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Azar worked hard to be a good Muslim. But after years of ceremonial prayers five times a day, she grew tired of the routine.
“I had a goal to make a million dollars by the time I was 30.” That was Aurelio Baretto’s goal but today he knows there’s more to life.
Kimberly Bensen lost 212 pounds and has kept it off thanks to God’s answer to her prayers and the help of Weight Watchers. Now she has more energy than she ever dreamed possible.
A young boy's love for motorcycles is the catalyst to becoming part of a motorcycle club and years of living the life of an outlaw rebel.
Eleven seasons, three surgeries, six teams. Cleveland Indians pitcher Paul Byrd’s career has been a road full of bumps and twists. But this journeyman’s path is being paved by a Savior. Reporter Will Dawson explains.
Glenn was an extreme sports enthusiast whose obsession with adrenaline became an addiction. That drive almost consumed him before a neighbor challenged him to read the book of John three times.
Pam Bolden-Carter tried to kill herself by overdosing when she was 15 and was thinking about suicide again. Then one day, she heard a Voice say, "Call The 700 Club." Now she is free from depression and is a minister.
Jake grew up playing music and chasing fame. Then, one day he read a Bible verse that changed his direction.
In the late 70s, Sandra Clifton was the in-demand psychic in Los Angeles. Her radio show covered southwest markets. Sandra recently finished her book, From New Age to New Life. In it, she shares her journey of finding truth in Jesus Christ.
Once a high-dollar escort, Ateba Crocker is now a woman's advocate for Christ. Her son's comment that he'd like to be a preacher led her to seek Christ.
The president of Focus on the Family proves that growing up in dysfunction doesn’t necessarily ruin you for life.
Taryn Davis tried drugs, alcohol and cutting to deal with her depression and bulimia. She thought Bible College would straighten her up. God used a terminally ill man to change her heart.
Physically and sexually abused as a child, Revel Dawson lived a double life preaching with a sexual addiction.
Christina survived a tragic childhood of abuse and abandonment, but somehow found her way to the sea and at its edge, she found healing.
After being raped by her mother's boyfriend Vicki Duffy became caught up in a lifestyle of promiscuity and addictions until she found the One who set her free.
Meet Demetri Emmanuel. He throws raves and parties with teens at “Club Obsession.” Then he preaches the Word of God. Read the amazing testimony of the man who owes his very life to Christ.
Domenick was on his way to success in the hip-hop industry as a rapper and producer. When tragedy struck his life, he found out that God had a different path for him.
Michele Esposito never knew the joys of childhood. There was no daddy and an absent mommy. But a child's heartbreak and suffering led to an amazing journey of redemption.
It's an unlikely situation -- treating the person who killed your wife as though she were family. However, to Gary Jarster, Shannon Ethridge had become like a daughter.
Kathy's hippie lifestyle lead her on a search for real peace and love and she found what she was looking for when she met Jesus.
Suddenly nothing mattered anymore: the kids, his job, his wife Liesa. All John Hartin wanted to do was gamble, and it was tearing his life apart.
He spent more than 30 years living a gay lifestyle, but James says he wasn’t born that way. Years of physical and verbal abuse shaped for the future for this San Diego man forever until Jesus Christ saved him from himself.
Cindy Hornemann enjoyed the attention she received as a body builder. But when people started offering her money for her looks, Cindy was hooked as an exotic night club dancer. Find out how she escaped the fast life and landed on a better opportunity.
Meleah's painful childhood and misguided life led her to try to trick doctors into prescribing pain meds. One doctor prescribed Jesus instead.
Trisha grew up in fear. She began to overcome this by expressing herself through dance. Now, she is no longer bound to shyness.
LA Galaxy midfielder, Chris Klein shares about some of the milestones in his Major Soccer League career and how God has been his greatest inspiration.
Mark Koch lived in the Hollywood fast lane. He released two back to back hits in 1998, but when he became a Christian shortly after their release—Mark lost his fame, money and ego. Find out how this Lost in Space movie producer fought to come back.
Susan Krabacher was a Playboy bunny who lived the wild lifestyle. Now, in her own words, she shares the testimony of how she escaped Playboy mansion and found the loving arms of the Savior.
Irene's desire to be saved by God forced her to marry a polygamist at age 16. Find out how she broke the curse and saved her children.
Kevin Kyle was living it up as a rock and roll guitarist. But after three DUIs landed him in prison and brought a divorce, Kevin was ready for a change.
Toksook Bay is a tiny Yup’ik Eskimo village at the edge of the Bering Sea. Felix Lincoln was mayor of the little fishing village for 17 years, but Felix had secrets he wanted to hide.
Shelley knows the ugly side of life. From being an adult film star to prostitution, she was trapped in a world that was slowly killing her soul. Read her testimony and learn the true meaning of amazing grace.
Susan was a young Jewish girl when she married her best friend. She had no idea that her husband was also gay.
After two failed marriages, Stephanie Mitchen turned to alcohol to soothe her wounds. Soon she was battling an addiction that only God could free her from.
Rocco Morelli lived a dual life: politician by day and mafia prince by night. Find out how he got caught red-handed in the most unsuspecting of places.
Wess Morgan smoked his first joint at 11, ran away with an 18-year-old girl at 14 and by the age of 18 had been in and out of five different rehab centers. You'd never know it, looking at his life now. Find out what's he's up to...
Stronger than his greed, Rufus began struggling with issues surrounding the hip-hop scene.
This indie New York musician had a breakup that sent him into a tailspin. Hear the song that God put back in his heart.
Between Dave and Sandy, they lost close to 200 pounds. Discover their secret and get your weight loss plan back on track.
Two divorces and an abusive marriage left Jenna Robinson broken and suicidal. She was about to drive to her death when the Lord spoke to her and stopped her.
