Amy Carmichael’s missionary labours extended over five decades beginning in the late Victorian period and sweeping through the Edwardian period of Britain’s history. Though she began her work in Japan, the majority of her years were spent ministering to women and children in India. A serious evaluation of her soul’s health was a daily habit with... Read More
Reading that Glorifies God: 7 Missionary Biographies to Add to Your Library
Earlier, I wrote about several categories of books we should read to encourage our faith. (See that list, with some suggestions, here.) The final category I suggested was that of Missionary Biographies. Here, I would like to recommend several specific missionary biographies for your consideration. These are among my favorites, because the missionaries described are portrayed... Read More
Reading that Glorifies God: A Guide to Great Books to Build our Faith Each Day
Never in the history of mankind has there been such a proliferation of written materials so readily accessible to the general public. Written material is clamoring for our time and attention, luring us with slick covers or bold advertising to delve into its pages. As Christian women we need to have some guidelines for selecting good reading... Read More
When hardships come: 14 passages that teach us how to think about suffering
Ever had one of those days when everything seems to go wrong? How about a week, or a month, or a year? Ever ask, “Why me?” Ever think God was dealing harshly with you? We need to stop and ask ourselves, “What is the main purpose of a Christian’s life?” 1 Corinthians 10:31 tells us... Read More