965•Soe, Timor

In 1965, a powerful revival in Timor began when God's fire appeared on a church during prayer, leading to mass healings, societal transformation, and...

From Gang Warfare to God's Love

1958•🇺🇸Brooklyn, USA

Former gang leader Nicky Cruz found Christ in 1950s Brooklyn through preacher David Wilkerson's unconditional love, transforming from violent criminal...

From Gang Life to God's Grace

1958•🇺🇸New York City, USA

Rosa Montalvo transformed from a violent gang member in 1950s Bronx to a Christian through David Wilkerson's Teen Challenge ministry, showing how God's...

Miracles and Deliverance in China

1958•🇨🇳Henan, China

Brother Yun's testimony of miraculous healing from terminal cancer, supernatural prison escape, and powerful ministry despite persecution in Communist...

From Gang War to God's Peace

1958•🇺🇸Brooklyn, New York, USA

Gang leader Nicky Cruz terrorized 1950s Brooklyn until pastor David Wilkerson shared Jesus' love with him. Cruz surrendered at a rally and was transformed.

Forgiveness and Healing After Cartel Tragedy

2025•🇲🇽Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico

Maria from Ciudad Juárez lost her husband to cartel violence but found healing and forgiveness through Jesus. Her journey from grief to peace highlights the transformative power of faith and forgiveness.

Amanda Berry Smith

1868-09•🇺🇸New York City, New York, USA

Born into slavery, Amanda Berry Smith experienced God's sanctifying power in 1868 at a NYC church service, transforming her into a powerful evangelist...

From Hamas to Jesus

2000s•🇵🇸Ramallah, West Bank, Palestine

Mosab Hassan Yousef, son of a Hamas founder, transformed from terrorist to Christian after encountering Jesus's teachings in prison, ultimately risking...

Faith Amidst Sudan's Trials

2023•🇸🇩Khartoum, Sudan

Christian converts Fatima and Mariam Ibrahim faced death sentences and beatings in Sudan.

From Guerrilla Soldier to Peace in Christ

2025•🇨🇴Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

Carlos, a former guerrilla soldier from Medellín, Colombia, encountered Jesus in 2025 and experienced a profound transformation. After leaving behind a life of violence, he now promotes peace and reintegration for former combatants, sharing the message of hope and love in Christ.

From Ex-Combatant to Christ's Peacemaker

2025•🇨🇴Florencia, Caquetá, Colombia

Javier, a former FARC combatant from Florencia, Caquetá, found redemption and a new purpose in Christ after accepting Jesus as his Savior. His life transformed from one of conflict to being a peacemaker, sharing hope and reconciliation with others.

From Cartel Fear to Christ’s Freedom

2025•🇲🇽Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico

Juan from Ciudad Juárez shares his transformation from a life entangled with the cartel to finding peace and purpose in Jesus Christ. After a near-death experience and an encounter at a local church, he embraced faith and now helps others escape gang life.

Heather Mercer's Unyielding Faith

2001•🇦🇫Afghanistan

Heather Mercer's faith sustained her through 105 days of Taliban captivity in Afghanistan, leading to miraculous rescue and continued ministry to the...

God's Miracles in Brother Yun's Life

2002•🇨🇳Henan, China

Brother Yun's powerful testimony of miraculous healing, supernatural prison escape, and God's provision during persecution in China's underground church...

From Darkness to Healing

2023•🇺🇸United States

Monica Pyles survived years of physical and emotional abuse, finding complete healing and restoration through surrendering her life to Jesus Christ in a...

From Despair to Cy Young

2012•🇺🇸Nashville, Tennessee, USA

Baseball player R.A. Dickey overcame childhood trauma, career setbacks, and suicidal thoughts through faith in God, transforming from minor league...

The Innocence Project and the DNA Revolution in American Courts

1992•🇺🇸New York City, USA

The Innocence Project, founded in 1992, used DNA evidence to exonerate over 375 wrongfully convicted people and transformed the American criminal justice system.

From Despair to Hope: Lecrae's Journey

2020s•🇺🇸Houston, 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.

A Life Transformed by Grace

1949•🇺🇸Los Angeles, California, USA

Three powerful testimonies from Billy Graham's 1949 Los Angeles and 1954 London crusades show how God transformed lives through His grace, including...

