Brought up in the faith by her maidservant, Monica of Hippo knew the power of Jesus. Though she was given in marriage to an unbeliever, Monica’s faith in Christ did not waiver. Living in North Africa in the fourth century A.D., Monica was influential in the lives of many, sharing
Helena was a Greek woman of low social status who married the Roman emperor Constantius. Together, they had a son named Constantine. Then Constantius exiled Helena for political reasons. Years later, when Constantine became emperor of the Roman Empire, he restored his mother to a place of honor. Constantine became
Blandina was an enslaved girl in the Roman Empire who lived in Lyons, a city in the region of modern-day France. Blandina had come to know Christ and was part of the church in Lyons. In A.D. 177, Blandina, along with other Christians, was arrested and subjected to horrific torture
As a single mom of three kids, life has many challenges. However, through the difficulties, prayer has become a daily treasure. Not only do I get to spend time with God through prayer, but I’ve learned to rely on Him in my battles. I know He hears me and I
Growing up in China, like many others of my generation, I was the only child of my parents. At a young age, the protagonists in Chinese historical fiction captured my imagination. I was drawn to their strong sense of right and wrong, the heroism on display, and the sacrifices they
I was born and raised in a Christian family, in a small village called Kinyinya in Tanzania. We were taught to go to church and give an offering, but I did not know why I was going to church. While in high school, I met a friend who shared
My name is Sarah, and I serve Romanian women worldwide by translating Love God Greatly Bible studies. I had the privilege to grow up in a Christian family and saw my parents practice their faith. My sister had some major health problems when I was young, and I started to
In the Bible we find many people who received an unexpected calling from God. Many of these people were caught by surprise and many had never before considered the task they were given. They responded in many different ways, some with fear (Gideon), some with objections (Moses), some with unbelief
After I came to the Lord, God placed a desire for missions in me, though it didn’t happen right away. I didn’t realize that God was always working toward this in my life, even though things both within and beyond my control caused many delays. I made a lot of
I will never forget the day doctors told me and my husband we would not be able to have children. That devastating message left me questioning God’s goodness and His endless love. Looking back, I am deeply moved by what I was able to learn about God’s unfailing love during