Martin stashed his belongings into a bag, stuffed his feet into a pair of shoes and began to run. After soldiers brutally killed his father, mother and grandmother during the Burundian Civil War—an ethnic conflict that began in the mid-1990s between tribes in the tiny, East African country—Martin set… Read More

The auditorium was packed. On the stage stood a large choir, composed entirely of teenagers. These young men and women had given up their summer to tour the country, singing of their love for Jesus Christ through popular songs of the faith. The choir did not disappoint. Their… Read More

Episode 12 Overview: This series concludes with the message of Jesus thriving in the Judean countryside, but violence brewing in Jerusalem. An angel tells the centurion Cornelius to send for Peter, who has seen a vision telling him to comply. Peter shares the truth of Jesus, and Cornelius becomes the… Read More

Everything written in the Scriptures was written to teach us, in order that we might have hope through the patience and encouragement which the Scriptures give us. – Romans 15:4 (GNTD) A new, interactive Bible app, “Build Your Bible,” empowers youth to expand their Bible knowledge through trivia… Read More

Terri Whitworth knew she had to let go. As a tornado carried pieces of her home into the Illinois countryside, she squeezed her son’s hand—and then she pulled away, watching as her husband pushed him into the basement for safety. Terri and her husband followed. Read More

Episode 11 Overview: Caiaphas tries to unite the Jews, but the Zealots forge their own alliance. Joanna pays the price for her evangelism. Philip meets a foreign traveler who’s asking important questions. And Peter pays a visit to the dearly departed Tabitha. Bible Connections: Acts 8:26-38; 9:36-42. Read More

Episode 10 Overview: Saul has some trouble overcoming his reputation as an enemy of Jesus. He has to be sent away from Jerusalem by the other disciples after causing uproar in the city by his passionate preaching. Mary Magdalene and Joanna continue their undercover lives as Christians in the royal… Read More

Episode 9 Overview: Saul arrives back in Jerusalem, after his preaching in Damascus nearly cost him his life. In Jerusalem, he meets with Peter and the disciples. They eventually agree to welcome him into the church with much reluctance and only after Barnabas persuades them to trust him. Read More

By CH (COL) Art Pace, US Army, retired It was optimistically called the War To End All Wars. The destruction and carnage of the First World War was virtually unimaginable. More than 100,000 Americans who answered the call of their country gave their last full measure of devotion. Read More

Episode 8 Overview: On the way to Damascus to arrest Jesus-followers, Saul has a dramatic conversion. Philip is meeting the challenges of ministry in Samaria. Meanwhile, Pilate has some misadventures on his quest for greater influence. Bible Connections: Acts 8:14-25; Acts 9:1-22. Other Sources: Emperor Tiberius died… Read More