Are you inspired by the lives of great men and women of faith? They often appear so far above us in greatness and deed. Edith Cavell was an ordinary country girl who grew to be known as a pioneer, patriot, spy and heroine. Her life began with such simple ideals: a love for God and a desire to serve others. Edith Louisa Cavell was born in 1865 in Norfolk, England, the … [Read more...] about In view of God: Edith Cavell
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Sang Sun Lee: Faithful Kingdom sowing & reaping
One of the greatest miracles in the world of missions in the last hundred years has been the millions of Koreans who have been swept into God’s Kingdom in Korea, Canada, and around the world. Korea, along with Brazil and USA, now have the highest percentage of missionaries sent around the world. The earliest missionaries to Korea died faithfully as they were … [Read more...] about Sang Sun Lee: Faithful Kingdom sowing & reaping
Remembering a bridge builder: David Kilgour
I sat in stunned silence. The CBC newscaster had just announced the passing of the Honourable David William Kilgour. “How could that be? I just responded to his email a few days ago,” I reasoned. But my long-time friend had indeed crossed the Jordan. I met David Kilgour at a Christian event more than thirty years ago, shortly after moving to Ottawa from Edmonton … [Read more...] about Remembering a bridge builder: David Kilgour
Andrew & Emma Murray: a revolutionary missional impact
In 1978, the Republic of South Africa published a postage stamp commemorating the 150th anniversary of the birth of Andrew Murray. The famous devotional writer, Murrey and his wife Emma, have had a revolutionary missional impact on the life of millions around the world. Their 48-year marriage was an unlikely cross-cultural love affair. Murray was the son of a Dutch Reformed … [Read more...] about Andrew & Emma Murray: a revolutionary missional impact
Andrew Murray: The missionary impact of humility
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