Monday, April 2, 1739, marked a pivotal day in the history of the world; it was on that day that John Wesley (an Anglican priest) abandoned any reservations he had about preaching outside of a church building. It was on that day (Kingswood, Bristol) that John took to open-air preaching. Wesley’s decision brought him face to face with the common people of England—many of them miners. And this new ministry that was just beginning in his life—soon to be called ‘Methodism’—ignited a revival like England had never seen! Regarding that...
All of us have doubts in life, don’t we? How about honest doubts about your faith at times? Is Jesus who he said he was? Did he really come to save us—was that necessary … or, as seems to be popular these days, does everyone really go to heaven anyway and all Jesus was was a good teacher, with a miracle or two thrown in for good measure? Was he truly the Son of God who was resurrected on the third day … or, as many still believe, was his...
I shared a little story about miracles with the Staff this week … and I’d like to share it with you, as I begin today. From the little book, “God’s Never Failed Me, But He’s Sure Scared Me to Death a Few Times,” comes this story: There were two nuns who were delivering medical supplies to a nursing home when their car ran out of gas. They searched the car for a gas can, but could only find a bedpan. The sisters walked a half mile to the nearest gas...