Santos' first break into music came early, when the jazz band he played in landed a gig at Carnegie Hall. Yet, the fame was not enough to satisfy -- Santos got hooked on drugs. Find out who helped him find his second break.
How could this sweet young girl get mixed up in prostitution? However she got there, God was going to get her out.
Stephanie Taylor used to dance for money in strips clubs until a demonic vision changed the way she looked at her job and her life.
Is homosexuality a genetic predisposition or some reaction to a bad home life that can be easily excused? Phillip Tucker originally thought so and eventually opted for the gay lifestyle. But even in his committed homosexual civil union, Phillip didn't find the love he had been searching for.
The abuse he suffered as a child was horrific, but God turned Chad Varga's painful past into a testimony.
Brooklyn Watson was in a school prayer gathering of 30 students when a gunman opened fire, killing three and injuring five. When she had an encounter with God, she was able to believe in Jesus and eventually forgive the gunman.
Wyoming state trooper Steve Watt was shot during a traffic stop and left to die. For years, he struggled with hatred toward his shooter, Mark Farnham. Now Steve and Mark are best friends.
He was voted Cosmo magazine's '06 Bachelor of the Year. However, there's more to Matt Wood than meets the eye.
It is hard to imagine how a person could end up in such a self-destructive state. Sherry says that there was nothing unusual about her home life, so what was it that made her obsessed with death?
A fascination with tarot cards and crystal balls almost destroyed their lives.
"One night when I was asleep, I woke up and it sounded like a man with heavy boots was walking across that floor and then walking down those steps," says Debbie.
Tamelyn got so immersed into the occult that it actually made her physically sick. One day, it got so dark that she called The 700 Club for prayer. Tamelyn gave her life to the Lord that day and saw results almost immediately.
Recovering from an abusive marriage, Sandra searched for power and significance in the occult. After an awesome encounter with God, Sandra turned from new age to a new birth in Christ.
"According to Islamic teaching, you cannot execute a virgin girl, so what they do is they rape them, and they call it temporary marriage. That is what happened to my 16-year-old friend -- and they executed her," recounts Ellie Davidian.
Derek Grier saw Christianity as nothing but a white man's religion. He embraced the teachings of Islam and could not be convinced otherwise. It would take a powerful encounter with Christ to change his mind and his heart. .. And that's just what he got.
Jeff Harshbarger was only in the third grade when his parents bought an ouija board. It seemed like a lot of fun until he found out that it was no game.
Vanessa grew up with hippie parents who introduced her to a world of drugs and sex. She later learned that “free love” was not the road to peace.
The doctors gave Gerald Jones a death sentence when his HIV turned into AIDS. Life looked like it was coming to an end, but that’s when Gerald received a phone call that changed everything.
Scott Ross sat down with Katrina, author of Married to Muhammed, to learn more about her 14-year marriage to a Muslim, her brave escape, and her new life today.
An unholy presence was living in Julie’s house, and she had no idea that she was the one who brought it there.
Interest in the Ouija board drew Dean Ogden into the paranormal, but he had no idea what he was up against.
A fierce enemy of Christians and Lebanese militant Muslim used to be accurate descriptions of Jerry Rassamni. He wanted to disprove Christianity by searching the Scriptures. However, he found a loving Savior instead.
Sarah was deep into the occult and thought her suicide was the only way to find peace. Then she met two girls in college who helped her discover a new life.
Shalom spent most of her life searching for peace. As a teenager, she began to dabble in witchcraft, hoping the power of magic would bring her the serenity she desperately longed for.
She had visions that kept her up at night. He was drowning his misery in alcohol. The Smiths were about to meet Someone who would change their lives forever.
Teresa soon became addicted to the fear she had tried so hard to avoid. She began to crave the horror movies and books that scared her
His reputation as a drug dealer grew and so did his obsession for power. Then all hell broke loose when Shawn Patrick found a friend in the Church of Satan.
Jerimae Yoder was born into a religious family, but it wasn't until he was an adult that he discovered he'd never had a real relationship with God.
Most 14-year-olds look forward to playing high school varsity sports. Not so for Brock Alcock. He had a rare blood disorder. But this didn't stop him from making the wrestling team.
Moe Altamuro was among the first responders to at Ground Zero recovering survivors. What he didn’t know at the time was that there was a hidden danger beneath the twisted mounds of debris -- toxic fumes.
Professional soccer player Marvin Andrew's career was on the line. With every injury thrown his way, surgery was never an option. He believed God for healing.
At age 44, Cindy Asmus’ life turned upside down. The doctor told her she had Parkinson’s disease. As a Christian who faithfully served as Sunday school teacher and worship team member, Cindy wanted to know why God would let this happen.
Cynthia Azevedo thought her walking would improve after a successful hip replacement surgery. Instead, a complication from the surgery resulted in three years of difficulty that baffled her doctors.
Little Brittany Backenhaster had been sent home to die peacefully in her own bed. As she lay unconscious, the King of Peace paid her a visit.
Karen Becker didn’t consider the suffering from an infection in her big toe a big deal, until it served as a reminder of something even greater.
Marypaul Bom's normal day at work went upside down when she started feeling the symptoms of a debilitating disease.
Maribel Boone suffered from horrendous migraines. It was so bad that she was even sensitive to light. It had been four years... could the Lord heal her from such a persistent pain?
For 80-year-old Harriet Brabham, the situation couldn’t have been worse. She grew increasingly unsteady on her feet each day...
Karen and her husband Chris named their premature, one-pound little girl Hannah. They were told that she wouldn’t survive. But incredibly, Hannah held on.
It seemed like there was no solution to her debilitating problem, until one day she heard something amazing on The 700 Club.
Hope Cabrera and her husband, Valentine, were on a trip to Raleigh from their home in Charlotte, North Carolina, when Hope, who was pregnant at the time, noticed that her feet and ankles were swelling.
