The Legacy of a Praying Mother
Susannah Wesley. You may never have heard of her, but perhaps you have heard of two of her sons: John and Charles Wesley, two men who greatly impacted this world for Jesus. Like many … Read the rest
Society is full of its own ideas of what it is to be a good mom and perhaps you measure up to that standard, but what about to God’s standard? What does it mean to be a good mother in … Read the rest
The following post is written by our frequent guest author, missionary Sarah Bruce.
You’re Completely Alone
You’re completely alone. No danger—right? Everything is slow. Western Australia— “wait awhile…” The light is blinding; the ocean waves are rolling in with an … Read the rest
Develop Good Communication Skills and Conflict Resolution
Something I learned early on into my marriage is that good communication skills and biblical conflict resolution are key if you desire to have a strong marriage. My husband came from a family … Read the rest
This article has been a work in progress for well over a year now and while I wish I could say I learned all of these lessons the easy way unfortunately, most of them were learned through my own regrets … Read the rest
Frances Ridley Havergal was an English poet and hymn writer. Born into a Christian family, she was gifted with an incredible intellect. She learned to read by the age of three and was writing poetry by the age of seven. … Read the rest
The story of the Song “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” is about two women- Lillias Trotter and Helen Lemmel- and how their unique talents merged to create one of the most beloved hymns of the 19th century.
Though Helen was … Read the rest
The hymn “He Leadeth Me” was birthed out of a particular struggle in American history, it was composed in 1862 during the Civil War, a time of great upheaval and insecurity. The author, Pastor Joseph Gilmore, was preaching at First … Read the rest
George Matheson was only a teenager when he learned that his poor eyesight was deteriorating even further. Not to be denied the opportunity he longed for, he continued on with his plans to enroll in Glasgow University. His determination led … Read the rest
Her life, at best, would have been drab and grey but for the hand of God. For forty years, she was a “shut in” within the compass of four dreary walls. The occasional excursion in her wheelchair to the outer … Read the rest