From Bikes to Bibles: Sam Childers' Journey

2010s•🇸🇸Nimule, 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

1980s•🇺🇸Phoenix, 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.

She Built a Social Media Empire, Then Tore It Down to Find What Was Real

2022•🇮🇳Mumbai, India

Influencer Priya Mehta had ten million followers and zero peace. A desperate comment from a teenage girl forced her to confront the emptiness behind her curated life — and a faith community in a Mumbai art gallery showed her what authenticity could look like.

Josh Hamilton: MLB Star's Addiction and Redemption

2005•🇺🇸Raleigh, 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.

The Birmingham Children Who Changed America

1963•🇺🇸Birmingham, Alabama, USA

In May 1963, over a thousand Black schoolchildren marched in Birmingham, Alabama, facing fire hoses and police dogs, catalysing the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Aabrielle's Journey to Hope

2023•Loma Linda University Health

Aabrielle overcame severe depression and suicidal thoughts through faith-based healing at Loma Linda University Health's program, finding hope and...

Samuel Morris: From Captive to Conduit

1890s•🇺🇸Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States

Samuel Morris escaped captivity in 1887 Liberia after miraculous divine intervention, becoming a powerful Christian missionary at Taylor University who...

Miracle of the Open Prison Doors

1997•🇨🇳Zhengzhou, China

Chinese Christian Brother Yun experienced a miraculous prison escape in 1997 when God healed his broken legs and opened locked doors at Zhengzhou...

The Gang Leader Who Became a Youth Worker

2019•🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿Tottenham, London, England

A former Tottenham gang leader was transformed through the patient service of a youth worker, then became one himself, finding faith and redemption by mentoring the next generation on the same estate.

From Chaos to Clarity

2002•🇺🇸Houston, Texas, USA

Rapper Lecrae Moore's life transformed from addiction and chaos to faith and purpose after a life-threatening car accident led him to surrender to...

Perpetua's Prison Diary: Earliest Female Christian Writing

🇹🇳Carthage, North Africa (modern Tunisia)

Young mother Perpetua found strength and peace in prison through faith, experiencing God's presence even facing martyrdom in 203 AD Carthage.

From Homelessness to Hope

2020s•🇬🇧Flintshire, Wales, United Kingdom

Rob Wery's life transformed from drugs, prison, and homelessness to faith, family, and stability through a Christian community in Wales that provided...

The Student Whose Religious Liberty Case Changed a University

A medical student challenged her university's discriminatory hijab policy through a religious liberty case, winning a ruling that changed the institution's approach to faith and professional dress codes.

A.C. Green

2013•🇺🇸Herston, Oregon, USA

NBA star A.C. Green's testimony of how God transformed his life at 17, giving him strength to maintain his values and virginity throughout a 16-year NBA...

From Darkness to Redemption

2023•🇺🇸Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, USA

Louie Nappi's journey from heroin addiction to freedom through divine intervention and surrender to Jesus, leading to a transformed life and new purpose...

William Seymour and the Worship That Ignited Azusa Street

1906-1909•🇺🇸Los Angeles, California, USA

William Seymour led extended worship gatherings at Azusa Street in Los Angeles beginning in 1906.

From Captivity to Advocacy

2020•🇺🇸Detroit, Michigan, USA

Theresa Flores overcame sex trafficking as a teenager through her Catholic faith, transforming from victim to advocate by founding S.O.A.P.

From Napalm to Forgiveness

1982•🇻🇳Trảng Bàng, Vietnam

Kim Phuc, the girl from the famous Vietnam War napalm photograph, found healing and forgiveness through faith in Jesus Christ, transforming her from a...

From Prison to Purpose: Brother Yun's Journey

2003•🇨🇳China

Brother Yun's miraculous prison escape and healing in communist China demonstrates God's supernatural power to deliver persecuted believers and...

Hope in Kowloon's Walled City

1966•🇭🇰Kowloon Walled City, Hong Kong

Jackie Pullinger brought hope to Hong Kong's notorious Kowloon Walled City in 1966, witnessing drug addicts and gang members transformed through prayer...

Mandisa's Journey to Light

2010s•🇺🇸Franklin, 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,...

