Abraham Lincoln once said that every school child should know about William Wilberforce. For 20 long years from 1787 to 1807, Wilberforce campaigned relentlessly for the abolition of the slave trade. It was incredibly painful and often deeply discouraging. What kept him from giving up as he faced defeat after defeat? Wilberforce had previously lived a self-indulgent life … [Read more...] about William Wilberforce: Erring on the side of graciousness
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John and Mary Newton: the transforming power of grace
John Newton, who wrote Amazing Grace, the world’s best-known song, believed in the transforming power of Grace. Being an only child, he was deeply loved by his godly mother Elizabeth who taught him the Holy scriptures. She longed for her son to one day be a pastor. His mother’s best friend was also named Elizabeth. They both agreed that their young children (John Newton … [Read more...] about John and Mary Newton: the transforming power of grace