christian biography

Offers a brief overview of the life and work of author C.S. Lewis, discussing his childhood, personal relationships, inspirations, and writings.

Aaron Hartzler grew up in a home where he was taught that any moment he and his family would be scooped up and taken to heaven. This appealed to him when he was young but when he turned sixteen, he finds he is more attached to his earthly life. His goal now is to become the person he wants to be, without hurting the family that loved him. His story is about loosing his faith, finding his place, and coming to know his own truth.

Donald Miller tells of the depression and anxiety he suffered following the success of his first memoir, and discusses how he was launched into a whole new series of adventures when he learned his book was going to be made into a movie, presenting him with what he saw as an opportunity to edit his life.

The author describes the lifelong process through which she came to believe in God, discussing the battles she fought with alcohol, food disorders, and the loss of loved ones, and following her search for the spiritual path.

Football and baseball great Deion Sanders discusses the lack of fulfillment he felt even after earning fame and fortune as a professional athlete, and tells how his search for answers led him to faith in God.

The touching story of Corrie Ten Boom, whose never wavering faith in the Lord supported her during her years in a German concentration camp and then as a travelling witness to the wonderful gifts of God and life.

The author of the 1994 bestseller "The Christmas Box" describes his journey with the book--writing it, publishing it, and experiencing its influence on readers--describing the little "miracles" that have made him believe that life is shaped by some sort of divinity.

Biography of actor and minister Della Reese, who appears on the popular television show "Touched By An Angel, " discussing her childhood in the slums of Detroit, her singing career, her television talk show, and her Christian faith.