Sister Anthony, Battlefield Heroine On this day, December 8, 1897, Sister Anthony died quietly in her sleep in Cincinnati, Ohio. Although her death was peaceful, her life was lived amid scenes of deep distress. She chose to have it that way. Mary Ellen O’Connell, who became Sister Anthony, “The Angel of the Battlefield,” was born … More Today in Church (and U.S.) History
In his book The Cross and Christian Ministry, D.A. Carson writes about a profane activity that occurs in some churches. His words are eye-opening, to say the least. Indeed, these are some of the most convicting words I have read in a while. You can find Carson’s words below. “We have become so performance-oriented that … More D.A. Carson on a Profane Activity During Sunday Worship
Dr. Livingstone, I Presume? For years, no one had heard from the Scottish missionary explorer, David Livingstone. In l866, he had disappeared into the East African interior, searching for the source of the River Nile. Livingstone’s reports of his earlier explorations in Africa had fascinated multitudes of readers at home. Once asked why he decided … More Today in Church History
JOHN 9:4 I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work. (KJV) Me es necesario hacer las obras del que me envió, entre tanto que el día dura; la noche viene, cuando nadie puede trabajar. (RVR 1960) In context this … More Daily Devotion – Work the Works
John Henry Livingston Heads Seminary Which church should it be? John Henry Livingston believed that God was calling him to leave his law studies and become a minister; but of which denomination? Born in New Netherlands (New York) thirty years before America’s revolutionary war, it seemed to him that he had three options: Anglican, Presbyterian … More Today in Church History
Cameron Townsend Resolved to Do God’s Will Cameron Townsend had to rethink matters. “You are all cowards,” Stella Zimmerman had barked. “There are a million men going off to war, yet you two are leaving us women to do the Lord’s work alone!” The young man had grown increasingly aware of God calling him to … More Today in Church History
So you think you have the call to the ministry. Are you sure? Have you really checked all the boxes on the checklist. God has some very strict expectations and standards for His servants in this capacity. Should it be anything less, after all is you are a Pastor/Elder He has given you charge (care) … More Called to Minister., Really?
Robert Jaffray Died in a Dirty Japanese Prison In 1938, when friends urged Robert A. Jaffray to stay in his Canadian homeland, which he was visiting, he refused. Yes, he sensed that war was imminent in the Pacific. But he meant to die in Asia, in the East Indies, because that is where his heart … More Today in Church History
by David Qaoud It is so easy to judge others, but to learn from them well that shows the maturity of a person. Excellent advise from David. – Mike It happens a lot. An evangelical Christian pastor disqualifies himself from ministry. As a young minister myself, I have been long warned and told of the temptations … More One Man’s Fall is Another Man’s Warning
Approximately 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. (46.6 million) experiences mental illness in a given year. Approximately 1 in 25 adults in the U.S. (11.2 million) experiences a serious mental illness in a given year that substantially interferes with or limits one or more major life activities.¹ Many are afraid, confused, can be disruptive and are looked upon differently. Is that … More 15 Things Churches Can Do to Help with Mental Illness
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