At a pastor’s conference in Scotland in 1865, Hudson Taylor, the mighty missionary to China, was given the opportunity to address 2,000 pastors about his work. Sadly, many churches in …
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Fishing for Men…Literally!
On May 26, 2002, a towboat was pushing a barge through the swelling waters of the Arkansas River when it accidentally rammed into a concrete pillar supporting I-40’s bridge, 62 …
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What imagery comes to mind when you think about Jesus rescuing sinners? The Bible actually offers several helpful illustrations of how salvation has been given to us through God’s Son, …
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A Race…and a Rescue
For a moment, imagine that you’re in an important boat rowing race. Just for kicks, imagine that your dedication to practice and your perfectly synchronized strokes have put your team …
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The Legacy of Welles Crowther
Though they had never met one another, Judy Wein and Ling Young had much in common. They were both in the South Tower when the World Trade Center was attacked …
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We’re Just Alike…Almost
The story is told of a man who had reached the end of his rope, had given up hope, and feeling all alone, was about to jump off the side …
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John Wesley was one of Britain’s greatest evangelists. He founded the concept of outdoor preaching, led thousands upon thousands to Christ, and even started a movement that eventually became the …
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Ray “Hap” Halloran is a man who defines himself by dates. The first date that’s really significant for Ray Halloran is February 4, 1922, his birthday. After his childhood, the …
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The homeless man lay face down and motionless on a sidewalk in New York City while blood from multiple knife wounds pooled underneath his body. He had tried to save …
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Kevin Stephan was thankful when Penny Brown saved his life. Little did she know that she would also be thankful for saving his life.