by Peter James | Sep 15, 2023 | Evan Roberts
Evan Roberts (1878-1951) went to work in the coal mines at eleven years of age. Really, eleven? Coal mining in Wales in the late 1800’s was physically demanding, treacherous work. He didn’t aspire to work the mines his entire life, so he studied for the...
by Peter James | Sep 14, 2023 | C. T. Studd
The Studd family (what a name!) were all superb cricket players. Cricket in nineteenth century England was as popular as football has become in modern American culture. Edward Studd made a fortune importing tea from India and built a first-class cricket field in his...
by Peter James | Sep 13, 2023 | Peter Cartwright
Some people are outspoken. They are honest and direct, saying most everything that comes to their mind. Peter Cartwright (1785-1872) was well-known for his unrestrained candor in preaching. He was a Methodist circuit rider who preached throughout the Midwest. He also...
by Peter James | Sep 12, 2023 | Charlotte Elliott
Charlotte Elliott (1789-1871) led a comfortable life with her family in Clapham, England. She was carefree and lighthearted. Her days were occupied with drawing people’s portraits and writing funny poems. It all came crashing down when she became seriously ill...
by Peter James | Sep 11, 2023 | Tim Keller
Much has been said and written about 9/11. So very much. At the five-year anniversary of 9/11, Tim Keller (1950-2023) spoke at a Service of Peace and Remembrance in New York City to victims’ families and national dignitaries (President Bush and Mayor Bloomberg...
