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
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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
Don & Carol Richardson’s Peace Child
What would you say to God if He personally called you to serve among head-hunting cannibals? Might you be tempted to say like Moses “Who am I? Send someone else.” Don and Carol Richardson said yes to God, and courageously went to the Sawi people in Papua, Indonesia, just north of Australia. The Sawi welcomed Don Richardson because he was a ‘white ghost’, the first they had … [Read more...] about Don & Carol Richardson’s Peace Child
Fanny Crosby: Poetic Songbird
Fanny Crosby, the poetic songbird was blinded, while only six weeks old, by a quack unlicensed doctor. He permanently scarred her corneas by applying hot mustard poultices to her mildly infected eyes. Her father died when she was just twelve months old, forcing her mother to become a maid to support the family. Despite these tragedies, Crosby never fell into … [Read more...] about Fanny Crosby: Poetic Songbird
Oswald & Biddy Chambers’ Utmost for His Highest
Why do so many millions read Oswald Chamber’s classic devotional My Utmost for His Highest? He memorably said: “Readiness for God means that we are ready to do the tiniest little thing or the great big thing. It makes no difference.” Chambers was born in Aberdeen Scotland in 1874. The son of a Baptist preacher, his parents, Clarence and Hannah, were both … [Read more...] about Oswald & Biddy Chambers’ Utmost for His Highest