With her rare disease, Nancy’s chances for survival were not good, but that didn’t stop this grandmother from praying for a miracle.
Diana’s hand and wrist were healed through a Word of Knowledge given by Terry.
It's hard to imagine life without little Noah. Yet, with one Word of Knowledge, this miracle baby was fashioned in his mother's womb.
For Elizabeth Cobb, ten years past without relief from sinus headaches. She feared the pain would never go away. That was before she watched The 700 Club.
After a year and a half in and out of natural and drug induced comas, she was miraculously healed from a brain infection, and married the boyfriend who stayed by her side through her illness.
After suffering with allergies for four years, Sandra Cruz began to wonder if God really cared.
He’s a state champion wrestler and a mean cook. However, in the blink of an eye, Scott Cust could have lost it all.
When Roy Davidson was only 31, his doctor told him he had the worst case of multiple bleeding ulcers he’d ever seen. After a specialist’s examination, it was clear that surgery was not an option.
Andy Delbridge was diagnosed with the most deadly form of cancer. He and his wife Nancy thought that was the worst news but more was to come.
Her headaches were so bad that she couldn't work. One day she founder herself watching a Christian program from the United States called The 700 Club, and God touched her.
Patti survived a horrific car accident and sustained traumatic brain injury that doctors said would leave her a vegetable. She says the Lord woke her from a six-week coma and healed her from permanent brain damage.
Eight-year-old Andrew Franklin had a stroke on the left side of his brain. Doctors doubted much of a recovery. Andrew’s family prayed and believed that Andrew would recover and against all odds, he has made a near 100% recovery.
Maria thought she’d tried everything to get rid of her severe migraine pain…everything except the One Source that would cure her forever.
Orteil Gay not only sprained her foot, she also severely twisted her back in a freak accident. When traditional medicine couldn't get her back on her feet,Orteil found relief through the supernatural hand of God.
A prophetic word said that Robert and Stacy Gay would have a baby girl. However, the doctors found no life in her womb.
Ed Gibson thought he was headed for a family vacation at Disney World. He had no idea he was actually headed for a heart attack.
It seemed like there was no solution to her debilitating back pain, until one day she heard something amazing on The 700 Club.
Lessie Hall suffered from a pinched nerve that caused pain in her left shoulder and arm. But then God chose to heal her through a word of knowledge given on The 700 Club.
One bad trip on Carl Hanton's motorcycle almost ended his life. With a ruptured spleen and a loss of blood, he was in the hospital for three weeks. Things looked bad but Carl was a faithful 700 Club watcher...
Marilyn Harper took a bad fall while walking her dogs in the woods. She prayed with Pat Robertson for healing and was given relief from her pain.
Ailie experienced sudden debilitating migraines that kept her incapacitated until God chose to heal her.
Candace Henry remembers how a routine visit to the doctor took a different turn. “I was traumatized. I felt so good. How could I be sick?”
A young vibrant girl suffered pain in her shoulder and arm from a car accident until the Lord healed her. Now she is back to her energetic lifestyle of working out and hip hop dancing.
Wayne Higgins had always counted on himself for success in life. Then after reading through the New Testament, he realized he needed God in his life. What he didn’t know, was he would have to depend on God in ways he never imagined.
Douglas’ neck and shoulder were injured. He received healing through a Word of Knowledge given by Kristi Watts.
When Margaret Hurtado had surgery to remove a cyst from her hand, the complications were horribly painful. But it turned out that the solution to her suffering was remarkably simple.
Chuck and Shelley Janssen slept soundly until the police called with the news that their son, Paul, had been in a terrible accident. As Paul lay unconscious, Chuck sought the Lord for hope and he was given a particular Psalm to pray.
Mark is a successful cancer survivor, but the tumor in his chest left him with some equilibrium problems that only God could heal.
Patrica Jones is an ordinary woman with an extraordinary testimony. She wants to share with you how the Lord delivered her from pain.
Victoria Justiniano was one busy lady! Author, singer, pastor’s wife, counselor... Vitality was her middle name until grabbing a bite for lunch stopped her dead in her tracks.
Terry Meeuwsen gave a word of knowledge for someone with celiac disease. Phyllis knew in her heart that it was for her.
Dan Kirk's eyesight was slowly slipping away from him. He was just content to get through the day. However, his wife, Fran, wouldn't give up on his miracle.
She was healed from arthritis in her legs.
A chronic sinus infection made pain an everyday issue in Cindy Lewis's life. Doctors had given up and medications seemed not to work. However, Cindy watched The 700 Club faithfully, and one day she received a word that was a breath of fresh air.
John Lowris knew that confessing his sins was the only way to healing but it also meant telling his wife something that could destroy their marriage.
This Ukrainian woman lived in pain for almost four decades without any hope of help.
Heather's doctor sent her home with a grim report and a bottle of anti-inflammatories. But after God's healing intervention, Heather now runs marathons.
Michelle was already suffering with lower back and leg pain when she developed an ulcer. That additional pain practically incapacitated her, making it impossible for her to play with her 2-year-old.
Nasir prayed and asked the Lord to come into his life. At the moment, he felt electricity pass through the paralyzed side of his body.
The doctors told Denise she might need crutches for the rest of her life; however, Denise and her husband Steve had a miracle in mind.
Lou Gehrig's Disease threatened to take away everything that the Moore family treasured. Is it possible to be healed from this nerve-damaging malady that has no survivors, according to doctors? Just ask Wendy Moore.
Morgan Moeller loves to run and play just like other eight-year-olds. It wasn't always this way. Against all odds, she miraculously recovered from diabetic ketoacidosis.
Andrew was healed of gangrene in both lower legs and feet right before they were scheduled to be amputated.
