A Precious Pillow Adoniram Judson was America’s first missionary to an overseas nation. He gave almost 40 years of his life to the people of Burma (1813 – 1850) and provided them with their first and to this day, only translation of the Old and New Testament in their own language. But his life and
Not Just Ideals But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also. If someone takes your cloak, do not stop him from taking
Our Greatest Satisfaction The Oscar winning movie, Chariots of Fire, tells the story of two athletes at the 1920 Paris Olympics. Harold Abrahams, after a gigantic struggle as much against himself as against the other runners, won the gold medal in the 100 yards. Eric Liddell, the Christian who had refused to run on a
Preparing for Hardship Here is a letter written from a young man to the parents of the girl he wants to marry. The language is a little old fashioned but that’s not what takes you back as you read it. “I have now to ask, whether you can consent to part with your daughter early
The Disciple’s Command Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written, “It
The God of Elijah The great Chinese Christian, Watchman Nee, had taken a team of six others with him to the island of Mei-hwa, just off the coast of the mainland. The team evangelised for seven days but saw no response at all. Motivated by frustration one of the team shouted at local villagers, “What’s
Unwarranted Judgement Do not judge or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank
Your Way or God’s Way? Adoniram Judson couldn’t wait to leave home. Raised in a strict Christian home with his father the local Congregational minister, he jumped at the chance to go to a College well away from his family. There he befriended Jacob Eames and together they partied the years away, always relying on
Adoniram Judson When Britain declared war on Burma in 1824, no western foreigner in this Asian nation was safe. The Burmese treated all foreigners alike. The men were arrested and imprisoned. Among them was the American missionary, Adoniram Judson. He found himself in what was now called the death prison. The guards were the infamous
Wisdom at the Centre Who is wise and understanding among you? …But if you harbour bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. Such “wisdom” does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, of the devil. For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there
