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Her church offering came to the exact amount of her power bill, to the penny
United States· 2020s
Lina Johnson never told anyone the amount of her power bill. Then her church took up an offering for her, and it came to the exact figure, down to the penny.
Police shot him mid-escape. In that second he remembered what his mother said
Rio de Janeiro· 2010s
Peter tried to steal a car in a Rio favela and was shot fleeing police. Bleeding out, he remembered his mother's words about God's forgiveness, repented, survived, and became a pastor.
Three Days from Eviction — Then the Holy Spirit Provided the Exact Amount Through a Stranger
Birmingham· 2024
A single mother of two was three days from eviction, having lost her job during redundancies. She prayed, asking the Holy Spirit for help. A stranger at her local shop felt prompted by the Holy Spirit to hand her an envelope — containing the exact amount of her overdue rent.
Teacher Opened School Under a Bridge — Student Became Doctor
Nairobi· 2011-03-01
A Kenyan teacher opened a school under a highway bridge for street children. One of her first students became a doctor twelve years later.
How Truett Cathy Built Chick-fil-A on a Closed Day
Atlanta· 1967-2014
Truett Cathy closed every Chick-fil-A on Sundays despite losing 14% of potential revenue — and built the highest-grossing fast-food chain per location in...
R.G. LeTourneau and the 90% Give
Longview· 1930s-1960s
R.G. LeTourneau, the industrial pioneer who supplied 70% of Allied WWII earthmoving equipment, gave away 90% of his income — and became wealthier the more...
Millard Fuller: The Millionaire Who Gave It All Away to Build Houses
Americus· 1965-1976
Millard Fuller gave away his entire fortune after his marriage nearly collapsed, then founded Habitat for Humanity. Over 13 million homes built worldwide.
Katie Davis Majors: A Teenager Who Adopted 13 Children in Uganda
Jinja· 2007-present
Katie Davis Majors went to Uganda at 18 for a gap year and never returned. She adopted 13 children and founded Amazima Ministries, serving hundreds more.
They Adopted Three Daughters — Then Their World Collapsed in a Driveway
Franklin· 2008
Steven Curtis and Mary Beth Chapman adopted 3 daughters from China. In May 2008, youngest daughter Maria was accidentally killed in their driveway.
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...
7p in Her Account — Gave Last Penny, God Funded Postgrad
United Kingdom· 2014
Zimbabwean student Tendai Chetse gave her last 7p in a church offering, then watched as scholarships, bursaries, and work appeared to fully fund her UK...
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...
