Ricky & Sherialyn Byrdsong: Coaching Kids in the Game of Life

Windy-City Panhandler—Advocate
From Tragedy to Triumph—Victory
The Missing Shoes—Generosity

Ben Carson: The Brain Surgeon They Called “Dummy”

One Shiny Rock—Vision
Crabs in a Bucket—Wisdom
It’s No Accident—Victory

Eliza Davis George: Liberia’s American “Mother”

Two Hundred Miles by Ankle—Express—Perseverance
Snip and Stitch—Encouragement
“Son, Take It”—Sacrifice

John Harper: The Titanic’s Last Hero

Crowning King Jesus—Zeal
“Dear John Is Far Ben”—Intercession
“It Will Be Beautiful in the Morning”—Self-Sacrifice

Samuel Leigh: Pioneer Missionary to Australia

A Change of Plans?—Resisting Temptation
Going the Extra Two Miles—Obedience
The Fishhook Escape—Resourcefulness

C. S. Lewis: The Writer behind the Wardrobe

The Boy Next Door—Friendship
A Battlefield Promise—Loyalty
How Narnia Came to Be—Imagination

Samson Occom: Native-American “Moses”

Creating Our Own Settlements—Foresight
Shepherd through the Wilderness—Caring
“That’s Not Fair!”—Dignity

John G. Paton: Missionary to the South Sea Islands

Passing Up the Good to Achieve the Best—Dedication
“It’s God’s Decision Whether Cannibals or Worms Eat My Body!”—Resolve
“Rain” From Below—Ingenuity

Pandita Ramabai: Liberator of Hindu Widows

The Disinvited Guests—Diplomacy
A New Year’s Celebration—Compassion
“Write My Name!”—Vision

Joy Ridderhof: Founder of Gospel Recordings

“GRP—Good Rejoicing Practice!”—Rejoicing
Raining Orchids—Patience
A Wounded Head under a Hairy Scalp—Boldness

Rómulo Sauñe: An Inca with a Royal Message

Heart Medicine—Love
Angels Watching Over You—Boldness
The Helper on the Mountain—Friendliness

William J. Seymour: “Father” of Modern Pentecostals

The Headless Phantom—Discernment
Washing Away the Color Line—Reconciliation
Many Languages, Many Gifts, One Gospel—Faithfulness

John & Betty Stam: They Lived—and Died—for Christ

Letters Home—Praise
“We’re Going to Heaven”—Trust
Baby in a Rice Basket—Victory

Tom White: A Really “Bad” Bible Boy

Just One More Trip—Self—Sacrifice
“Mayday! Mayday! We’re Going Down!”—Faith
“I’m Just Singing About Jesus!”—Praise

William Wilberforce: British Antislavery Crusader

The Proud Man in the Dark Coat—Teachability
John Wesley’s Last Letter—Endurance
A “Joshua” to Carry On—Sharing

List of Character Qualities