Ann Hasseltine Judson (1789-1826) is the first lady of American missions since she was the first American woman to go overseas as a missionary. She sailed with her husband, Adoniram, for Calcutta, India, in 1812. Ordered to leave India, they began their missionary work in Rangoon, Burma in 1813. Ann learned the Burmese and Siamese … Continue reading Women Who Impacted the World for Christ – Ann Judson
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Women Who Impacted the World for Christ – Amy Carmichael (1867-1951)
In 1895, this Irish lassie was commissioned by the Church of England Zenana Missionary Society to go to Dohnavur, India, where she served fifty-six years as God's devoted servant without a furlough. A major part of her work there was devoted to rescuing children who had been dedicated by their families to be temple prostitutes. … Continue reading Women Who Impacted the World for Christ – Amy Carmichael (1867-1951)
Women Who Impacted the World for Christ – Mary Borden
In his book entitled Serious Times: Making Your Life Matter in an Urgent Day, James Emery White writes about an impactful event in his own life: "I once ran across an old book that has become a prized part of my library. It was a biography simply titled Borden of Yale. It told of a … Continue reading Women Who Impacted the World for Christ – Mary Borden
Women Who Impacted the World for Christ – Clara Elliot
Mary Ann Faulkner Thomson wrote the hymn, “O Zion Haste Thy Mission High Fulfilling” in 1871. One of her stanzas goes like this: “Give of thy sons to bear the message glorious, Give of thy wealth to speed them on their way, Pour out thy soul for them in prayer victorious, And all thou spendest … Continue reading Women Who Impacted the World for Christ – Clara Elliot
Evangelism Defined Simply
Here's one of the better definitions of evangelism that I have seen: "To evangelize is to so present Christ Jesus in the power of the Holy Spirit, that men shall come to put their trust in God through Him, to accept Him as their Savior, and serve Him as their King in the fellowship of … Continue reading Evangelism Defined Simply
What arrests the movement of the gospel in our midst?
The Church at Ephesus - Losing Your First Love (Revelation 2:1-7) Not prioritizing a loving relationship with Jesus Christ arrests the movement of the gospel and leads a church to become a monument. This church ended up losing her first love for Christ. What is the Lord asking you tod do to prioritize your relationship … Continue reading What arrests the movement of the gospel in our midst?
Is there any significance to Jesus praying in a garden?
Have you ever thought about why Jesus prays in a garden before His arrest? Obviously, we know that it was his custom to retreat to this grove of Olive trees to pray regularly to his Father. Otherwise, how would Judas have known where Jesus was that evening. But, beyond his regular custom for evening prayer, … Continue reading Is there any significance to Jesus praying in a garden?
Why Pray?
The story of Jesus praying in the Garden of Gethsemane would have resonated deeply with the original recipients of Mark's gospel. The Christians in Rome were suffering intense persecution and affliction due to their loyalty to Christ. How easy it would have been to feel abandoned and forsaken by God. As His own passion commences, … Continue reading Why Pray?
Reflections for Worship – Devoted to Our Superior Weapon
In the first garden “Not your will but mine” changed paradise to desert and brought man from Eden to Gethsemane. Now “Not my will but yours” brings anguish to the man who prays it but transforms the desert into the kingdom and brings man from Gethsemane to the gates of glory. - D.A. Carson It … Continue reading Reflections for Worship – Devoted to Our Superior Weapon
Our Church: A Movement or a Monument?
How important it is for us to prioritize our relationship with Jesus Christ... to experience His love and to love Him deeply in return! Nothing arrests the movement of the gospel and leads a church to become a monument than losing your first love. This happened at Christ's church in the ancient city of Ephesus … Continue reading Our Church: A Movement or a Monument?
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