When astronaut Sarah Hughes finds herself facing a death-defying situation aboard the International Space Station, hope turns up at just the right time. 

It's easy to get frustrated as we wait for answers to our most fervent prayers. And sometimes we get so impatient that we try to take actions into our own hands, working diligently toward our own intended results — even if we're not sure it's what God wants.

Our wants and desires can sometimes cloud our judgment, leading us to miss the blessings that are right before us. Other times, we find ourselves questioning why God has allowed something to happen (or not happen) in our lives.

Bruce Marchiano, star of PureFlix.com’s “The Encounter” series, is well-known for his portrayal of biblical figures — and, in particular, Jesus. But some might not know the details behind the actor's incredible story of finding Jesus in the midst of Hollywood.