Dr. A.W. Tozer’s many writings stir us to think, to feel, to hope, and to search – both locally and globally. He believed that the widest thing in the universe is not space: it is the potential of the human heart. Tozer knew that the best Christian leaders had large hearts. Nothing can take the place of affection. Why read Tozer? He gives us God’s missionary heart for the … [Read more...] about Dr. A.W. Tozer’s missionary heart for the lost
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.
A.B. Simpson: Canadian founder of a global missionary alliance
We thank God for Canadian pioneers like A.B Simpson, who have helped send thousands of Alliance missionaries throughout the globe. Albert Benjamin Simpson was born on Prince Edward Island on December 15th, 1843 of Scottish Covenanter heritage. His family had emigrated from Morayshire, Scotland to Bayview, P.E.I. After the collapse of his father’s … [Read more...] about A.B. Simpson: Canadian founder of a global missionary alliance
Dr Henry Wilson: A penitent lost soul, a natural with children
Few people were as successful as Dr. Henry Wilson. Born in Peterborough, Ontario in 1841, he won the Wellington scholarship and entered Trinity College, ultimately receiving a Doctorate of Divinity in 1883. His first ministry was as curate of the Cathedral of St. George’s Kingston, Ontario. There he fruitfully ministered for 17 years until one … [Read more...] about Dr Henry Wilson: A penitent lost soul, a natural with children
Florence Nightingale, mother of missionary nurses
Florence Nightingale’s example inspired countless people to serve as missionary nurses overseas. Janice’s aunt Fran Cline served as a missionary nurse in India. Often the missionary door would open to caring nurses and doctors who went overseas in the name of Christ. China was initially very resistant to the gospel but was open to missionary … [Read more...] about Florence Nightingale, mother of missionary nurses
Jesus treasures children, so should we
Psalm 127 tells us that children are a heritage from the Lord, a reward from him. Because God treasures children as made in His image, so should we. As our four grandchildren love to sing, “Jesus loves the little children, all the children of the world, red and yellow, black and white, they are precious in his sight.” Sadly, our culture is … [Read more...] about Jesus treasures children, so should we