In Matthew 19:14-15, the Lord Jesus said to all of us, "Let the little children come to me, and do not forbid them; for such is the kingdom of heaven. And He laid His hands on them and departed from there."

This simplified story about The Children's Crusade was discovered by accident when the author was conducting a small dissertation on the innocent saints, or what historically was the fourth crusade in the year 1212.

The name of the young pilgrim and crusader was Stephen, who had a dream about leading the crusade back to the Holy Land. The ten-year-old was persuaded and directed by an angel. Stephen accepted the mission and took it to the streets. A multitude of children, other Christian believers, and poor people followed him to northern Africa. They were taken gracefully to Jerusalem by a squad of Templars and other orthodox believers, but were finally stopped and put to the test for their beliefs and perseverance. All of them never recanted their strong faith.

Today we get a clear message about resilience and the strong desires that fueled The Children's Crusade, creating a foundation for our deep and innermost Christian values.

Author Bio - Victor Bertolami has written books and other literary projects and articles for over twelve years. He is a U.S. Navy veteran and Iraq War supporter who was honorably discharged in May 2006. A proud U.S. and Puerto Rican citizen, he is currently serving as a chaplain leading a Christian adoration youth group. The author is also a professional counselor and a history teacher.