Olia endured immense pain, but felt God's healing relief after praying with a 700 Club prayer counselor.
Evangeline Osborn used to lie awake at night in absolute pain. Today, she’s able to laugh and play with her family. What changed?
Ian McCormick had always felt at home in the depths of the ocean, reveling in the mysteries and majesty of the deep. But one day, the lurking power of the sea literally took him by the arm. And reckoning with the forces of nature became a struggle for life.
"As a scientist, I have to look for explanations. I can tell you that there is no explanation except that whatever Chris and his wife did, the power was there."
When Johnny and Janice met, it was love. Then the dream shattered when, at the age 32, Janice was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. Johnny could have left, but he decided to stand by his woman until a miracle came.
What made TLC’s While You Were Out come knocking on the door of the Popes? When this decorating crew came to redo their basement, little did they know that the Popes had already received the greatest blessing of all.
Russell experienced excruciating pain in his shoulder after a motorcycle accident. When Russell cried out to God for healing, God surprised him.
Bill and Toni were both medical professionals. However, when Toni was diagnosed with cancer, they needed more than just textbook knowledge to get them through.
At the age of four, Andrea was born with an incurable autoimmune disease and lost all her hair. Then 20 years later, she met a janitor who prayed for her to be healed.
Missionary Art Sanborn was paralyzed after a surfing accident broke his neck. He was told he would live the remainder of his days in a wheelchair. But Art had faith to believe he would walk again.
Sarah had been struggling with a sore throat for two weeks. Even the emergency room couldn't offer her relief. Only the Great Physician could give her the healing she so desperately needed.
The joints of his former soldier ached due to his excessive physical training for the military. He would soon experience a healing that no one could explain.
See how this marathon runner continued to race even after cancer claimed one of her legs.
When a wasp sting caused her fingers to swell, June was about to cut her grandmother's heirloom rings. Then, out of the blue, the 700 Club called. Find out what happened next.
A devastating diagnosis… an unshakeable faith… The stage was set for Roy Sasscer’s miracle.
Sharon Schaible of eastern Kentucky doesn’t hesitate to pick up the phone when she needs to pray with someone. Who does she call? Her steady source of encouragement -- CBN’s prayer counseling center.
Car accidents happen every day but not many result in a cancer diagnosis. This was Donna Sikes’ fate until she learned about God’s “Infinite Power.”
Tiffany received the call that every military wife fears. Her husband Scott Smiley was injured in Iraq. See how they faced the ultimate test of their faith in God.
Judy Snipes suffered with pain in her upper neck and jaw for over 18 years.
Leukemia in newborns is very rare but somehow Ethan Stacy was born with it. According to his doctors, he would die from it. So his family began the painful process of preparing for his death until a miracle happened. The 700 Club Producer Ken Hulme tracked Ethan’s remarkable journey.
Just imagine. It’s your birthday, and a pleasant day at the beach ends in a trip to the ER. It happened to Anita Steenkamp, and she knew just what to do.
David Sumrell is active in his Greek orthodox church in Norfolk, Virginia. He loves to tell people that God had great plans for him and those great plans involved a miracle.
Susie Tait never had a doubt that she'd go from terminal to totally healed. She gave up on driving the wheel of her life and watched God move.
Cosimo and Pricilla Tanzarella of South Africa received two miracles while watching The 700 Club. She is healed of knee pain, and he is healed of Parkinson’s.
She had acid reflux and a hiatal hernia that sent her on a frightening trip to the emergency room. The medication wasn’t working but a Word of Knowledge was waiting to change her life.
Marjorie was healed of blindness in her left eye after a Word of Knowledge from Gordon Robertson.
For eight months, Barbara Torra lived in pain, but she believed that God would heal her.
Jeanie Traub was devastated when she was diagnosed with stage 3 cancer. She searched for a second opinion and discovered a healing recipe straight from the Bible.
Christina Valka had problems with her ears almost from birth. Doctors could do nothing for her. When it was discovered that her eardrum was ruptured, 10-year-old Christina decided it was time to take a step of faith.
After a terrible car accident, Gordon Vitus suffered back and leg pain for nine years. He had surgery and tried chiropractor treatments, but that didn't help. Then, one day Gordon turned on the TV and discovered instant relief.
Mark had suffered with loud ringing in his ears that caused him to miss out on life. But then God chose to heal him through a word of knowledge.
When the doctors told Kristi that her leg injury would kill her chances of running her big race, Kristi turned to the only One who could give her a second opinion.
An accident with a drunk driver left Ted Webster with damage to his body that doctors thought would last a lifetime. What they didn’t know was that God was at work in Ted’s life.
Imagine suffering with migraine headaches every week for six years! You’ve taken medicine, but it’s not working. That’s what happened to Toni Worthen until God sent her a miracle…
From the age of 13, Jeanne was told she’d never have children. She married Mike as an adult and forgot her dreams of motherhood… but God had other plans. For anyone who ever believed a promise was impossible, this story is for you.
Lori Young was cleaning her house when the accident happened. She was using an extension pole to clean a high-beamed ceiling. Her neck was tilted back for an extended time, in which she cracked a vertebra. With no health insurance and no doctor, Lori was in need of a miracle.
Rafael's addictions pushed everyone away from him. Even his wife, Linda, said, "He loved the drugs more than his family -- that’s how I saw it.”
The Bahamas, the number one tourist spot in the world, has beautiful beaches and breathtaking sunsets. But living here holds a hidden danger. They call it "island fever." It's the lure of sex, drugs, and non-stop good times. Island fever trapped Troy Aitken at an early age.
What leads a woman to have an affair? And how could her husband take her back? Ron and Nancy Anderson found the answers they needed in Jesus Christ.
Rosco Backus was a man who cared more for baseball than his family. Then after his salvation his wife wanted a divorce. Could prayer bring them back together?