Denzel Washington's Faith Journey

Dec 2024•🇺🇸Mount Vernon, New York, USA

Academy Award-winning actor Denzel Washington's powerful faith journey from spiritual struggle to 2024 baptism, showing God's transformative work over...

William Booth's Unyielding Mission

1865•🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿East London, London, England

William Booth found his calling ministering to London's poorest, founding The Salvation Army in 1865 after God transformed his compassion for the...

Freedom from Darkness to Light

2023•🇺🇸United 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...

Faith Amidst Conflict in Colombia

2023•🇨🇴Colombia

Christian testimonies from Colombia reveal how God transforms lives amid violent persecution, including stories of forgiveness between massacre...

The Miraculous Escape of Brother Yun

1970s-1990s•🇨🇳Henan Province, China

Brother Yun's father was miraculously healed from lung cancer through prayer in 1970s China, leading to a powerful ministry despite persecution.

Von Jahrelanger Bitterkeit Befreit

2018 or later

After 40+ years as a Christian, a woman was instantly freed from years of bitterness while watching Bill Johnson's sermon 'Recognizing Divine Favor' on YouTube. The Holy Spirit convicted and liberated her, transforming her into a completely different person and believer.

Lecrae's Journey to Faith

2020•🇺🇸Houston, Texas, USA

Grammy-winning hip-hop artist Lecrae grew up fatherless in Houston. At 19, a Bible study and surviving a car accident led him to surrender his life to Christ.

From Syria to Salvation

2025•🇩🇪Berlin, Germany

Syrian refugee Abu Radwan fled war to Germany, where Jesus appeared to him in a dream, leading him from Islam to Christianity and baptism in Berlin.

Katherine von Bora: Nun Married Luther

🇩🇪Wittenberg, Germany

Katherine von Bora escaped a convent through Martin Luther's help, married him, and discovered that serving God flourishes as powerfully in marriage and...

From Slavery to Sojourner

1851•🇺🇸Swartekill, New York, USA

Born into slavery, Isabella Baumfree experienced God's call to become Sojourner Truth, a powerful voice for justice and women's rights in 1800s America.

Samurai's Unyielding Faith in Christ

1615•🇵🇭Manila, Philippines

16th century samurai Justus Takayama Ukon chose exile and poverty over renouncing his Christian faith when Japan banned Christianity, demonstrating...

Corrie ten Boom's Forgiveness

1947•München, Bayern, Deutschland

Holocaust survivor Corrie ten Boom encounters her former concentration camp guard in 1947 Munich and experiences God's supernatural power to forgive the...

From Scandal to Redemption

1973•🇺🇸Washington 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...

Forgiveness in the Face of Tragedy

1999-2015•🇮🇳Manoharpur, Odisha, India

After her missionary husband and two sons were murdered by extremists in India, Gladys Staines chose radical forgiveness over revenge, continuing their...

Mark Wahlberg's Journey of Faith

2023•🇺🇸Boston, 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.

Argula von Grumbach

🇩🇪Bavaria, Germany

In 1523 Bavaria, noblewoman Argula von Grumbach defied university theologians by publishing groundbreaking theological writings defending Lutheran...

A Divine Intervention in St. Louis

October 2008•🇺🇸St. Louis, Missouri, United States

In 2008, 19-year-old Jackie Hill Perry experienced a powerful divine encounter in her St. Louis bedroom that transformed her life.

From Sicario to Servant of Christ

2025•🇨🇴Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

Jorge, a former sicario from Medellín, found Jesus in 2025 after years of violence. His encounter transformed his life, leading him to leave the cartel and serve his community, sharing hope with others.

Forgiveness Amidst Persecution

1970s•🇺🇬Kigezi, Uganda

Bishop Festo Kivengere chose radical forgiveness over bitterness during Uganda's brutal Idi Amin regime, demonstrating God's power to transform hatred...

Lecrae's Remarkable Transformation

2016•🇺🇸Dallas, Texas, USA

Grammy-winning rapper Lecrae Moore's powerful transformation from drugs and broken relationships to Christian faith after a life-changing encounter at...

Louis Zamperini's Path to Forgiveness

1949•🇺🇸Los Angeles, California, USA

WWII veteran Louis Zamperini found healing from PTSD and forgiveness for his captors after surrendering to Jesus at a 1949 Billy Graham crusade in Los Angeles.

