Biography

The ‘Prince of Preachers’ Charles Spurgeon had a ‘princess’ of a wife, Susie. Their romance is one of the most remarkable clergy marriages in the history of Christianity. They were married for thirty-six years until Charles’ death at age 57 in 1892.  Susie, as a wealthy, sophisticated Londoner, was not initially impressed with 19-year-old Charles, because of his … [Read more...] about Charles and Susannah Spurgeon: Pioneering Baptists

We will never forget seeing Kathryn Kuhlman in 1975 at the packed-out Vancouver Coliseum.  Ed intentionally had us sit in the upper-balcony section, as far away as possible from Kathryn. One of her trademarks was encouraging healed people to push their own wheelchairs around the stage.  Many North Shore residents fondly remember the Sign of the Fish bookstore … [Read more...] about Kathryn Kuhlman: Believing in Miracles

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

One of the most famous healing pioneers of all time was the illiterate Bradford, UK, plumber Smith Wigglesworth (1859 to 1947). Instead of going to school, he worked full-time at age six on a farm. From age seven, he worked 12 to 14 hours each day in a mill. His wife Polly taught him how to read the Bible and write, though he never learned to spell normally.  Smith, for … [Read more...] about Smith and Polly Wigglesworth: Only believe