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
Biography
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
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
Phil Callaway: Missionary comedian
Have you noticed that some Christians in COVID times look like they have been baptized in prune juice? Does God once again need to fill our mouths with laughter and our tongues with shouts of joy? (Psalm 126:2). Phil Callaway, missionary comedian says, “I have a fear of fences, But I just can’t get over it.” Janice gave Ed a birthday present of Phil Callaway’s newest book … [Read more...] about Phil Callaway: Missionary comedian