Miracles Amidst Persecution

1974-1997•🇨🇳Henan Province, China; Germany

Brother Yun's testimony of miraculous healing, divine provision of Bibles, supernatural prison escape, and surviving 74 days without food during...

Maximilian Kolbe's Ultimate Sacrifice

1940s•🇵🇱Auschwitz, Oświęcim, Poland

Polish friar Maximilian Kolbe volunteered to die in place of another prisoner at Auschwitz, demonstrating Christ's love through ultimate sacrifice in 1941.

Harriet Tubman's Divine Guidance

1800s•🇺🇸Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Harriet Tubman's unwavering faith in God guided her through divine visions and dreams as she escaped slavery and led 70 others to freedom via the...

Walter McMillian: The Case That Inspired "Just Mercy"

1988-1993•🇺🇸Monroeville, Alabama, United States

Convicted on fabricated evidence in the town that produced To Kill a Mockingbird, Walter McMillian spent six years on Alabama's death row before Bryan...

Cassie Bernall: From Darkness to Light

1997•🇺🇸Littleton, Colorado, USA

Cassie Bernall's transformation from darkness involving witchcraft to faith in Christ, culminating in her martyrdom at Columbine High School when she...

Fire Over the Favelas

1950s-present•🇧🇷Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

How God transformed Brazil's slums through the Pentecostal movement, giving dignity and voice to the poor from the 1950s onward, growing from thousands...

Imprisoned for a Powerful Purpose

Pastor Gul was imprisoned for 6 years for his Christian faith but sees God's purpose in his suffering, comparing himself to Joseph and trusting God will...

From War to Redemption

2010•🇺🇸Los Angeles, California, United States

Olympic runner Louis Zamperini found redemption through Christ after surviving 47 days at sea and brutal POW torture in WWII.

Freedom from Darkness: A Journey with Jesus

2019•🇺🇸United States

Jenny Weaver found freedom from witchcraft, addiction, and suicidal thoughts when she cried out to Jesus in desperation.

From Struggles to Healing Ministry

1934•🇺🇸Sulphur 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...

Purpose Beyond Limbs

2023•🇦🇺Melbourne, Australia

Nick Vujicic, born without limbs in Australia in 1982, nearly ended his life at age 10. Reading John 9 at 15 transformed his purpose.

From Darkness to Digital Light

2021•🇺🇸Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

Rashawn Copeland's testimony reveals how God reached him through social media after surviving gunshots, depression, and suicidal thoughts, transforming...

Faith Unbroken in Darkness

1940s-1960s•🇷🇴Bucharest, București, Romania

Richard Wurmbrand was a Marxist atheist until a carpenter's witness converted him in 1938.

A Courageous Stand

1944•🇳🇱Haarlem, Netherlands

Dutch watchmaker Casper ten Boom risked everything to shelter Jewish families during WWII, demonstrating extraordinary faith and courage.

Water Fast: Journey to Healing and Breakthroughs

2022-2024•🇺🇸Texas, United States

Christine, an ordained minister, completed three 21-day water fasts between 2022-2024, first for her own trauma healing, then praying for her backsliding husband's salvation. Despite facing financial hardships during the process, her husband Jose gave his life to Christ on February 25, 2024, and they now serve in ministry together.

Faith Amidst Trials: A Hmong Journey

2023•Laos

Hmong Christians in Laos find healing and strength through severe persecution, including a boy healed of hernia, a tortured official sustained by faith,...

From Shame to Global Advocate

2023•🇦🇺Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Christine Caine overcame childhood sexual abuse, abandonment, and shame through faith in Christ, transforming her pain into purpose by founding A21...

From Slave Ship to First African Bishop

1821-1891•🇳🇬Nigeria and Sierra Leone, West Africa

A boy captured into slavery and bound for the Americas became the first African Anglican bishop. He later reunited with and baptized his own mother.

From Businessman to Evangelist

1979•🇦🇷Quilmes, near Buenos Aires, Argentina

Carlos Annacondia transformed from a fearful businessman to a powerful evangelist after surrendering to Jesus in 1979 Argentina.

Rescuing India's Hidden Children

1900s•🇮🇳Dohnavur, Nanguneri, India

Irish missionary Amy Carmichael rescued hundreds of children from temple prostitution in 1900s India, founding the Dohnavur Fellowship that provided...

