David's leadership and faith are put to the test as he navigates a hostile environment and seeks God's guidance in battle. He learns to trust God's wisdom and practicality, even when faced with fear and uncertainty, and discovers that God's victory is already established, regardless of external circumstances. [... more]

A former US Senator is facing a lawsuit in North Carolina over allegations of alienating a married man's affections, while the University of North Carolina System President implements a new policy requiring instructors to post course descriptions and syllabi online to increase transparency. Meanwhile, a state audit reveals $1.04 billion in lapsed salaries across North Carolina, and the FBI captures a fugitive accused of murdering a Charlotte woman in 2016. [... more]

David's faith is put to the test as he flees from King Saul, who is jealous of his success. Meanwhile, Saul's behavior becomes increasingly erratic, and he is eventually overcome by the Holy Spirit, prophesying and stripping off his royal robes. This story highlights the importance of perseverance and trust in God, even in the face of adversity. [... more]

David's faith is under pressure as King Saul seeks to kill him, but David's commitment to God's purpose remains strong. Pastor Jack Hibbs explores the story of David and Saul in 1 Samuel, highlighting the importance of faith and patience in the face of adversity. [... more]

David's faith is under pressure as King Saul seeks to kill him, but Jonathan's love and loyalty help him navigate this challenging time, highlighting the importance of trusting God even when circumstances feel hostile or threatening. [... more]

Army Sergeant William H. Carney, a former enslaved man, fought and bled for his nation in the Civil War, becoming the first black American to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor for his valorous service. He protected the American flag at Fort Wagner, a pivotal moment in American history that epitomizes the lengths to which one might strive to fulfill America's founding ideals of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. [... more]

Catherine Thompson, a runaway slave, and her infant son Joel, faced a precarious freedom living in the antebellum North. Despite the history of abolitionism, the forces of slavery still lurked across the state of Pennsylvania, and Catherine's case highlights the high-stakes game of life and death between slave catchers and abolitionists. [... more]

James King's story of being wrongly arrested and beaten by undercover police officers in Grand Rapids, Michigan, highlights the issue of qualified immunity and its impact on holding police accountable for their actions. Despite the officers' clear violation of King's constitutional rights, they were able to claim qualified immunity and avoid accountability. The case ultimately made its way to the Supreme Court, where it remains pending. [... more]

The story of Joshua Glover, a fugitive slave, who was arrested in Milwaukee in 1854, and the subsequent rescue by a crowd of 5,000 people, highlighting the tensions between North and South, the Fugitive Slave Act, and the fight for constitutional rights. [... more]

North Carolina prepares for impacts from Hurricane Aaron, which is expected to bring coastal flooding, beach erosion, and dangerous surf conditions. A gas leak and building explosion in Wilmington injured four firefighters, and a search is underway for a criminal illegal alien who escaped from police in Apex. The state election board has corrected over 20,000 voter registration records and is seeking more ID numbers from affected voters. [... more]

William and Ellen Kraft's incredible escape from slavery is one of the most remarkable stories in American history. Ellen, a slave with a white father, disguised herself as a white man to join her husband William on a perilous journey to freedom. They traveled through the South, using disguises and deception to evade slave catchers and reach the North. Along the way, they faced numerous challenges and obstacles, but ultimately succeeded in escaping to freedom in England. Their story is a testament to the bravery and determination of those who fought against slavery and for freedom. [... more]

In the heart of Philadelphia, a runaway mother desperately held her infant son close as she matched wits with a ruthless slave catcher. The mother, Catherine Thompson, escaped from her enslavement in Maryland in 1845 with the help of a free man named William Thompson. The Thompson family lived in relative safety in New Jersey, though the thought of her prior enslavement must have haunted her, for black Americans across the North often fell prey to determined enslavers, ruthless kidnappers, and unflinching slave catchers. [... more]

A young man's journey from a life of crime and addiction to one of faith, redemption, and family. He recounts his experiences in prison, where he found a path to rehabilitation and ultimately turned his life around, finding love and starting a family. [... more]

The rise of Abraham Lincoln to prominence was fueled by his strong opposition to slavery, which he believed was a form of theft. His debates with Stephen Douglas in 1858 made him a national figure and a possible candidate for president in 1860. Lincoln's win in the election of 1860 was a turning point in American life, but it also led to the secession of several Southern states and ultimately the Civil War. [... more]

Black Americans like Catherine Thompson faced a precarious freedom living in the antebellum North, where the forces of slavery still lurked despite the state's history of abolitionism. The Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 made all Americans responsible for assisting slaveholders in their pursuit of fugitives from slavery, leading to the kidnappings of free blacks and the destruction of families. [... more]

Abraham Lincoln's life story became the stuff of legend as he rose to prominence through sheer grit, determination, and talent. He was born in Kentucky, literally in a log cabin, and moved around from Kentucky to Indiana and from Indiana to Illinois as his father moved around. Lincoln emerged as a national figure, a possible and plausible Republican candidate for president in 1860, after challenging Stephen Douglas to a series of debates in 1858. His anti-slavery views and strong opposition to the Fugitive Slave Act made him a strong candidate, but the issue of slavery was deeply polarizing, and the nation was on the brink of civil war. [... more]

In 1845, a runaway mother named Catherine Thompson escaped from her enslavement in Maryland with the help of a free man named William Thompson. They settled in New Jersey, but their freedom was short-lived as they were eventually tracked down by a notorious slave catcher, Philadelphian George Alberti Jr. The story of Katherine Thompson and her infant son, Joel, is a powerful example of the struggles faced by black Americans in the antebellum North and the efforts of abolitionists to expose the true nature of slavery and aid in its destruction. [... more]

A remarkable story of redemption and faith, where a man's life was transformed from a path of crime and addiction to one of love, family, and a newfound purpose, all while serving time in prison. [... more]

In the heart of Philadelphia, a runaway mother, Catherine Thompson, desperately fought to protect her infant son from a ruthless slave catcher. This gripping story highlights the precarious freedom of black Americans in the antebellum North and the efforts of abolitionists to expose the true nature of slavery and aid in its destruction. [... more]

Jesus Christ is the cure for what ails you, but many people will reject Him and rather stay in their disease and hold on to their sinful lifestyle rather than be cured. The story of Jesus' early life is marked by rejection and persecution, as seen in the Magi's journey to worship Him, and the attempts of King Herod to kill Him. [... more]