Melissa Tagg introduces stories of men and women of faith who overcame great obstacles

Stories of heroes and heroines of faith from the past can inspire and challenge us today to take risks for our faith, to face our responsibility to aid those around us, to work to overcome the obstacles that block us from becoming and achieving all that God intends for us.

Women of faith that many of us might be able to recall include Harriet Tubman, Corrie Ten Boom, and Joan of Arc. Harriet Tubman's work with the underground railroad helped save the lives of hundreds of slaves in America during the 1800s (see www.harriettubmanhome.org for more information). The story of Corrie Ten Boom and her courageous acts during World War II is chronicled in the well-known book The Hiding Place and on the web site www.corrietenboom.com. Joan of Arc is remembered in history as a woman who was not afraid to stand up for her convictions, even to the point of death.