From Sailor to Spiritual Navigator

1930s-1950s•🇺🇸Schroon Lake, New York, USA

Dawson Trotman transformed from a troubled gambler and drinker to founder of The Navigators ministry through Scripture memorization and divine encounter.

From Pearl Harbor to Peace

1950s•🇯🇵Tokyo, Japan

Japanese Pearl Harbor commander Mitsuo Fuchida transformed from wartime hatred to Christian faith after reading the Bible, leading to reconciliation...

Jackie Pullinger: The Woman Who Walked Into the Walled City

1966-present•🇭🇰Kowloon Walled City, Hong Kong

Jackie Pullinger walked into the Kowloon Walled City at 22 with no training. Over 50 years she helped hundreds of heroin addicts get clean through prayer.

A Miraculous Escape

1997•🇨🇳Zhengzhou, China

Brother Yun experienced a miraculous prison escape in China when God healed his broken legs and made him invisible to guards, opening locked doors...

North Korean Defector Imprisoned in China, but is "Free In Christ"

🇨🇳Tumen, Jilin, China

North Korean defector Lee Chul-ho found Christ through a missionary in China, then endured 10 years in Chinese prison for helping other defectors.

Faith Unbroken in Captivity

1948-1967•🇷🇴Bucharest, Romania

Romanian pastor Richard Wurmbrand endured 14 years of communist imprisonment and torture, maintaining unshakeable faith and love for his persecutors.

From Islam to the Light of Christ

2017•🇺🇸Norfolk, Virginia, United States

Nabeel Qureshi's powerful journey from devout Ahmadi Muslim to Christian through university debates, divine dreams, and Scripture study, despite facing...

Courageous Faith Amid Persecution

16 Feb 1977•🇺🇬Mucwini, Uganda

Janani Luwum, Archbishop of Uganda, stood courageously against Idi Amin's brutal regime, declaring 'I have no weapon but the Bible' before his martyrdom...

Forgiveness Amidst Unimaginable Loss

1994•🇷🇼Kigali, Rwanda

During the 1994 Rwandan genocide, Catholic Immaculée Ilibagiza found miraculous strength to forgive her family's killers through prayer and Scripture,...

From Rock Bottom to Redemption

2020s•🇺🇸Detroit, 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...

Saint Maria Skobtsova: Love Unto Death

1940s•🇩🇪Paris, France and Ravensbruck, Germany

Saint Maria Skobtsova transformed from atheist to Orthodox nun who sacrificed her life saving Jewish families in Nazi-occupied Paris, dying in...

Suman Ramtel's Journey to Freedom

2019•Thimphu, Bhutan

Young man from Bhutan overcomes drug addiction through divine intervention after terrifying vision of hell leads him to cry out to Jesus for help.

From Racing Fame to Faith

2016•🇺🇸Owensboro, 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

2020s•🇺🇸Boise, Idaho, USA

Paramedic Dawson Merrick from Boise had a near-death experience where Jesus revealed how unforgiveness blocked his relationship with God.

Face to Face with Jesus

1983-1998•Texas

Karla Faye Tucker found Jesus on death row after committing murder in Texas. Her transformation sparked worldwide debate about redemption and...

Faith Unbroken in Eritrean Prisons

2023•🇪🇷Eritrean Prisons, Eritrea

Despite brutal imprisonment and torture in Eritrean shipping containers, Christians like Helen Berhane and Pastor Gabriel maintained unshakeable faith,...

Guided by God's Voice

1850s•🇺🇸Dorchester County, Maryland, United States

Harriet Tubman's testimony of divine guidance through visions and prayer as she escaped slavery and led others to freedom via the Underground Railroad...

Jack Coe's Reckless Faith

1918-1956•🇺🇸Oklahoma 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...

14 Years in Communist Darkness

1948-1964•🇷🇴Bucharest, București, Romania

Romanian pastor Richard Wurmbrand survived 14 years in Communist prisons, discovering God's presence even in solitary confinement and torture, emerging...

A Christian Means One Belongs to Jesus

1983-1994•🇮🇷Iran

Iranian pastor Mehdi Dibaj boldly defended his faith before Islamic judges in 1993, choosing potential execution over denying Christ.

