Fanny Crosby
Fanny Crosby is known for 2 things: her blindness and her remarkable hymns. But understanding how she endured her blindness and why she spent the latter part of her life writing hymns is where her real legacy is found. Fanny Crosby was a 19th and 20th century Protestant Christian hymnwriter and evangelist. She was born in New York in 1820 and grew up in a devout Christian household. Despite facing numerous challenges and setbacks, Crosby remained deeply committed to her faith and dedicated her life to serving God and others. Crosby is perhaps best known for her hymns, which have been widely sung in churches around the world. She wrote over 8,000 hymns in her lifetime, many of which have become well-known and beloved by Christians. Some of her most famous hymns include "Blessed Assurance", "To God Be the Glory", and "Near the Cross". In addition to her hymn writing, Crosby was also an active evangelist and spent much of her time teaching about the Christian faith. She was known for her powerful and inspiring message and her ability to touch the hearts of those she served. Throughout her life, Crosby remained deeply committed to her faith and her calling to serve others. She is remembered as a talented hymnwriter and a deeply spiritual woman who inspired and encouraged countless people with her words and her life. Her legacy lives on through her hymns, which continue to be sung in churches around the world.
Adoniram Judson, Part 2
Few missionaries in history ever suffered as much as Adoniram Judson, but that is also why few have left such a profound legacy. His biography is one of those rare stories that captivates like a grand novel but convicts like a great revival. Adoniram Judson was a 19th century Protestant Christian missionary who is known for his work in Burma (now known as Myanmar). He was born in Massachusetts in 1788 and grew up in a devout Christian household. After a conversion experience at the age of 19, he felt called to serve as a missionary and spent much of his life working to spread the Gospel in Burma. Judson was the first American missionary to be sent abroad by a Baptist mission board, and he faced numerous challenges and setbacks throughout his ministry. Despite facing persecution and hardship, he remained dedicated to his work and was deeply loved by those he served. Judson is perhaps best known for his translation of the Bible into the Burmese language, which played a key role in the spread of the Christian faith in Burma. He also established schools and medical clinics in the region, and he spent much of his time caring for the poor and sick. In addition to his missionary work, Judson was also a talented writer and published several books and articles about his experiences as a missionary. He is remembered as a courageous and selfless missionary who dedicated his life to helping others and spreading the Gospel. Throughout his life, Judson remained deeply committed to his faith and his calling to serve others. His legacy lives on through the many lives he touched and the ongoing work of missionaries in Burma and around the world. He is remembered as a pioneer of American missions and an inspiration to all who seek to serve God and others.
Adoniram Judson, Part 1
Few missionaries in history ever suffered as much as Adoniram Judson, but that is also why few have left such a profound legacy. His biography is one of those rare stories that captivates like a grand novel but convicts like a great revival. Adoniram Judson was a 19th century Protestant Christian missionary who is known for his work in Burma (now known as Myanmar). He was born in Massachusetts in 1788 and grew up in a devout Christian household. After a conversion experience at the age of 19, he felt called to serve as a missionary and spent much of his life working to spread the Gospel in Burma. Judson was the first American missionary to be sent abroad by a Baptist mission board, and he faced numerous challenges and setbacks throughout his ministry. Despite facing persecution and hardship, he remained dedicated to his work and was deeply loved by those he served. Judson is perhaps best known for his translation of the Bible into the Burmese language, which played a key role in the spread of the Christian faith in Burma. He also established schools and medical clinics in the region, and he spent much of his time caring for the poor and sick. In addition to his missionary work, Judson was also a talented writer and published several books and articles about his experiences as a missionary. He is remembered as a courageous and selfless missionary who dedicated his life to helping others and spreading the Gospel. Throughout his life, Judson remained deeply committed to his faith and his calling to serve others. His legacy lives on through the many lives he touched and the ongoing work of missionaries in Burma and around the world. He is remembered as a pioneer of American missions and an inspiration to all who seek to serve God and others.
Oswald Chambers
Oswald Chambers alleviated so much of the so-called mystery of God's Will by offering believers a simple proposition for life: just trust God. Oswald Chambers was a 20th century Protestant Christian minister, author, and evangelist. He was born in Scotland in 1874 and grew up in a devout Christian household. After a conversion experience at the age of 17, he felt called to serve as a minister and spent much of his life preaching and teaching about the Christian faith. Chambers is perhaps best known for his devotional book "My Utmost for His Highest", which has been widely read and studied by Christians around the world. In this book, Chambers explores the concept of surrendering one's life to God and living a life of purpose and meaning. He encourages readers to seek a deeper understanding of their faith and to live in a way that reflects their commitment to God. In addition to his writing, Chambers was also an active minister and evangelist. He pastored several churches throughout his career and was known for his powerful and inspiring preaching style. He believed strongly in the power of the Gospel to transform lives and dedicated much of his time to sharing the message of Jesus with others. Throughout his life, Chambers remained deeply committed to his faith and his calling to serve God and others. He is remembered as a powerful and influential Christian leader and his legacy lives on through his writings, which continue to be widely read and studied today.