Mike Barrett was addicted to adrenaline and loved extreme sports. His life was even
moving fast, until reality hit him hard.
In 1988, Deborah and Clayton had the coldest winter of their relationship... but it wasn't because of the weather.
How does the grandson of Billy Graham reject everything he was raised on? He doesn't, for long.
Ingrid Lee suffered from abusive relationships in silence. However, her tears were not hidden from God.
She was a stripper. He had an anger problem. The Lowes’ marriage was explosive from the start and was headed for divorce court until one Easter morning.
Matt and Tiffany McClain took the "Share the Prayer" challenge and have seen the positive results of their prayers. Now they are expecting a child.
Despite his impressive list of accolades, Building 429 lead singer Jason Roy is most amazed at how God has used his music to change the life of his own father.
Steve cheated on his wife Laurie for years before she found out. They were forced to decide the fate of their marriage, and their choice may shock you.
On the surface, Gary and Mona Shriver had it all together. They loved each other; they were active in their church. But there was a ticking time bomb that threatened to destroy everything.
They walked down the aisle and straight into divorce court. By the end, Michael and Michelle couldn't stand each other. So why did they get married again?
Scott had a bonafide sexual addiction. Paula had enough and kicked him out her house. But she never let go of God’s promise.
When Glen's father lost his job and the bank took everything that they owned. Glen, then 13, was having a very hard time accepting his family's new circumstances. When Glen turned 17, he lived on the streets.
How does the grandson of Billy Graham reject everything he was raised on? He doesn't, for long. A rebellious childhood led Tullian straight to the loving arms of His Heavenly Father. And now, he has a testimony to share with the church he pastors.
Former NFL star Alexander Wright reveals a history of physical abuse from his childhood that he carried into his own marriage. He and his wife eventually accepted Christ, but he still struggled for years to find freedom from his abusive past.
As his wife walked out the door, she told Ron Brown, “I love you. But I just can’t watch you kill yourself.” Would it be enough to keep him off drugs?
Thaddeus Bruce started using crack at age 21. He felt hopeless, until a little girl named Faith came along to pray for him. Today, he is totally set free and has a new wife and job.
“We would do drugs for days,” she says. “It was always a time of wanting more.” See how Lorna Effler came down from her high and into the gracious arms of the Father.
Jemal Farrell sold heroin on the streets of Baltimore. His lust for money put his family in harm's way – that is, until a TV preacher set him straight.
This gospel blues singer was deep in the darkness of drugs. See how Mike Farris eventually saw the light.
Anthony Gonzales grew up believing in God. Closely timed deaths of his mother and his twin brother put him in a spiritual tailspin to drugs and alcohol. His father never stopped praying for him.
In the midst of chrome and black leather, you can tell that biker Jim Hamilton lives for something more than a cross country ride. He now ministers in the Dakotas and leads an outreach at the Sturgis Bike Rally.
He was a minor league player with a major league problem. And at home, Josh Hamilton was about to strike out. Then, his wife got a message from God...
Huey Harris is a former crack dealer. He got saved after he had a vision and today he’s a pastor.
From Asian street gangs to trading sex for drugs, it’s a miracle that Laurie Ishii is still alive. But she is and ministering the Gospel to God’s lost children on the streets.
Although he was raised in a Christian home, David became an alcoholic. Then, God sent him two friends to show him the way back home.
Drunk and behind the wheel, Brian killed another person. He did time in prison and began to read the Bible. There, he accepted Christ and his life was changed forever.
Kat Jordan was at the wheel with a crack pipe in her hand and the cops on her tail. She says, “I was going to pull over, but I panicked and I just stepped on the gas.”
After three DUIs landed him in prison and brought a divorce, this rock and roll guitarist was ready for a change.
He lost his wife, family, friends and job because his life was steeped in internet porn. He then began an affair. Now he's free and warns others how dangerous this secret can be.
Abandoned by his parents, he was lost in a world of endless raves and dealing drugs. See how God gave this singer a spiritual high.
After being introduced to drugs early in life, Frank Perez’s life was controlled by them for 24 years. His addiction almost cost him his life and that ultimately led him to seek Christ.
After the death of his mother, Keith did not get along with his father. Keith wanted to kill himself, but God had other plans. Not only did God change Keith's mind on life, but He also used Keith to impact his father's life.
He was an abused child who escaped by taking drugs. Once Bill gave his life to God, he became a model husband and wrote Christian songs for a band.
Dale Shiffman had dreams of playing big league ball that did not quite pan out. But his career as a freelance photographer for the Pirates got him close to the action - and to the players.
Missionaries Roger and Penny Stacy did everything they knew to do to provide a loving home for their family. Yet loneliness and depression took their son on a dangerous journey of drug use.
Nick and Shane Sterner are a father and son team who started using drugs together. Shane got busted and decided to
enter a drug-rehab on one condition... his dad would join him.
It seemed like a dream come true but becoming a top fashion model wasn’t what Jennifer thought it would be.
DeShawn Tatem, a drug dealer, was about to commit murder. Just before he executed his plans, he ran into a woman who had a special message for him.
He became a male prostitute to pay for his drug addiction. But beyond the pain and the shame, he found a Love who could truly redeem him.
Danny Velasco lived the high life as a celebrity hair and make-up artist until drugs had him living on the streets of New York City. In this David Kithcart interview, Danny tells The 700 Club how the Lord rescued him from nearly going insane.
By Holly's winner smile and cheerful disposition, you'd never know that this Regent University student was once homeless and addicted to alcohol.
He was a drug dealer who battled a fierce addiction. But Barry Washington’s life changed when he accepted Christ.
It wasn't until former boxer Maurice Watkins stopped fighting God that he won the battle over his drug addiction.
