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Samuel Johnson: A Man Who Persevered

3 By Amy Ullrich On November 10, 2017 Mini Biographies 3 Comments No tags

“Great works are performed not by strength but by perseverance.” Behind these words is the story of a life that powerfully demonstrates the truth of the statement. The author of the statement rose from being the poor son of a bookseller to being one of the most quoted English writers. No, I’m not talking about Shakespeare. Strangely enough, in comparison to Shakespeare, this man is no longer that well known. His name was Samuel Johnson.

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“Great works are performed not by strength but by perseverance.” Behind these words is the story of a life that powerfully demonstrates the truth of the statement. The author of the statement rose from being the poor son of a bookseller to being one of the most quoted English writers. No, I’m not talking about […]

Martin Luther (1483-1546): The Power of Truth

1 By Amy Ullrich On October 13, 2017 Mini Biographies 1 Comment No tags

“The just shall live by faith” (Hab 2:4). These are powerful words! In the early 16th century they brought light into the dark and desperate soul of a young German monk who in turn sparked a fire which spread throughout Europe and changed history forever. This monk was Martin Luther.

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“The just shall live by faith” (Hab 2:4). These are powerful words! In the early 16th century they brought light into the dark and desperate soul of a young German monk who in turn sparked a fire which spread throughout Europe and changed history forever. This monk was Martin Luther.

Thomas Vincent: A Hero Almost Forgotten

8 By Amy Ullrich On September 5, 2017 Mini Biographies 8 Comments No tags

The Great Plague of London, 1665, was a dark and horrific event. However, the darkness formed a background that set off the beautiful light of many wonderful stars. Sadly these stars, men who served God faithfully under terrible circumstances, are being hidden by the clouds of time. In this post I want to show you just one of these almost-forgotten heroes: Thomas Vincent.

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The Great Plague of London, 1665, was a dark and horrific event. However, the darkness formed a background that set off the beautiful light of many wonderful stars. Sadly these stars, men who served God faithfully under terrible circumstances, are being hidden by the clouds of time. In this post I want to show you […]

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