Biographies
Category: Religion
Historical: Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ lived a perfect life; he was the quintessential role model for man, he treated everyone with grace, mercy, compassion, & above all, he loved mankind enough to lay down his very own life to save humanity from their sins.
Biography:
Jesus Christ is said to be the Messiah or Son of God (John 1:14) . Although not much is known about his early life, Jesus Christ was born of the virgin Mary (Isaiah 7:14), & was conceived by the Holy spirit around 4 BC. Jesus was raised in an impoverished town in Jerusalem called Nazareth. In his later life he traveled all over Jerusalem healing the sick (Matthew 12:15), he told many parables which taught lessons (Matthew 13:33), and ministered to all the outcasts about God's love (John 3:16). Jesus's philosophy was a philosophy of love, peace, acceptance, justice, repentance, & to have a personal relationship with God. Some years later Jesus was flogged then crucified for treason and blasphemy under Ontius Pilate around 30 AD (John 19). Then in 3 days & 3 nights he rose again (1 Corinthians 15:4) and told his desciples that he will come back for his people.
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Category: Religion & Industry
Living: Moriah Peters
Moriah Peters auditioned for American Idol, she had the talent but the judges told her to gain more secular experiences, & to have her first kiss - they felt she wasn't sexy enough; Moriah ignored these remarks & continued to pursue her dreams & she recently released her album "I Choose Jesus" in 2012.
Biography:
Moriah Castill Peters was born October 2, 1992 and comes from a Mexican-French background. She is a contemporary Christian singer and songwriter, Peters started writing music at the age of 13. She was born and raised in Chino, California & teaches a middle school girls Bible study on her public school campus. Moriah auditioned for American Idol, however the judges rejected her due to her "good girl" image. After she left her audition Moriah was approached by a producer who loved her voice & her openess about her faith. She then signed with Reunion Records on August 11, 2011 and proceedingly released her first album "I choose Jesus" April 17, 2012. She recently got married to Joel Smallbone, July 8, 2013 and finally got her first kiss.
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Category: Religion & Philanthropy
Living: Billy Graham
Billy Graham fearlessly preached the message of Christianity to more people than anyone in history, he supported integrated seating during his revivals and crusades, more than 3.2 million people have responded to the challenge at his crusades to accept Jesus Christ as their personal savior.
Biography:
William Franklin "Billy" Graham Jr. was born November 7, 1918, named after his father Billy was the oldest of four children. Billy was raised on a dairy farm in Charlotte, North Carolina. In 1934 Graham gave his life to Christ at one of Mordecai Ham's revival series. From then on Billy married his classmate Ruth Bell, had five children with her, and graduated from the Florida Bible Institute. Billy Graham's popularity peaked during his crusades and revivals. In 1950 he founded Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) which also helped the Gospel of Christ reach the lives of many through a weekly radio program, newspaper column, & magazine.
Accomplishments:
Historical: Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ lived a perfect life; he was the quintessential role model for man, he treated everyone with grace, mercy, compassion, & above all, he loved mankind enough to lay down his very own life to save humanity from their sins.
Biography:
Jesus Christ is said to be the Messiah or Son of God (John 1:14) . Although not much is known about his early life, Jesus Christ was born of the virgin Mary (Isaiah 7:14), & was conceived by the Holy spirit around 4 BC. Jesus was raised in an impoverished town in Jerusalem called Nazareth. In his later life he traveled all over Jerusalem healing the sick (Matthew 12:15), he told many parables which taught lessons (Matthew 13:33), and ministered to all the outcasts about God's love (John 3:16). Jesus's philosophy was a philosophy of love, peace, acceptance, justice, repentance, & to have a personal relationship with God. Some years later Jesus was flogged then crucified for treason and blasphemy under Ontius Pilate around 30 AD (John 19). Then in 3 days & 3 nights he rose again (1 Corinthians 15:4) and told his desciples that he will come back for his people.
Accomplishments:
- Saved humanity from their sins so that they may live in eternity with God (John 14:6).
- Set the perfect example
- Cured the incurable
Category: Religion & Industry
Living: Moriah Peters
Moriah Peters auditioned for American Idol, she had the talent but the judges told her to gain more secular experiences, & to have her first kiss - they felt she wasn't sexy enough; Moriah ignored these remarks & continued to pursue her dreams & she recently released her album "I Choose Jesus" in 2012.
Biography:
Moriah Castill Peters was born October 2, 1992 and comes from a Mexican-French background. She is a contemporary Christian singer and songwriter, Peters started writing music at the age of 13. She was born and raised in Chino, California & teaches a middle school girls Bible study on her public school campus. Moriah auditioned for American Idol, however the judges rejected her due to her "good girl" image. After she left her audition Moriah was approached by a producer who loved her voice & her openess about her faith. She then signed with Reunion Records on August 11, 2011 and proceedingly released her first album "I choose Jesus" April 17, 2012. She recently got married to Joel Smallbone, July 8, 2013 and finally got her first kiss.
Accomplishments:
- Stayed true to her Christian values
- Released her first album "I Choose Jesus"
- Good role model for teens and women
Category: Religion & Philanthropy
Living: Billy Graham
Billy Graham fearlessly preached the message of Christianity to more people than anyone in history, he supported integrated seating during his revivals and crusades, more than 3.2 million people have responded to the challenge at his crusades to accept Jesus Christ as their personal savior.
Biography:
William Franklin "Billy" Graham Jr. was born November 7, 1918, named after his father Billy was the oldest of four children. Billy was raised on a dairy farm in Charlotte, North Carolina. In 1934 Graham gave his life to Christ at one of Mordecai Ham's revival series. From then on Billy married his classmate Ruth Bell, had five children with her, and graduated from the Florida Bible Institute. Billy Graham's popularity peaked during his crusades and revivals. In 1950 he founded Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) which also helped the Gospel of Christ reach the lives of many through a weekly radio program, newspaper column, & magazine.
Accomplishments:
- Reached nearly 215 million people in more than 185 countries through his ministry
- Authored 30 books
- Founded Billy Graham Evangelistic Association