History, Real Life, and Faith
Gladys was her name, but Oswald Chambers called her Gladiolus. The Bible Training College principal had a penchant for nicknames and when three pretty girls arrived in 1913, he renamed them all. Gladiolus, as a flower, means “sword, strength and integrity.” It’s an apt description of a determined woman who remained firm in her faith despite a number of challenges…
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Guidebook travels with friend Rick Steves
Holy in the Moment: Simple Ways to Love God and Enjoy Your Life is a new book on spiritual development from my friend Ginger Harrington. Written out of her personal experience, Holy in the Moment presents practical, intelligent encouragement for those seeking healing for personal fear and anxiety. The book is insightful, clear and full of ideas that resonated with those of…
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I wrote an “Utmost Response” every day from August 2017 to December 31, 2021. What is an Utmost Response? Exactly what it sounds like–a response to that day’s reading in My Utmost for His Highest. The idea came one morning while praying. Many people told me that while they liked the idea of reading My Utmost for His Highest, it…
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A social justice warrior before her time: Oswald Chambers’ student Miss Ashe.
Lent can be a mystery for many non-liturgical Christians. In a recent interview, author Amy Boucher Pye discussed what it means and how to observe it. I’m currently reading her new book: The Living Cross: Exploring God’s Gift of Forgiveness and New Life. An American married to n clergyman, Amy lives with her family in north London. Here are my…
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