I am grateful for great Christians from the past who serve as examples to us and I love to hear their stories, but sometimes it’s helpful to be reminded that they, like us, were just human. They were not immune to trials, nor were they unaffected when tragedy struck. I have long been challenged byContinue reading “A Dark Pit in the Jungle (replay)”
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A Hard Story to Hear (replay)
Every good Christian parent wants their children to have their own relationship with God. Sometimes, though, it’s hard as a parent to know how to help children see their need for salvation without pressuring them into a decision they aren’t ready for. With my oldest son, it encouraged me when God used what felt likeContinue reading “A Hard Story to Hear (replay)”
Is It Still Well With My Soul (replay)
In this episode, I’m going to tell you the story of Horatio Spafford, the man who wrote the beloved hymn “It Is Well With My Soul”. I’ve heard the first part of Spafford’s story many times, but it seemed to me like every time I heard someone tell the story, they always stopped at theContinue reading “Is It Still Well With My Soul (replay)”
Accidental First Date (replay)
Sitting in the bleachers, I’m beginning to think I’ll be watching the game alone. That’s ok, I guess, but I didn’t really come to see the game. It’s not that I don’t like basketball. Basketball’s fine. But there’s a reason that junior-high girls basketball doesn’t air on prime time TV. Please understand, junior-high girls’ basketballContinue reading “Accidental First Date (replay)”
Gladys Aylward, Wanted Fugitive
Gladys takes the piece of paper, unfolds it, and starts to read. “Reward,” it says, “Any person who gives information that leads to the capture (dead or alive) of the below-mentioned people will receive a one hundred dollar reward from the Japanese High Command.” Then there are three names. The first two are Chinese leadersContinue reading “Gladys Aylward, Wanted Fugitive”
Gladys Aylward, Foot Inspector
As Gladys Aylward stares at the dilapidated building, she wonders, Can this possibly be the right place? Gladys has just completed a long two days of travel by mule to reach this little village high up in the mountains of China, but this house, where she has been told Mrs. Lawson is living, hardly seemsContinue reading “Gladys Aylward, Foot Inspector”
Gladys Aylward, Rejected Missionary
The woman standing on the train platform cuts an unusual figure. She stands only two inches short of five feet tall. She wears a bright orange dress and a large fur overcoat—a strange fashion choice since the October weather isn’t cold enough for an overcoat. She holds two suitcases, both old and worn out. AtContinue reading “Gladys Aylward, Rejected Missionary”
Eric Liddell Passes the Baton
“SIMPLE HARDY LIFE UNDER PRIMITIVE CONDITIONS.” That’s how Eric Liddell describes life at Weihsien to his wife, Florence. But, though his description makes Weihsien sound like a fun campout in the woods with friends, Eric’s life there is, in reality, something else entirely. Eric is a prisoner at Weihsien Internment Camp—a Japanese prison camp. AndContinue reading “Eric Liddell Passes the Baton”
Ben Franklin’s Family Feud
It’s early 1775 and it’s a time for deciding. The American colonies are at a crossroads. Tensions are threatening to boil over. It’s becoming harder and harder to sit on the fence. Some British subjects are choosing to stay loyal to the crown, vowing to do so no matter what comes. Others are preparing toContinue reading “Ben Franklin’s Family Feud”
Faithful Henry (replay)
Do you like fairy tales? I could take them or leave them, honestly, but sometimes the versions we know are a lot different from the originals. The story in this episode is one example. First aired on January 13, 2022, this is “Faithful Henry”. This tale, like many of its kind, begins with a princess.Continue reading “Faithful Henry (replay)”
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