Does Physical Suffering Bring Us Closer to God?: Christina the Astonishing
Looking for the purpose of life in the body, of physical pain
A Faith that Braves Lions: Thecla
A legend of faithfulness from the early church:
God-Fearers
What attracted gentiles to Judaism in the Ancient World?
Saving Your Life with Humor: Trevor Noah
Speaking someone else’s language can make a profound difference.
A Light from God is a Light to Freedom: Harriet Tubman
Harriet Tubman’s faith in her own words:
What Do We Mean When We Call the Bible “The Word of God”?
Throughout scripture and in the history of the church, “Word” has meant a lot of different things. Here are a few of them:
Trailblazing Black Woman Takes Down the Mob: Eunice Hunton Carter
Eunice Hunton Carter was savvy and brave. She had a huge impact on the course of justice in her day!
The Mother of Civil Rights in California: Mary Ellen Pleasant
Mary Ellen Pleasant was wise and kind, supported her community, and got justice every time she could for everyone she could.
Fighting Racism at Home, in the Press, & in Court: Ida B. Wells
Ida B. Wells fought for civil rights in the late 19th century.
Herod’s Drive for Power
Herod was ruthless and violent in his quest for power long before Jesus was born.