History Turns to Healing
…This story begins in a very dark moment of the past…in memories held within the very cobblestone streets of one of the oldest neighborhoods in Richmond, Virginia: Shockoe Bottom, formerly the epicenter of America’s domestic slave trade. But it doesn’t end there…
The Discovery of a Lifetime
“Do you know what this means?” asked the pastor. “Do you know what you are getting into?”
Emir knew he could see clearly. There was no longer a blurriness in the focus of his lens. He shared that he had been reading and thinking about this for a while, and he was sure…
A Sacrifice of Worship
Sophia, a teacher in the worship track at the MAPS Global School, leads the students on stage in stewarding the presence of the Lord. However, this wasn’t always the case. This is Sophia’s story.
Mercy Finds Her Calling
In the Fall of 2022, Mercy was at the end of her rope. A dance major, she had dedicated more than a decade of her life to the art of dance, and she was about to go into her senior year of college. But now, everything in her life seemed to be falling apart.
HEALING WATERS
My name is Mariah, and Jesus healed me on Easter Sunday, 2025. My story begins on the evening of Good Friday.
the ANTIOCH BLUEPRINT
by r.a. martinez
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the Joseph Journey by r.a. martinez
“Over the past decade I have studied the life of Joseph and have come to believe it is profoundly prototypical of the path that God uses to form pioneers. My prayer is that this book will help you gain clarity and confidence about the journey you are on now, find strength in knowing that whatever season you are in, the Lord is preparing you for divine assignments.” - R.A. Martinez Joseph Journey