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Angel in the Water
A tour boat full of senior citizens capsized right before my eyes.
By Brian Hart as told to Peggy Frezon
TC, March/April 2008
Truman's Handwritten Bible
He can't read, but that didn't stop him.
by Randy Bishop
CR, July/August 2000
The Blood Banker
In facing death, my teenage daughter discovered her purpose in life—and helped me rediscover mine.
By Dean Eller as told to Sandi Tompkins
TC, November/December 2007
Leap of Faith
Trish Porter's passion for high jumping led to a spot on the 1988 Olympic team. Now, as a fortysomething wife and mother, she's competing again—and showing others that you're never too old to dream.
By Lee Warren
TC, September/October 2007
Divine Intervention
Debra Germany turned her son's tragic death into an opportunity to speak truth to desperate young men.
By Ervin Dyer
TC, May/June 2007
Wide Asleep in Minnesota
How an unassuming shoe repairman battled his fear of the cold to feed and house the homeless.
By Margaret Terry
TC, November/December 2006
Praying on the Run
This 70-year-old marathon runner knows how to finish a race.
by Greg Asimakoupoulos
TC, March/April 2005
Ron and Alpha Goombi: Missionaries to America
This couple is bringing spiritual hope to Native American reservations.
From On Mission
TC, July/August 2004
Grandma Lillie Carraway: An Unlikely Missionary
This onetime inner-city minister is now on a mission to Nigeria.
By John W. Kennedy
TC, July/August 2004
Donald Cole: The People's Pastor
The remarkable radio ministry of a Bible answer man.
By Greg Asimakoupoulos
TC, July/August 2004
Anne Beiler: A Twist of Faith
The entrepreneur behind Auntie Anne's Pretzels marvels at how God redeemed her tragic loss.
By John W. Kennedy
TC, July/August 2004
Stacey's Legacy
The death of his 6-year-old cousin set John Maxwell on a journey to give the gift of life whenever he could.
By Elizabeth A. Wehman
TC, May/June 2004
The Surfer Girl's Faith
A deadly shark bite could not keep this amazing teen down.
From Quick Takes
TC, March/April 2004
Creature Comfort
A Christian veterinarian opens a chapel for pets (and their families).
by Joan Banks
CR, September/October 2003
The Real Santa Lives in Atlanta
Ed Butchart's year-round mission to reclaim the true spirit of St. Nicholas.
by Wendy Murray Zoba
CR, November/December 2002
The Penitentiary's Penpal
For 38 years, Arthur Lindsey visited with, wrote to, and helped his isolated neighbors.
by Tammie Edington Shaw
CR, May/June 2002
The Woman Who Won the War on TB
Dr. Katharine Hsu's radical faith brought her from China to Houston to save the lives of children.
by Candi Cushman
CR, May/June 2002
Jane and David Riddell
When their son died from an overdose, they rallied to save a town.
by Tony Hays
CR, March/April 2002
Chad Polito
This college student helped a friend pay for school.
by Bonne Steffen
CR, January/February 2002
Lorna Smith
She put her knitting talents to great use.
by Linda Owen
CR, November/December 2001
Kevin Bradley
He left Wall Street to reach those living in the street.
by Randy Bishop
CR, September/October 2001
Ordinary Heroes: Jackie Mixon
Taking on the drug dealers
by Randy Bishop
CR, July/August 2001
Katie Lopeman
Her bakery on wheels helps children get after-school care.
by Jackie Ryan
CR, May/June 2001
Who Bakes the Cake?
Esther Bolick's orange marmalade cake has appeared in every one of the Mitford books. So will it be a key ingredient in Father Tim and Cynthia's wedding celebrated in A Common Life, the newest book in the series? Here's an excerpt.
by Jan Karon
CR, 2001
Sagan Woolery
Making lunches for hundreds of kids.
by Randy Bishop
CR, March/April 2001
Ed Dyer
Web site for the hurting.
by Linda Owen
CR, January/February 2001
Nora Howells & Judy Crenshaw
Collectors with a purpose.
by Elizabeth Johnson
CR, November/December 2000
ORDINARY HEROES: Cathy Harner: Protecting Sri Lankan Children from Abuse
Cathy Harner: Protecting Sri Lankan children from abuse.
by Mary Ellen Rothrock
CR, September/October 2000
Leslie Brown
Helping women inside and out.
by Randy Bishop
CR, July/August 2000
Reese Hurley
Busting the rocking chair.
by Randy Bishop
CR, May/June 2000
John Green
A light for Chicago's "night community."
by Randy Bishop
CR, March/April 2000
The Broetjes
One orchard that's fruitful and faithful.
by Randy Bishop
CR, January/February 2000
Ed Butchart
This Santa look-alike gives year 'round.
by Nanette Thorsen-Snipes
CR, November/December 1999
ORDINARY HEROES: Jim & Carol Vander Horst: A Helping Hand for a Stranger
A helping hand for a stranger.
by Randy Bishop
CR, September/October 1999
Earnestine Blakley
Reaching children through reading.
by Randy Bishop
CR, July/August 1999
Sue McNutt
Protecting schoolchildren on the Internet.
by Randy Bishop
CR, May/June 1999
Max Helton
Bringing Christ to the track.
by Randy Bishop
CR, March/April 1999
Nathaniel and Zady Odom
No empty nest for them.
by Christine J. Gardner
CR, January/February 1999
Split-Second Courage, Ongoing Faith
A year after the Paducah shootings Ben Strong is still standing up for God.
by Mark Moring
CR, January/February 1999
Raul Torres
A friend at the table.
by Randy Bishop
CR, September/October 1998
Alan Farley
Preaching to Blue and Gray.
by Randy Bishop
CR, July/August 1998
Yvonne Robinson
New life for children in Mongolia.
by Randy Bishop
CR, May/June 1998
Karole Shirley
Giving the gift of work.
by Randy Bishop
CR, March/April 1998
Brian Nelson
The Twin Cities Samaritan.
by Randy Bishop
CR, January/February 1998
ORDINARY HEROES: David Troyer: His Treasure Made Someone's Christmas
His treasure made someone's Christmas.
by Phyllis Swartz
CR, November/December 1997
ORDINARY HEROES: Joe Barrett: His Unusual Donation Saved a Life
His unusual donation saved a life.
by Christine Tatum
CR, September/October 1997
ORDINARY HEROES: Dr. Lori Hansen
A gift of healing hands.
by Jane Johnson Struck
CR, July/August 1997
The Sticker Lady
Life hasn't been easy, but Mrs. Grossman is stickin' with God.
by Andrea Grossman with Barbara Curtis
CR, July/August 1997
ORDINARY HEROES: Fred Robb
"Centurion" preacher.
by John W. Kennedy
CR, May/June 1997
ORDINARY HEROES: Reaping a safer harvest for Iowa farmers
by Karl Goodfellow
CR, March/April 1997
ORDINARY HEROES: Filming God Among the Gangs
by Kevin Ingstrup
CR, January/February 1997
ORDINARY HEROES: Jim Rhodes
God's Complainer.
by Tara Tremaine
CR, September/October 1996
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