Abide or Burn? Examining the Fire Imagery in John 15:6
John 15:6 If anyone does not abide in Me, he is cast out as a branch and is withered; and they gather them and throw …
Possibly the Best Missionary Biography You Have Never Heard Of: The Life of Lilias Trotter
Trotter, a wealthy young woman from an aristocratic British family, turned her back on a promising artistic career to become a missionary to Muslim women in the north African nation of Algeria.
The Christian, A Fireman
Does it seem to you that ministry sometimes devolves into a frantic cycle of putting out fires? Where do these fires come from? If you …
Which Biography of William Carey Should I Read?
Many biographers have published works on the life of William Carey, and most of them are incredibly dry. But not this one!
Be Still, My Soul: Old Lyrics with Timeless Truths
Lately, the words of this classic hymn have echoed in my head. The stirring melody by Jean Sebelius has become the theme music for my …
Three Healthy Responses to Eternal Security
“I am secure in Christ. I no longer have to fear death. I can never be condemned. No matter what I do, I cannot end …
Eternal Security: Five Reasons God’s Gift of Salvation Is Secure
Can you lose your salvation? Some teach that you can. Others feel like they have. But what does the Word of God promise regarding the …
Goforth of China: Must-Read or Not?
In Goforth of China, Rosalind Goforth traces her husband’s transformation from a humble Ontario farm boy, to a misunderstood Bible college student, to a fruitful missionary, and finally to an impassioned revivalist.
When You Are Done But God Is Not
Your oldest child heads off to college. A friend you led to Christ and have been discipling moves over 1,000 miles away. Your work contract …
Reviewing the Best Biography of Gladys Aylward
This biography of Gladys Aylward stands at the top of the list of books about this unusual parlourmaid-turned-missionary.