Cholera. Everyone’s fear, and it was happening again. William and Catherine Booth were there to help feed, clothe, and care for the sick in the stinky, rancid streets of East London. It was 1866. The incoming tide from the Thames River dumped sewage into East London’s water reservoir. Almost 6,000 people died. Two years earlier, Catherine and William Booth … [Read more...] about General William and Catherine Booth: Christian Mission
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The incalculable impact of Dr. J.I. Packer: Giant of the faith
Canada has been blessed to have the late Dr J.I. Packer in our own backyard since 1979. Although born in the UK, he became a Canadian citizen after becoming a Regent College professor. His generosity of spirit has transformed countless Christian leaders. How is it that so many of us have experienced such a personal connection to a global leader? Dr Darrell … [Read more...] about The incalculable impact of Dr. J.I. Packer: Giant of the faith
Eugene Peterson: Poetic shepherd
Who would have imagined that 1.1 million people would watch an interview with Eugene Peterson and the musician Bono, on YouTube? Peterson was the author of over thirty books, including The Message, written over ten years, with 20 million copies in print. Bono, lead singer for U2, commented: “it’s very clear to me that Eugene Peterson is a poet as well as a … [Read more...] about Eugene Peterson: Poetic shepherd
Dr. J.I. Packer & Richard Baxter: God’s Essential Workers
We hear a lot about essential workers and essential services in these COVID-19 times. At 7 pm each night, many of us have been cheering for them, as we bang on our pots and pans. Dr. J.I. Packer, God’s essential worker, helps us rediscover Richard Baxter’s essential writings; not just for mortal life but more importantly for eternal … [Read more...] about Dr. J.I. Packer & Richard Baxter: God’s Essential Workers
Richard & Margaret Baxter: the fire of love in difficult times
In 1665, Richard and Margaret Baxter survived the Black Plague in London while 15 percent of Londoners perished that summer. King Charles II and most wealthy people fled London. The poor people were not allowed to leave. Only a small number of London pastors and doctors remained to cope with the overwhelming onslaught. Plague houses, quarantined by guards for 40 … [Read more...] about Richard & Margaret Baxter: the fire of love in difficult times