Edison on Failure
It took Thomas Edison a long time to invent the light bulb. The problem was finding the right material for a filament that would glow but not quickly burn in …
Read MoreTag: examples of those who redeemed the time
William Carey Quote
If you need some encouragement to do something meaningful with your life read a biography of William Carey. One of his life’s mottos was, “Expect great things from God. Attempt …
Read More Susanna Wesley
Susanna Wesley is perhaps history’s greatest example of a Christian mother. Born in 1669, the youngest of 25 children, Susanna from the earliest days of her life had a desire …
Read More Joseph’s Dream
Has God given you a dream that’s not come to pass? If so, consider Joseph. God gave him a vision of doing great things for the Lord. But instead, he …
Read More Tozer Quote
One of the deepest Christian writers of modern times, A.W. Tozer, was called “a 20th century prophet.” Since his death in 1963, his writings, which often exposed the shallowness of …
Read More President at 42
I read recently that Theodore Roosevelt became President of the United States when he was 42 years old. Since I’m 43, that caught my attention. And I’ll have to admit …
Read More Never in a Hurry
If you want something that will challenge you to redeem the time, read a biography of John Wesley. I believe he is perhaps the greatest example since the time of …
Read More Harry Truman Quote
President Harry S. Truman once said, “I have found that the men and women who got to the top were those who did the jobs they had in hand, with …
Read More Amy Charmichael Quote
In 1895 a young lady named Amy Charmichael set sail from the comforts of the British Isles for the remote land of India. She was beginning a journey that would …
Read More Jonathon Edwards Resolutions
Jonathan Edwards was a man greatly used of God to bring revival during the 1700’s. As an evangelist, pastor, and writer, he created many powerful messages, including “Sinners in the …
Read More Blocks of Time
The ability to concentrate on a project for extended blocks of time is a common characteristic of successful people. An example of this is the greatest inventor of all time, …
Read More Choosing the Best
William Gladstone was a man of extraordinary accomplishment. He was elected prime minister of Great Britain four times and was the most prominent man in politics in his day. One …
Read More What Verb Describes You?
If a friend were asked to choose only one verb to describe your life, what would it be? If you ever read a book about great prayer warriors of the …
Read More George Mueller’s Routine
When we think of great men of prayer a name that nearly always comes to mind is George Mueller. Mueller had an unusual ability to pray in faith for God’s …
Read More Mark’s Gospel on Time
The Gospel of Mark gives us our most compact look at the life of Jesus. In 16 chapters we are given a fast-paced summary of the key events in our …
Read More A Humble Lady’s Influence
In the late 1800’s a humble Christian lady kept a toll gate near Crab Orchard, Kentucky. Mary McAfee invested each moment of her day for Jesus by giving a happy …
Read More Michaelangelo’s Work
Michaelangelo spent four grueling years on his back painting over 400 larger than life figures on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. The task was so demanding that when he …
Read More Loneliness- Leonardo da Vinci
Leonardo da Vinci was one of the greatest artists of all time. His works include The Mona Lisa and the our Lord’s Last Supper. But Da Vinci was also an …
Read More Reading Biographies
An executive was interviewing a recent college grad for a position in his office. In an attempt to find out more about his personality, he asked “If you could have …
Read More