Tým manželů Geoffa a Janet Bengetových sdílí vášeň pro oživování historie pro nové generace. Geoffův zájem o historii a Janetina zkušenost z učitelství se snoubí v jejich poutavém psaní. Jejich práce se zaměřuje na přinášení životopisných příběhů významných postav čtenářům. Prostřednictvím svých děl se snaží inspirovat a vzdělávat prostřednictvím vyprávění o minulosti.
Hudson prožil svoji první nebezpečnou plavbu do milované Číny. Se srdcem zaměřeným na bezpodmínečnou poslušnost Bohu a v důvěře, že se o něj postará Ten, kdo ho povolal, překonal pronásledovaní a obrovské osobní ztráty, jen aby přinesl Boží pravdy na čínské "pole k žatvě".
Ani ve snu by si nedokázal předtsait, jak Bůh vyslyší jeho jednoduchou modlitbu. Přestože měl George Müller sotva dostatek peněz na jídlo pro svou rodinu, otevřel svoje srdce a domov pro druhé. Byl úplně odkázaný na Boží zaopatření a "Snídaňový klub" s třiceti sirotky u něj doma se postupně rozrostl na pět obrovských budov, které se staly domovem pro více než deset tisíc dětí.
Hrabě Nicolaus von Zinzendorf byl výjimečně zralý křesťan už v útlém věku. Nevydal se směrem, který mu určoval jeho šlechtický původ, ale nasledoval Boží volání až do chvíle, kdy byl z rodného Saska vyhoštěný. Hraběte určili pro život na královském dvoře, ale on se místo toho stal duchovním otcem miliónů lidí.
Written specifically to challenge readers with the powerful lives of missionaries who have profoundly shaped history, these books answer today's call for positive role models and for opportunities to see how God works through the lives of those who follow Him. These exciting true stories inspire readers as they witness the amazing lives of these heroes unfold.This five-book set includes: Gladys Aylward: The Adventure of a Lifetime; Nate Saint: On a Wing and a Prayer; Hudson Taylor: Deep in the Heart of China; Amy Carmichael: Rescuer of Precious Gems; and Corrie Ten Boom: Keeper of the Angels' Den.
The book features inspiring true stories of ordinary individuals who achieved remarkable feats through their faith in God. It highlights the adventures of a wealthy Irish girl in India, an English maid in China, and an American pilot in Ecuador, among others. Notably, it recounts the life of Lillian Trasher, who established an orphanage in Egypt that has cared for over 25,000 children. Aimed at readers aged 10 to 100, these biographies celebrate the impact of trust and dedication in serving others.
The story follows Louis Zamperini, an Olympic runner turned Army Air Corps bombardier, whose resilience shines through his harrowing experiences as a prisoner of war. Known as the "Torrance Tornado," he broke national records and competed in the 1936 Olympics. His journey includes surviving a plane crash, enduring weeks adrift at sea, and facing the brutality of a prison camp. Through his challenges, Zamperini exemplified hope and forgiveness, inspiring others to believe in redemption and the strength of the human spirit.
Against all odds, God led Rachel Saint to Ecuador's Waorani Indians---known as Aucas, or savages, and infamous for murder. Despite the martyrdom of five missionaries by Waorani spears, Rachel boldly persisted in following God. In one of the greatest testimonies in our time, this pioneering Bible translator lived for two decades with her own brother's killers, for the joy of seeing them become brothers and sisters in Christ (1914-1994).
Written specifically to challenge readers with the powerful lives of missionaries who have profoundly shaped history, these books answer today's call for positive role models and for opportunities to see how God works through the lives of those who follow Him. These exciting true stories inspire readers as they witness the amazing lives of these heroes unfold.This five-book gift set includes: Lottie Moon: Giving Her All for China; John Williams: Messenger of Peace; William Booth: Soup, Soap, and Salvation; Rowland Bingham: Into Africa's Interior; and Ida Scudder: Healing Bodies, Touching Hearts.
As a fourteen-year-old intent on living a “modern” life, the last thing Isobel Kuhn wanted to grow up to be was a missionary. But as it turned out, this young agnostic’s life was redirected―from crisis and doubt to hope and strength.Convinced that God wanted her to preach the gospel as a China Inland missionary, Isobel bravely served among the Lisu people in remote mountainous regions of China and Thailand. After twenty years of ministry Isobel returned to the United States, writing stirring stories of faith and inspiring generations of readers (1901–1957).
"Narrative biography of Elizabeth Fry, English Quaker and prison reformer"--