Jim Elliot is perhaps the most well-known missionary martyr of the 20th century, and his biography (Through Gates of Splendor) has inspired thousands of Christians to live with an eternal perspective and follow Jesus more wholeheartedly. At the moment I'm reading Shadow of the Almighty, written by his wife Elisabeth a few years after his… Continue reading The Power of Christian Biography
Tag: History
Australia Day: A Time Both To Mourn And To Celebrate
Sadly, Australia Day has become an increasingly polarising topic in our society, with strong opinions in two opposing camps, and (like with so much of discourse nowadays) seemingly very little middle ground. In the one camp, the very notion of 'Australia Day' on January 26 (the day the First Fleet arrived in 1788) is seen… Continue reading Australia Day: A Time Both To Mourn And To Celebrate
When Suffering Strikes, Is God Against Us?
Hudson Taylor was a pioneer missionary to China in the 1800’s who faced a lot of trials in his life. In his autobiography he shares about one incident during his early years in China when he faced a great disaster. For context, Taylor was trained as a doctor, and in his ministry he traveled around… Continue reading When Suffering Strikes, Is God Against Us?
Hey Christian, Don’t Be On The Wrong Side Of History
“Hey Christian, don't be on the wrong side of history.” It’s a common warning nowadays, especially around topics like same-sex marriage and transgender issues. Don’t get stuck in the past! Stop holding on to your archaic views on marriage and gender. Get with the times, history is progressing, and you don’t want to get left… Continue reading Hey Christian, Don’t Be On The Wrong Side Of History
Isn’t It Too Dangerous To Go?
There are many reasons someone might give for why we should NOT go to another country to share the gospel. One of those reasons is that it is often dangerous, especially in some parts of the world where Christianity is strongly opposed. Isn't it foolish to risk our lives like that? Why not share the gospel… Continue reading Isn’t It Too Dangerous To Go?