The death of Billy Graham today has caused me to reflect on how this man impacted me and the moments where our lives intersected. One of the special privileges that the Lord gave me was to serve personally with Billy Graham on two occasions: During my undergrad years at UNC Chapel Hill, Billy Graham came … Continue reading The Death of Billy Graham – A Few Reflections
Biographies
The Indictment of Martin Luther – “A Wild Boar”
Martin Luther learned a powerful lesson that, when power-hungry, religious people are threatened, they will even use the Scriptures (in his case the Psalms) to assail and assault you. This should not be a novel insight since the Devil misquoted Psalm 91 in tempting Jesus in the wilderness (Matthew 4:5-6). It is interesting to note … Continue reading The Indictment of Martin Luther – “A Wild Boar”
Awed by God’s Work in Your Life – John Newton
Today is the anniversary of John Newton's conversion. His story demonstrates the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ. For, at the helm of that storm-tossed boat on March 21, 1748 was a day Newton remembered for the rest of his life, because: "On that day the Lord sent from on high and delivered me out … Continue reading Awed by God’s Work in Your Life – John Newton
Pontius Pilate, Ecce Homo and God’s Missionary Enterprise
What an unforgettable encounter Pontius Pilate had with Jesus. Do you remember Pilate's poignant words “Behold the Man” (in Latin, they are translated Ecce Homo). Those words still ring out today. This villainous moment in redemptive history has inspired numerous painters to graphically portray this scene from John 19:5. Furthermore, God has used Pilate's words … Continue reading Pontius Pilate, Ecce Homo and God’s Missionary Enterprise
Great Sin…Deep Despair…The Power of Jesus
“The greatest sin and the deepest despair together cannot baffle the power of Jesus.” These words were spoken by a woman who for a season of her life lived in a suburb of hell… a place of spiritual darkness, rife with all manner of disease, horrendous oppression and death, and all instigated by the one … Continue reading Great Sin…Deep Despair…The Power of Jesus
Women Who Impacted the World for Christ – The Dragon Lady
For much of my childhood, I thought there was one missionary...Charlotte (Lottie) Diggs Moon (1840-1912). Much later in my life I learned of her incredible impact in the country of China. Her words that follow highlight her love for the Chinese people: “If I had a thousand lives, I would give them all for the women … Continue reading Women Who Impacted the World for Christ – The Dragon Lady
Women Who Impacted the World for Christ – The Mother of a Count Shoots Her Arrow
Her husband died shortly after Nikolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf was born. In her Bible, where she recorded his birth, she wrote: ‘May the Father of mercies rule the heart of this child, so that he may walk honestly and uprightly. May sin never rule over him, and may his feet be steadfast in the Word, … Continue reading Women Who Impacted the World for Christ – The Mother of a Count Shoots Her Arrow
Women Who Impacted the World for Christ – Polly Carey
You may be familiar with the name William Carey (1761-1834), the father of our modern missionary movement. He was the man who said: "Expect great things from God. Attempt great things for God." This saying was more than a life motto. He did both of these things throughout his life... expecting and attempting great things … Continue reading Women Who Impacted the World for Christ – Polly Carey
Women Who Impacted the World for Christ – Ann Judson
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
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)
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