Stories from across the United States
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From Gang Leader to God's Glory
New York City· 1958
Former gang leader Israel Narvaez found Jesus through street preacher David Wilkerson in 1950s NYC, transforming from violence to helping others escape...
Joni Eareckson Tada: Diving Accident to Worldwide Ministry
Chesapeake Bay· 1967
After a diving accident left 17-year-old Joni Eareckson Tada paralyzed, she found renewed purpose through Scripture and transformed her suffering into...
Chris Tomlin - Building Bridges Through
Grand Saline· 1985
Chris Tomlin's testimony shows how childhood faith and quiet obedience led to global worship ministry. He co-founded Passion Conferences in 1997.
Michael W. Smith - Rescued on a Kitchen Floor
Nashville· November 1979
Grammy-winning artist Michael W. Smith nearly died from drug addiction before experiencing God's presence on his kitchen floor in Nashville, leading to...
Ira Sankey - The Voice That Sang the Gospel
Edinburgh· 1856
Ira Sankey's conversion at 16 led to partnering with evangelist D.L. Moody, revolutionizing gospel music and worship through his powerful voice and...
Philip Bliss - Gospel Singer Went Home
Pennsylvania· 1850
Gospel songwriter Philip Bliss answered God's call to evangelism and wrote beloved hymns like 'It Is Well with My Soul' before dying at 38 in a train...
Flannery O'Connor: The Habit of Being
Georgia· 1950s
Catholic writer Flannery O'Connor found God's grace through chronic illness in 1950s Georgia, transforming her suffering into powerful literature that...
Walker Percy: The Moviegoer Who Found God
Louisiana· 1947
Medical doctor Walker Percy found faith during tuberculosis treatment at Saranac Lake.
Edward Kimball - Sunday School Teacher
Boston· 1855-04-21
Edward Kimball, a Sunday School teacher in 1855 Boston, almost turned back from visiting young Dwight Moody at his shoe store.
Amanda Berry Smith
New York City· 1868-09
Born into slavery, Amanda Berry Smith experienced God's sanctifying power in 1868 at a NYC church service, transforming her into a powerful evangelist...
Cassie Bernall: From Darkness to Light
Littleton· 1997
Cassie Bernall's transformation from darkness involving witchcraft to faith in Christ, culminating in her martyrdom at Columbine High School when she...
Sarah Edwards - Two Weeks of Heavenly Rapture
Northampton· 1742-01-20
Sarah Edwards experienced two weeks of intense spiritual encounters during the Great Awakening in 1742 Massachusetts, with overwhelming divine presence...
