Run the Race

Faith in Christ is a pursuit…a fight…a race. It’s a journey laden with difficulty, but at the finish line awaits an imperishable reward that is given to those who persevere…Christ Himself.

United States

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Crowned

Growing up in poverty, Perla could only dream of one day celebrating her quinceañera, but when she turns fifteen, something even better comes her way.

Mexico

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The Messenger

Working at the shipyards in Hamburg, Martin was privileged to meet sailors from all around the world. Little did he know these brief engagements would eventually redefine his career and touch thousands of lives.

Germany

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Light on the Way

For thousands of years, the Kita Malinke people of Western Mali have lived in complete darkness without the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Then the Spirit of God moved and brought a magnificent Light on the Way.

Mali

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Bettie Goes to Jail

At the age of 70, Bettie Kaufmann has a conversation with God. Little does she know that this one interaction will eventually send her to jail.

United States

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The Good Father

Yearning for the Bohemian life, Ruda turns to alcohol to escape the responsibilities of being a husband and father. Before long, his entire world falls apart, leaving him to choose between killing himself or surrendering to the person he’s rejected his entire life.

Czech Republic

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Gone

When Crystal Clapp gave her life to Jesus Christ, everything changed. Her thoughts became His thoughts. Her will became His will. The old was gone and, soon enough, so was she.

United States

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The Call

There is an emptiness inside each of us that cannot be filled by life’s pursuits or ignored by its distractions. However, beyond the emptiness, there is a voice calling. Do you hear the voice? Will you follow the call?

Various

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A Girl from Naples

By all accounts, Angela should be dead. Instead, she's tirelessly fighting to share God's life-saving love on the streets of Naples.

Italy

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Open the Door

We all suffer at the hands of other people. In Junko’s case, she was abused as a child and found herself isolated and in deep sorrow. Then, a gradual feeling of love grew in her heart and opened the door to a life that she never knew existed.

Japan

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Broken

Honza’s motto in life is simply, “Have fun!” When a devastating bike accident threatens to change everything he’s ever known, he is confronted by the reality that he’s been given a much greater purpose in life than serving himself.

Czech Republic

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Follower

Sarah enjoys relating with people, but when an encounter with a Deaf woman challenges her ability to connect, God redefines what it means for her to be a follower.

Canada

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