Holly Ordway was a highly educated atheist who thought Christianity was both "a historical curiosity" and "a blemish on modern civilization." To her, the Bible was a collection of folktales and myths. Though she knew nothing about Christianity, she mocked Christians and belittled their faith, intelligence, and character.

"I had built myself a fortress of atheism, secure against any attack by irrational faith, said Ordway. "And I lived in it, alone."

Though Holly wasn't looking for God, she began to be drawn to matters of faith. One reason for interest, she explains, is that her "naturalistic worldview was inadequate to explain the nature of reality in a coherent way." She realized "it could not explain the origin of the universe, nor could it explain morality."

After a series of conversations with a mentor and exposure to helpful Christian writings, Ordway went from denying God to committing herself to Christ. She embraced "St. Paul's forthright declaration that Christianity is based on the historical, witnessed events of Christ's death and resurrection" and that "theology and philosophy [offer] real answers."

Offering some advice to those who approach atheists, Holly said, "Really, it doesn't matter whether we like Christianity or not; what matters is, is it true? That approach may not resonate with everyone, but it was what opened the door for me."