History, Real Life, and Faith
We weren’t positive her name was Marian Lemaine. The Marian was certain, but her last name was vague–maybe Lemon, perhaps Lehman? Her goddaughter didn’t know for sure. Marian was important to Mrs. Oswald Chambers, but we knew little about her. I needed to find out. This how I did it using Ancestry.com Basic facts We knew she must have lived near Woolwich, England…
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So we rode a helicopter in Kaua’i. It was not on my bucket list. I never wanted to take a helicopter ride. It was the easiest way for me, however, to see something on my bucket list: the Na Pali Coast. Our daughter thought it sounded like a lot of fun. So up we went. Literally. Take off. I’ve flown…
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What kind of name is Biddy and where did it come from? That’s one of the most frequent questions people ask about Mrs. Oswald Chambers. The answer is pretty simple, but let’s see if you can guess. What does the noun Biddy mean? According to Merriam-Webster’s dictionary, “biddy” can mean: a hired girl or cleaning woman usually disparaging : woman;…
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Jesus’ ministry during the final week of his life was directed at one group of people in particular. Can you think which group it was? Here’s a hint: He didn’t come to condemn them, He came to save the world. (John 3:17) Jesus’ ministry to those who hated him. A close examination of that final week in Jesus’ ministry shows…
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Who is this mystery woman with all those children? Researchers at Wheaton College didn’t know when they included her photograph into Oswald Chambers’ Special Collection Library. I didn’t know at first either, until I took a closer look. See that startled little girl on the left? That’s Kathleen Chambers, Oswald and Biddy Chambers’ daughter. How old do you think Kathleen is?…
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When I opened the velvet box and saw a silver charm bracelet, my eyes widened. “Where did you find Mom’s charm bracelet from Europe?” My brother grinned. “It’s a funny thing about siblings. We know things that no one else knows. “When I saw this charm bracelet at the antique shop, I knew you’d love it.” I peered closer at…
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