David and Jonathan - A Friendship That Defied Royal Politics

1010 BC•🇮🇱Gibeah, Israel

Crown prince Jonathan chose friendship with David over his own throne, warning him when King Saul tried to kill him. Jonathan recognized God's calling on David's life and sacrificed his royal inheritance to protect his friend, declaring 'You shall be king over Israel, and I shall be next to you.'

Patricia Heaton's Journey of Faith

2022•🇺🇸Bay Village, Ohio, USA

Emmy-winning actress Patricia Heaton found peace and career breakthrough after surrendering her acting dreams to God during a Mexico mission trip,...

Augustine of Hippo: Take and Read

🇮🇹Milan, Italy

Augustine of Hippo's dramatic conversion in 4th century Milan when a child's voice led him to read Scripture that instantly freed him from years of...

Alice Cooper's Journey to Faith

2020•🇺🇸Phoenix, Arizona, USA

Rock star Alice Cooper overcame severe alcoholism and nearly died before calling out to God, experiencing miraculous recovery and restored marriage...

From Bomber to Missionary

1944-1950•🇯🇵Tokyo, Kanto, Japan

Doolittle Raid bombardier Jacob DeShazer was tortured for 40 months in Japanese prison. A Bible transformed his hatred.

Alice Cooper's Radical Transformation

2020•🇺🇸Detroit, 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

1977•🇵🇷Puerto Rico

Legendary boxer George Foreman had a dramatic encounter with Jesus in his dressing room after a 1977 fight, leading to complete spiritual transformation...

Amy Carmichael - Rescuing India's Temple Children

1895-1951•🇮🇳Dohnavur, Nanguneri, India

Amy Carmichael spent 55 years in India rescuing over 1,000 children from temple exploitation, founding Dohnavur Fellowship as a safe haven despite...

Freedom from Addiction through Faith

2023•🇺🇸United States

Steven Beard overcame heroin addiction through faith in Jesus Christ. After losing everything, he cried out to God and experienced divine intervention...

Forgiveness Amidst Tragedy

April 1994•🇷🇼Mataba, Rwanda

During the 1994 Rwandan genocide, Immaculée Ilibagiza survived 91 days hidden in a tiny bathroom through prayer. She later forgave her family's killers.

John Donne: From Rake to Dean

1615•🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿England

John Donne transformed from notorious libertine poet to Dean of St. Paul's Cathedral, proving no past is beyond God's redemption.

From Chaos to Purpose: Lecrae's Story

2020s•🇺🇸Houston, 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...

Vision of True Liberation

2021•🇺🇸Bloomington, Indiana, United States

Hindu monk Arjun Sharma encountered Jesus in a near-death vision during meditation retreat in Indiana, leading him to abandon his ashram and embrace...

A Prodigal's Journey Home

2009•🇺🇸Unspecified city, USA

Joelan Schmidt's powerful testimony of redemption shows how God transformed a life destroyed by addiction and reckless living, restoring family...

From Ashes to Beauty

1976•🇺🇸St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Joyce Meyer overcame severe childhood abuse through God's healing power, experiencing His 'liquid love' in 1976. She later baptized her repentant father.

Redemption Behind Bars: Michael's Story

2023•🇺🇸Hamilton, Alabama, USA

Michael Hosea found faith and transformation while serving a life sentence in Alabama prison since 1994. God's forgiveness brought him comfort and hope.

From Watergate to Redemption

1973-2012•🇺🇸Washington, D.C., United States

Chuck Colson transformed from Nixon's ruthless 'hatchet man' to prison ministry founder after surrendering his life to Christ during the Watergate...

From Fame to Faith

2006•🇺🇸Los Angeles, California, USA

Former MLB star Darryl Strawberry overcame severe addiction and found redemption through faith in Jesus Christ, transforming from broken athlete to...

Lecrae's Journey from Darkness to Light

2020s•🇺🇸Houston, Texas, USA

Grammy-winning rapper Lecrae's powerful testimony of transformation from gang life and drug addiction to faith in Jesus Christ after a life-changing car...

Lecrae's Journey: From Chaos to Christ

2025•🇺🇸Houston, Texas, USA

Grammy-winning rapper Lecrae's powerful testimony of God's transformation from drugs, gang influence, and reckless living to Christian hip hop ministry...