While other kids were in high school, Craig Weaver was in and out of jail. One day a Catholic nun would explain the gospel message in a way that brought this thug to his knees.
A tortuous tour in Vietnam left Randy Webb paranoid and addicted to the rush of shooting up with drugs. As his sanity slowly slipped away, so did his family. Suicide suddenly seemed to be his only solution.
Carly Baynor’s family didn’t realize this mild-mannered teen was living a double life until the night she didn’t come home.
Stephanie Beard was 16 when her car hydroplaned and turned upside down. The medical community believed she'd never walk. God healed her and she danced in less than a year from the accident.
It has been two years since three subways and a double-decker bus were bombed by terrorists in London, But forEmily and Katie Benton, the details remain as clear as the day it happened.
As a budding opera star, Jason Black’s voice is his future. However, a freak accident is about to steal his dream and nearly take his life.
It would be the ultimate gift and sacrifice but that's exactly what Scott Brown needed to survive. This active, outdoors man who used to be full of life was hanging on by a thread. Would a heart donor come in time to save him?
Diana Burgess has a story that will make your jaw drop. Her’s is a tale full of one miracle after another that would end so remarkably, she admits that it could only have been the hand of God.
When Jimmy and Heather Bush learned they were pregnant for the second time, it was great news! But then, for no understandable reason, it seemed their hopes would be crushed...
No woman expects to hear that she has colon cancer at age 30, but Dawn Carr soon learned that wasn’t the only thing growing inside of her.
Tony was shot multiple times on an L.A. street and actually died. He says he went to heaven, only to be sent back to earth.
Yilma of Ethiopia learned how to read supernaturally. One night, he had a vision and God simply gave this illiterate man the ability to read.
The driver of an SUV ran into a music store where 4-year-old Elise was sitting playing the drums. Jesus Himself picked her up and moved her to safety.
In the midst of a fight for her life, Hunter Ozmer is a model of strength and encouragement for her parents.
"As a scientist, I have to look for explanations. I can tell you that there is no explanation except that whatever Chris and his wife did, the power was there."
Little did Don Piper know he would be late for the service that night--not just by minutes or hours, but by months--and before he got home, he would take a detour he would never forget.
Isaiah Reed's bright smile and warm disposition make it almost impossible to believe that 20 years ago, he was pronounced dead. In a drug deal gone bad, he was shot twice and stabbed 16 times. Today, he's alive, well, and sharing his testimony of his God-given life after death.
When Mike Robie stepped into his office one beautiful spring morning, he had no idea that his life was about to be turned upside down by two total strangers
After reading Pat Robertson’s book, Miracles, Lois Ryder was especially encouraged that God still performs the supernatural. Then she got a chance to put her faith into action…
Jonathan was a frail, premature baby. He was only able to breathe on a machine. However, Jonathan had not only one prayer warrior in his corner… but a whole prayer counseling center.
To Fatuma of Ethiopia, only one day stands out more than the day she died. It is the day she came back to life.
It was a dangerous hill 11-year-old Auston sped down. He took a tumble that sent him to the hospital and sent his parents to their knees.
Lane Wood rocks out with is band, One Way, but a near fatal accident almost took away his dreams and his very life.
As Hurricane Katrina had approached, AJ, Gracie Anne, and Mike decided to ride it out. It would become a battle against nature itself.
It is a mother’s worst nightmare. Terri turned on the news to see a horrific accident involving the bus that her son was on to go to camp. What unfolded next is nothing short of a miracle.
Kim is a loving single mom with a playful 4-year-old son, Evan. One day, while running errands around town, Kim says the skies grew strangely dark. Kim and Evan came face to face with a level 3 tornado.
He was shot in the back of the head by a stray bullet. By all indications, Matthew Botsford was going to die. In fact, he actually did.
In the midst of the tragedy and chaos of Hurricane Katrina, glimmers of hope are bringing forth miracles. Richard Breland had seen two miracles in his life. Both happened at the Gulfport Church of God.
"Literally, the house was starting at that moment to break, and then all I could hear was a screech as the phone went dead," says tornado survivor Beth Catania.
As he sat in a dark cave in the Turkish ski slopes, Mike Couillard wrote, “My darling wife Mary, how I grieve at leaving you behind. I hate to come to that conclusion, but after eight days…”
In the '80s, the Sudanese genocide forced thousands of children to flee their homes. Abraham Deng was one of them, but his story had a happy ending 19 years later.
The Oak Ridge Boys have earned nearly 100 awards over 15 years including six Grammy Awards. 700 Club Reporter Mia Evans spent the day with baritone William Lee Golden to learn about his life and a tragic event that he and his family overcame.
Suddenly Morris Goodman went from happy and healthy to a man whose life hung in the balance. See how he escaped death and earned the name "The Miracle Man."
Have you ever fantasized about moving away from it all? That’s exactly what Tom and Penny did. They live in the heartland of Alaska, and The 700 Club's Chuck Holton is about to see what it's like to fend for himself.
Ready for a day of recreational flying, Jim and his passengers encountered some unexpected circumstances during takeoff and the flight turned life-threatening.
Just two summers ago, shark sitings and reports of shark attacks dominated the news. With so much danger in the waters, how would you feel if you were stranded in the ocean by yourself over night? Fifteen-year-old Frank Icenhour didn’t have to imagine this scary scenario, he experienced it firsthand.
Read the dramatic two-part series on Immaculee, a simple woman who survived the horror of the Rwanda genocide.
Hurricane Katrina flooded Pass Christian, Mississippi, last year. Follow David Kithcart as he heads down south to see how they’re doing now.
When Margaret Hurtado had surgery to remove a cyst from her hand, the complications were horribly painful. But it turned out that the solution to her suffering was remarkably simple.
Most Americans would never go into the Middle East, but for the McDonnalls, it was like a second home. Their devotion to the Arab Muslims led them to give the ultimate sacrifice...
