Why is humility so key to missionary breakthrough? In what way has pride and self-righteousness either prevented or killed times of revival? The well-known devotional writer Andrew Murray has much to teach us in these key areas. Murray Jr.’s father, Andrew Senior, had come to South Africa from Scotland as a missionary in 1828. The Dutch Reformed Church was so desperate for … [Read more...] about Andrew Murray: The missionary impact of humility
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.
Dr E. Stanley Jones The United Christian Ashram healing service
The very first Christian Ashram healing service was started by Dr. E. Stanley Jones in 1930 with just three people at Sat Tal in the foothills of the Himalayas. An Indian pastor, an English missionary, and an American evangelist gathered together in unity at the foot of the cross. The term ‘Ashram’ is a Sanskrit word meaning ‘apart’ (a-) ‘from work’ (shram). Brother … [Read more...] about Dr E. Stanley Jones The United Christian Ashram healing service
Oikos: A trinity of miracles
A woman walked through the open door of our new church building and stayed for the prayer meeting. While we were studying the Gospel of Luke every night, she was amazed to discover that the baby Jesus was God even from birth. When the revelation struck her, she said, “I’m going to tell all my friends; they won’t believe it!” Then there was a man who also came into our prayer … [Read more...] about Oikos: A trinity of miracles
CS Lewis: Before there was Narnia there was science fiction
Christians love CS Lewis for his best-selling Narnia Tales, which have sold over 100 million copies. The Narnia Tales movies have grossed over 1.5 billion dollars worldwide. Many people however have not connected CS Lewis with science fiction. Before Aslan and the Narnia Tales (1950-1956), there was Elwin Ransom and CS Lewis’ Space … [Read more...] about CS Lewis: Before there was Narnia there was science fiction
Chief Dan George’s Canadian legacy
Like Chief Joseph Brant, Chief Dan George has left a remarkable Canadian legacy. He himself was a chief’s son. In the 1990 North Vancouver Centennial book, Chuck Davis describes Chief Dan George as one of North Vancouver’s most famous citizens. Born on July 24, 1899, Chief Dan George died at age 82 on September 12, 1981. His birth name was Gwesanouth/Teswahno Slahoot, meaning … [Read more...] about Chief Dan George’s Canadian legacy