The Cure of Anxiety
Cure is an interesting word. Some define a “cure” as relief from the symptoms of a disease. Others define it as something that causes a …
The Power of an Invalid
High Hopes Hopes were high as Hudson Taylor set sail for England following a fruitful season of missionary service. In the midst of seemingly impenetrable …
The Importance of Daisy Chains at the Cliff’s Edge
Amy Carmichael lay awake long into the night. The pounding drums of a Hindu festival drove sleep from her. “The darkness,” she later wrote, “shuddered …
Not Helpless in the Ruins: Trusting God Among the Chaos
Stay in China. This inexplicable message came from the London Missionary Society (L.M.S.) to Eric Liddell in late February of 1941.[1] He, his pregnant wife …
Hudson Taylor’s Counsel for Suffering Saints
Not a Pointless Evil Throughout the Bible and church history, we see that God uses suffering to prepare and equip His servants for usefulness in …
How to Pray for the Gospel’s Advance
Prayerful Proclamation Prayerfully proclaiming God’s Word in the power of the Holy Spirit is the heart of disciple-making ministry. From the testimony of God’s Word …
Evaluating Evangelistic Phrases
Repent and Believe: Clarifying the Gospel Call When we share the gospel, we need to be clear on what we’re asking sinners to do in …
Gospel Tracts Don’t Work: Agree or Disagree?
“I already have one of those,” said the taxi driver when I offered him one of the gospel tracts in my wallet. Since I live …
Holy Ambitions: The Two Aims of Hudson Taylor’s Life
The Influence of Missions-Minded Parents I praise God for the blessing of being raised in a missions-minded home. From as early as I can remember, …
They Profess to Know God: Do they know Him? Pt.3
This is the last of three articles exploring these truths: Those who endure to the end are true believers (first article) Church discipline reveals true …