For the McLeans, skiing was the ultimate way to share the holidays together as a family. But on one Christmas outing, the dangers of bitter cold and hidden, snow-drenched trails promised only a desperate fight for survival.
Thousands of Indonesian Christians have lost their lives after attacks by radical Muslims. Christians have been left homeless, had their businesses and churches burned and been forced to renounce their faith. Methu and his family were among the Christians who found themselves running for their lives.
Gene Moe has been an expert huntsman in the Alaskan backcountry for more than 50 years. But nothing quite prepared him for a malicious attack by a Kodiak brown bear.
Joel, a Marine, and family are convinced that prayer was instrumental in saving Joel from mortar fire during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
It was doubtful that Amber Nesbitt would ever be normal again after a Christmas car accident. But her family never gave up their belief in miracles.
Kirk and Sally Newkirk of Gulfport, MS, decided to wait out the hurricane in their condo…but when they realized Katrina was stronger than they could bare, they put all their hope in the Lord. Tim Branson met up with the couple, as they visit what use to be their home.
Two-year-old Ethan Payne fell out of a second-story window. Doctors worried he would have brain damage or never walk again. But through the power of prayer, Ethan was better within six hours.
Ashley Smith was held hostage by a rapist and alleged killer. Go inside those chilling seven hours and learn how God used this near tragedy to set Ashley free.
It was a clear day for missionary Phil Snyder when a rock was hurled at his window and the shots rang out. What happened next would shake his faith and threaten his life.
Semper Fi. It means “always faithful.” It’s the motto of the U.S. Marine Corp and something Lance Cpl. Tony Stevens takes personally.
A quiet retreat kayaking off the coast of Hawaii goes awry for this vacationer, leaving him drifting for five long days on treacherous waters.
It was supposed to be a fun family outing for the Warrenders but when Bruce climbed a 30-foot rock and got stuck on top, suddenly the fun was over.
For more than 20 hours, Paul Weimer was a missing pilot in the bitterly cold waters of Alaska.
Since biblical times, Christians have sacrificed their lives for the sake of the gospel: Christians like Aleks Tyshkevich, who lived life in fear because of his Christian beliefs. "They tried to break my spirit by any means, and it was painful," Aleks says.
She was over eight months pregnant when her husband decided to leave her for another woman. What would you do? Dionne Arceneaux of Mesa, Arizona, faced this reality head on.
Ron Baptiste lived a life plagued with violence and drugs. He spent most of his life trying to fit into the world around him, but it wasn’t until he discovered the love of God that he achieved the acceptance he had always longed for.
Jennavave is a designer, former model, and major catalyst for redefining beauty in the fashion industry. She says she'd never be where she is today, if she hadn't run back home to Christ.
Sgt. Michael Belew joined the military and walked away from God. See how the intense training of the Army ranger program brought him back to the Lord.
"I was abused very badly in this foster home and locked in the closet for days at a time. I had a horrible fear of the dark," says Allison Gappa Bottke, who, at the age of 4, was abused as a foster child.
She was one of over 11 children, raised in the projects and abused by relatives. No one thought Bridget Coates would amount to anything. Then one day she learned she was a daughter of the King, and everything changed.
From the ashes of her childhood of abuse and insecurities, Jada Collins grew into a beautiful, confident, and forgiving woman of God and successful supermodel.
Ever felt like God hated you? Kristin Depola thought she had proof. When her father died, her world collapsed.
Christian singer Natalie Grant talks about her new CD, Relentless, and her struggle with bulimia.
Tammy's fears made her a prisoner in her own home until the Lord set her free.
"It started lightly, I guess. Just slap you, and then afterwards, he would say, 'I'm so sorry. I never wanted to hurt you.' And, I mean, I believed that." Until it happened again. It was a vicious cycle that Texan Jackie Holland couldn't break. It all started when she married her high school sweetheart at 15.
She lived and breathed ballet to the point where she starved herself to be thin. See what happened when God led Lori in the dance for her life.
Jennifer Mallan was obsessed with being perfect. She had to be the smartest, the prettiest -- the girl who had it all together. However, in the midst of building this image of herself, she was falling apart inside. Read about her journey towards acceptance through God's unfailing love.
The Mayos knew they should be in ministry but they felt stuck in a rut. That is until Julian heard the Lord call him… personally.
He’s a comedian who pokes fun at the family life. But Dave's growing up was no laughing matter.
As Doug grew up, he wrestled to understand why his dad had to die. There were no good answers, so he blamed God.
"I remember sitting in a room with my mother and the doctor, and he looked at me and in all seriousness said, 'You need to prepare yourself that this is what your life is going to be like. You're going to be in and out of hospitals for the rest of your life. Eating disorders are not curable. Depression is not curable,' " Laura Schultz recalls.
Michelle thought her abortion would be a simple, in-and-out procedure. As a teen, she was not prepared for the devasting effects.
This Ukrainian woman never outgrew her childhood fear of the dark. Now she’s living life without a nightlight. What brought her peace?
Sharon Trainor suffered emotionally and physically. No matter what she did, the pain kept coming back. She learned to live with it but God had other plans.
When the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition crew remade the Whites’ house, they gave them more than a new look. They helped in the healing process for a family that lost their spiritual leader.
Joyce grew up seeing abortion as an easy way out. Little did she know the toll it was taking on her body and her soul.
An imam who used to beat Christians and burn their Bibles is directed in several dream visions to change his ways and follow Christ.
She was sexually assaulted at knifepoint by a total stranger just inches away from her sleeping children. Then, when she found out she was pregnant, Heather Gemmen had to make the most difficult decision of her life.
