Algeria, 1901: Pen in hand, forty-seven-year-old missionary Lilias Trotter gazed out over the foothills of the Atlas mountains of northern Africa. A flash of yellow …

“Our Scripture reading today is from Galatians 1:6–10,” the deacon behind the pulpit mumbled. Even as the pages rustled, the minds of the congregation wandered. …

When I was 17 years old, I remember singing the words “I will go, Lord, if you lead me. I will hold your people in …

When Baxter arrived, there were streets where only one family would worship the Lord on Sunday. When he left, there were streets where not one …

Because relationships are not optional for believers, and because conversation is critical for relationships, we can each grow within our limitations, real and perceived, to interact meaningfully with the people in our lives. And we must.

One of the final charges the Apostle Paul gave to Pastor Timothy was that he “do the work of an evangelist” (2 Timothy 4:5). Certainly, …

Turning 50 hit me hard. Somehow, it felt a lot different than turning 40. “Over the hill” felt pretty much the same as any other …

“How does the gospel apply to your struggle?” This is one of my favorite questions to ask in discipling conversations. More often than not, however, …

Overview Eric Liddell (1902–1945) won Olympic gold as a sprinter, but this triumph pales in comparison with how God used him when he surrendered his …

While Charles Simeon (1759–1836) is remembered in some circles today, his life and ministry has mostly faded into history. However, we can learn much from …