Susanna Wesley
The pervasive ministry of John and Charles Wesley is a direct result of the private ministry of their mother, Susanna. Her home was her mission field; but her legacy reaches worldwide. Susanna Wesley was a 17th and 18th century English hymnwriter and the mother of 19 children, including John and Charles Wesley, who were founders of the Methodist movement. Susanna was born in 1669 in a small village in England and grew up in a devout Christian household. She was well-educated and fluent in several languages, including Latin, Greek, and Hebrew. As a young woman, Susanna married Samuel Wesley, a minister in the Church of England, and together they had a large family. Despite facing many challenges and difficulties, Susanna was known for her strong faith and her deep commitment to the Christian faith. She was also known for her kindness and compassion, and she frequently opened her home to those in need, including the poor and sick. In addition to her role as a mother, Susanna was also a talented hymnwriter. She wrote many hymns as a way to express her deep love for God and her commitment to the Christian faith. Many of her hymns, such as "Jesus, Lover of My Soul", have become well-known and are still sung in churches today. Susanna Wesley's influence on her children and the larger Christian community was significant. She played a key role in shaping the religious views and values of her children, and her hymns continue to inspire and encourage people today. She is remembered as a devoted mother, a talented hymnwriter, and a deeply spiritual woman who dedicated her life to serving God and others.
A. W. Tozer
Few men have magnified the Church's perspective of God's holiness and utter transcendence like A.W. Tozer. His deepest desire was to see the glory of God, and his words still radiate from the vision. A.W. Tozer was a 20th century Protestant Christian pastor, author, and evangelist. He was born in the United States in 1897 and grew up in a devout Christian household. After a conversion experience at the age of 17, he felt called to serve as a minister and spent much of his life preaching and teaching about the Christian faith. Tozer was known for his powerful and deeply spiritual writings, which included numerous books and articles on topics such as the nature of God, the role of the church, and the importance of personal devotion. His writings were widely read and greatly influenced many people around the world. In addition to his writing, Tozer was also an active pastor and evangelist. He pastored several churches throughout his career and was known for his passionate and sincere preaching style. He believed strongly in the power of the Gospel to transform lives and dedicated much of his time to sharing the message of Jesus with others. Throughout his life, Tozer remained deeply committed to his faith and his calling to serve God and others. He is remembered as a powerful and influential Christian leader and his legacy lives on through his writings, which continue to be widely read and studied today.
Amy Carmichael
A good missionary convicts the world, but a great missionary convicts the Church as well. Amy Carmichael was one such missionary. Amy Carmichael was a Protestant Christian missionary who lived from 1867 to 1951. She was born in Northern Ireland and grew up in a devout Christian household. After a conversion experience at the age of 17, she felt called to serve as a missionary and spent the majority of her life working in India. Carmichael was known for her work rescuing young girls from temple prostitution and human trafficking in India. She founded an organization called the Dohnavur Fellowship, which provided a safe and loving home for these girls and worked to rehabilitate and educate them. Carmichael was also instrumental in establishing schools and medical clinics in the region, and she spent much of her time caring for the poor and sick. Despite facing numerous challenges and setbacks, Carmichael remained dedicated to her work and was deeply loved by those she served. She was known for her kindness, compassion, and selflessness, and was often referred to as "Amma", or mother, by the people of Dohnavur. Carmichael's legacy lives on through the Dohnavur Fellowship, which continues to operate and provide care for children in need. She is also remembered for her writings, which include several books about her experiences as a missionary and the lessons she learned from the people she served. Throughout her life, Carmichael remained committed to her faith and her calling to serve others, and she left a lasting impact on the people of India and beyond. She is remembered as a courageous and selfless missionary who dedicated her life to helping others.
David and Svea Flood
Of all the amazing biographies Stephen brings us in his "Legacies of Light" series, perhaps none will pull on your heartstrings like this testimony of faith. It's a story of a woman's endurance, a man's despair, and a Savior's incredible mercy. Meet David and Svea Flood. David and Svea Flood were 20th century Protestant Christian missionaries who are known for their work in India. David was born in Sweden in 1892 and Svea was born in Sweden in 1897. They both grew up in devout Christian households and felt called to serve as missionaries from a young age. David and Svea were married in 1920 and together they served as missionaries in India for over 50 years. They faced numerous challenges and setbacks during their time in India, but remained dedicated to their work and deeply loved by those they served. They established a mission called The Christian Mission, which focused on sharing the Gospel with people in India and providing education and medical care to those in need. In addition to their missionary work, David and Svea were also active evangelists and spent much of their time preaching and teaching about the Christian faith. They were known for their powerful and inspiring message and their ability to touch the hearts of those they served. Throughout their lives, David and Svea Flood remained deeply committed to their faith and their calling to serve others. They are remembered as courageous and selfless missionaries who dedicated their lives to spreading the Gospel and serving others. Their legacy lives on through the many lives they touched and the ongoing work of missionaries in India and around the world.
Prophecy Matters!
When Jesus teaches His disciples in Luke 21, He knows He is just days away from betrayal, arrest, and crucifixion. So, what He chooses to tell His disciples is remarkably important in these final moments together. Jesus offers eternal encouragement to His audience, and generations of believers to follow, about the end times and the eternal security of believers. We can be assured that the kingdom of God wins eternally, no matter how dark it may temporarily seem here on earth.
Doomsday!
Jesus' Olivet Discourse is one of the most remarkable end times prophecies in all the Bible. We live in a world and in a culture that is obsessed with "doomsday scenarios," apocalyptic fiction, and concern about the state of our planet and our existence. As Christians, we take our environmental responsibilities seriously, because we should be good stewards of God's creation. However, Jesus' teaching tells us that nothing humans can do will destroy this earth before God's ordained time, and no human effort will save this earth once God devotes it to destruction during the tribulation period. Ultimately, we can rest assured in our safety as children of God, who will spend the seven year tribulation safely in the Father's House in heaven.