Carol Johnson’s daughter was shot three times in cold blood by her boyfriend. Now Carol stands face to face with the killer, and she has only one thing to say…
“I remember seeing him laughing and then looking back at the baby. Then there was this emergency stop. It was so sudden. The next thing, I was looking down the barrel of a gun. Within seconds, my life was to change forever."
Luann was molested as a young girl by her youth pastor. She lost all respect for the church and sought her own way in life. After several marriages she read the gospel of John. She was stunned by the story of the Woman at the well and had a complete life turnaround. She is now a major Woman’s speaker and writer with Proverbs 31 Ministries.
"A 13-year-old child in the [hospital] bed next to me said, 'Everything will be OK with your leg if you just join my club.' I said, 'What club is that?' He said, 'The devil's club, but you've got to understand, once you've joined, there's no way out. And you can never tell anyone.' "
Levi Blatchford said, “Nothing would anger me more than hearing, ‘I’m praying for you.’ I felt like, ‘Every time you pray for me, something bad happens.’”
This graffiti artist/break dancer talks about how she got into a bad relationship, got pregnant, and then found redemption in Jesus Christ and a new lease on life.
David Choy’s life looks perfect as an award-winning composer and pianist. He loves his wife and children, but in the midst of this is a history of near tragedies that marred his life.
James Clay's mother left her husband, the father of her three children, to join a legalistic Christian sect. It was a decision that confused James' understanding of God for years.
Lance Foreman was the product of a broken home. As result he spent most of his time on the street dealing drugs. It was a road that led to a deadend and left him nowhere to go but up.
She went from making big dollars as a pharmacist to making pennies mopping floors in prison. What went wrong? And why was she reading the Bible in a shower stall?
Ronnie always wanted to be a firefigher. However his dream nearly got him killed. Read this inspirational story of a man who lost his leg but gained a new heart.
Al and Hattie Hollingsworth rose to prominence in the late ‘60s and ‘70s as business entrepreneurs. But, when misfortune struck their health and finances, they turned to the only one who could really help them recover.
The robbery only lasted a few minutes, but for Al Jandl, those few minutes brought him right to death’s door.
For years Ray Jenkins struggled in business until he found a new source of inspiration. Now, he has a new lease on life... And it only took a trip to hell and back.
This young, professional surfer talks about how he got into surfing and about how God got a hold of him.
Meleah's painful childhood and misguided life led her to try to trick doctors into prescribing pain meds. The doctor saw right through her and prescribed Jesus instead.
Being inches from death made all the difference in Jared's life. Read how a near fatal police pursuit led him eventually to Promise Keepers and into the arms of Christ.
He calls himself the Pastor of Pool, and Steve Lillis is taking the Gospel to the billiard hall.
Almetia was bruised, abused and staring down the barrel of a gun – pointed at her by her own husband. See how she escaped the cycle of domestic violence.
They were the king and queen of the court. Former college basketball stars Ronnie McAdoo and Janet Davis ruled the hoops. They both went pro, but once they married, life off the court became a battle.
Surrounded by seven cops, a depressed Tommy McGouey had staged “the perfect suicide”. He drew his weapon fully expecting to be shot down. But God had other plans…
Michael used to weigh over 650 pounds. He simply loved eating -- a lot. Four hundred pounds left after Christ came into Micahel's life and changed his priorities.
A diagnosis of MS leads a prodigal preacher’s kid to salvation and to an unexpected healing.
Cops, CSI, NYPD Blue, The Shield... Police dramas are all the rage on television. But Mark Mynheir knows the real story. He and his partner Ernie face the perils of law enforcement every day through the strength of Christ.
Skydiving is the greatest thrill but it can be the biggest risk. Ben Quinn had his license and was a pro. But even his experience couldn’t save him from a deadly accident at 4,000 feet.
The one thing a boy needs more than anything else growing up is the love and acceptance of his father. Stephen had neither.
It’s difficult to imagine the trauma of a child being ripped away from his mother. That’s exactly what happened to Diego Sedano. That tragedy sent him marching down a path of self-destruction until one fateful New Years Eve.
Alcohol and drugs drove Ricky Sinclair to places he never thought he’d go, including prison. See how God turned his life in a different direction that led to redemption.
She had the world and the benefits that came with it, but Ann-Lesley Smith will tell you she was in hell.
You've got to be tough to make it in San Quentin State Prison but Earl Smith knows he has the Lord on his side. As the chaplain for California's oldest prison, Earl is telling these inmates how he was once in their shoes.
A man, a bike, and an open road. For some it’s the ultimate statement of freedom. For Frank Sylvia, it meant never having to answer to anyone.
Jim Tate recalls, “I hated the Roman Catholics. We sung songs about it. We hate the pope... It’s a strange thing, because I didn’t know one Roman Catholic.”
It would take a near-fatal accident for Rod Thomas to see the joy in Christmas. But that's exactly what God used...
This Veteran’s Day one solider recalls the war that divided a nation, and how he found Jesus on the frontlines.
Eighteen-year-old Heather Twitchell was heading on a collision course with disaster and like most teenagers she never saw it coming.
Anthony Walton kept Nashville in stitches with his comedy routines. Yet, his criminal lifestyle kept him on the neighborhood watch. When his two worlds collided, Anthony needed more than a few good laughs to get him through.
She tried to commit suicide by throwing herself in front of an oncoming train. Although Kristen is missing both legs, it is a miracle that she is still alive to tell her story. Kristen has appeared on Oprah and is studying Women's Ministry at Moody Bible Institute.
Homeless and hopeless, Ron Roberson was a teenage runaway with little to cling to. Today, he's an L.A.-based anchor for one of the most respected news organizations in America. What took this man from the slums of southern California to the CNN news desk?
When Lonna was a child, she suffered unthinkable abuse at the hands of family members and friends. As a teen, she dated men that beat her up. So it’s not surprising that by the time she was in college, she wanted a way out.