Adoniram Judson (1788-1850) – Missionary to Burma July 1813, Rangoon, Burma (Yangon, Myanmar): One of the first things to capture the attention of the 25 year old arriving missionary, Judson, was the 13 story Shwedagon pagoda. Covered with one inch of pure gold, and housing the “tooth relic” of Buddha, this temple built in…
“As a man thinks within himself, so is he.” – Proverbs 23:7 To embrace tomorrow and to see the fulfillment of hopes and dreams requires right thinking. How we think today determines our tomorrows, and ultimately will determine our destiny. Romans 10:17 tells us that “faith comes by hearing the word of God.” (paraphrased). This…
“Men ought always to pray, and not lose heart.” – Luke 18:1 Have you been praying for a need, situation, or loved one, and seem to have no answer? The bible encourages us to pray, and not to quit or give up. George Müller (1805-1898) Bristol, England – (also spelled Mueller, mostly in American writing), …
” … They first gave themselves to the Lord, and then to us by the will of God.” – 2 Corinthians 8:5 (NKJV) When a missions offering was being received in a small church in Norway in 1918, Peter Torjesen, at 18 years old, emptied his wallet for missions in China. Afterwards, he penned a…
The Story of Eidelweiss Edelweiss is the tiny fragile flower that grows in elevations typically of 6,000 feet and higher in the Alps of Europe. Generally, the flower grows in the outcroppings of rock and soil in the Spring-time. Picking Edeweiss blossoms is a daunting and hazardous task. So fragile and rare, it was once…
