Stories from across the United States
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A CEO Who Could Not Forgive His Father Until the Holy Spirit Broke Through in a Board Room
United States· 2024
A CEO who had built a successful company while carrying thirty years of rage toward his abusive father had an unexpected Holy Spirit encounter during a quiet moment in his office. The forgiveness that followed healed his marriage, his health, and his relationship with his own children.
William Colgate Tithed from His First Dollar and Built a Global Brand
New York· 1804-1857
William Colgate tithed from his very first dollar in 1804, increased his giving to 30% as his company grew, and built what became the Colgate-Palmolive...
David Green Started Hobby Lobby with $600 and Prayer
Oklahoma City· 1970-2022
David Green started Hobby Lobby with $600 in 1970, nearly lost everything in 1985, crawled under his desk to pray, then built a $7 billion company he...
J.C. Penney Lost $40 Million, Cried Out to God, and Rebuilt Everything
Battle Creek· 1929-1951
J.C. Penney lost his $40 million fortune in the 1929 crash, hit bottom in a sanitarium, cried out to God in a chapel, then rebuilt to over $1 billion by 1951.
R.G. LeTourneau Gave Away 90% of His Income and Got Richer
United States· 1935-1969
R.G. LeTourneau reversed the tithe — giving 90% of his income and living on 10% — while building a global earthmoving empire with 300 patents.
Heidi and Rolland Baker: When Two Callings Collide
Dana Point· 1980
Heidi Baker received a radical missionary calling at 16. When she met Rolland, they shared the same God-given vision.
Water Fast: Journey to Healing and Breakthroughs
Texas· 2022-2024
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.
Stanley Tam: God Owns My Business
Lima· 1936-1955
Stanley Tam faced business failure in 1936 Lima, Ohio, but felt called to make God the owner of his aluminum company. The decision transformed everything.
Phil Vischer's Journey of Redemption
Chicago· 2023
Phil Vischer's journey with VeggieTales showcases God's faithfulness through financial collapse and finding new purpose in Christ.
Kathie Lee’s Journey of Faith and Forgiveness
Annapolis· 2023
Kathie Lee Gifford's testimony of faith beginning at age 12 through Billy Graham's ministry, finding God's strength through divorce and her husband's...
From Grocery Clerk to NFL Glory
Cedar Falls· 1990s-2010s
NFL quarterback Kurt Warner went from stocking grocery shelves for $5.50/hour to Super Bowl MVP, crediting his deepened Christian faith and God's...
Faith in Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley· 2021
Silicon Valley executive Ken Eldred surrendered his career ambitions to God in a church parking lot, discovering how to integrate faith with business...
