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
How fitting it is that a missionary should write a hymn about faith and trust in God. Louisa M. R. Stead was born in Dover, England in the mid 1800s. She became a Christian when she was nine years old … Read the rest
“The one who offers thanksgiving as his sacrifice glorifies Me.” -Psalm 50:23
Suppose a woman with arthritis in her hands knitted a blanket for you as a thank-you gift. The gift would mean more to you than if it had … Read the rest
Trust Over Worry
“They will have no fear in bad news; their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the Lord.” -Psalm 112:7
“Your baby is measuring over a month behind where he should be, he is not growing properly and appears … Read the rest
Reaching the End of Myself
Finding out I was pregnant with our little miracle baby was a prayer come true, but this pregnancy was not the journey I had always envisioned. I had always pictured myself as the mom who … Read the rest
Dear Sister in Christ,
I know for some of you, this time of year can be difficult. For all its glittering cards, heart-shaped boxes of chocolate, and red rose based flower arrangements, Valentine’s Day confronts each of us with a … Read the rest
“The future is as bright as the promises of God.” – missionary Adoniram Judson
As we begin a new year, I thought this would be a fitting and inspiring quote to share, along with the story behind it. … Read the rest
Self-Care
We live in a society that is consumed with self. The message “love yourself” seems to be everywhere in modern culture, even in the church. The plea to make time for practicing self-care is loud and unyielding, amongst … Read the rest
It is not my nature to be patient; I much prefer to plan and to act rather than to quietly sit back and wait for something to happen. Perhaps it is for this very reason that God has led … Read the rest