Healing Pioneers One of Agnes Sanford’s most significant spiritual daughters was Leanne Payne, a CS Lewis scholar at Wheaton College. Mentored by Wheaton Professor Clyde Kilby, Payne introduced the world to the healing insights of CS Lewis in her groundbreaking book Real Presence. Kilby is best known for founding the Marion E. Wade Centre at Wheaton College, which studies … [Read more...] about Leanne Payne’s healing presence
Rev. Dr. Ed & Janice Hird
Books by Rev. Dr. Ed & Janice Hird include God's Firestarters; Blue Sky, a novel; and For Better, For Worse: Discovering the keys to a Lasting Relationship. Dr Ed’s newest award-winning book The Elisha Code is co-authored with Rev. David Kitz. Earlier books by Dr. Ed include the award-winning Battle for the Soul of Canada, and Restoring Health: Body, Mind, & Spirit.
William Wilberforce: Erring on the side of graciousness
Abraham Lincoln once said that every school child should know about William Wilberforce. For 20 long years from 1787 to 1807, Wilberforce campaigned relentlessly for the abolition of the slave trade. It was incredibly painful and often deeply discouraging. What kept him from giving up as he faced defeat after defeat? Wilberforce had previously lived a self-indulgent life … [Read more...] about William Wilberforce: Erring on the side of graciousness
Christ Vs. Hitler: The unforgettable story of Pastor Wilhelm Busch
Pastor Wilhelm Busch (1897-1966) was another Dietrich Bonhoeffer. He too paid the cost of discipleship in opposing Hitler’s Nazism. Son of a godly pastor also named Wilhelm, he was converted to Christ while serving in the military in WWI. A friend had just been hit by a grenade. Busch’s eye was caught by 1 Timothy 1:15 “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.” He … [Read more...] about Christ Vs. Hitler: The unforgettable story of Pastor Wilhelm Busch
Francis & Judith MacNutt: God’s healing team
Francis and Judith MacNutt were one of the most remarkable healing teams of God that the world has ever known. Born in 1925, Francis MacNutt’s career dream was to become a medical doctor. In 1944, at age 19, he was accepted by Washington University Medical School after only two years of college premed. Ten days before entering medical school, he was drafted, serving the next … [Read more...] about Francis & Judith MacNutt: God’s healing team
Charles Dickens’ King of Kings – A movie review
King of Kings is a very sweet movie for children that will undoubtedly come out in streaming services and DVD after its theatre run. It tells the whole story of King Jesus’ life from beginning to end. While the violence was minimal, there was lots of action with memorable CGI choreography. While a long movie, it is safe for children to watch. Charles Dickens is cast as … [Read more...] about Charles Dickens’ King of Kings – A movie review