How often does a Chinese-born missionary to China become the subject of an academy award-winning movie? The people of China see Eric Liddell as their first Olympic gold medalist, even recently unveiling a statue of him. His daughter, Patricia Liddell, commented, "My father was multi-faceted, he didn't just appeal to religious people. He was born in China, he worked in China, he … [Read more...] about Eric Liddell’s fiery chariots
Evan Roberts in the land of revivals
How might Canada be different if ten per cent of Canadians entered into the Kingdom of God in the next two years? That’s what happened in Wales, the land of revivals and song. Evan Roberts, the spiritual father of the 1904 Welsh Revival, worked from age 12 to 23 with his father Henry in the coal mines. He had visitations from the Holy Spirit, showing all of Wales being … [Read more...] about Evan Roberts in the land of revivals
Corrie ten Boom: Victory through surrender
Corrie ten Boom once said: “I’ve never had the joy of bringing to birth a child, but I’ve often had the great joy to bring the rebirth to someone else. The creative life that a woman had to be married and have children, I could use in the Kingdom of God.” After the Nazis conquered Holland, 100,000 Dutch Jews were sent to concentration camps. Corrie’s father, Casper, … [Read more...] about Corrie ten Boom: Victory through surrender
George Whitefield: Waking up to the fire of Christ
When is the last time that your pastor had to be hoisted, like George Whitefield, through a window into your crowded church building, because there was no other way in? The Rev. George Whitefield (1714 - 1770) took part in a Great Awakening that is still impacting many congregations today. Charles Spurgeon called Whitefield “all life, fire, wing, force.” After being ordained … [Read more...] about George Whitefield: Waking up to the fire of Christ
John G. Lake: Healing Rooms founder
What if most of the people in your family died from incurable illnesses? Born in St Mary’s in Ontario in 1870, John G. Lake moved with his family to Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan in 1886. Eight of his siblings died, despite the best care from medical doctors. This family tragedy inspired Lake to seek the healing power of Jesus Christ. After Lake was healed in … [Read more...] about John G. Lake: Healing Rooms founder