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Torchlighters Shine on: Martin Luther and the Reformation
October 31st, in addition to being Halloween, is known as Reformation Day. In 1517 a German monk named Martin Luther was appalled by the Catholic Church’s sale of pieces of paper signed by the pope that claimed to provide indulgences, that is, forgiveness of the...
Torchlighters Shine On: Amy Carmichael and the Dohnavur Fellowship
Just two years after her arrival in India, missionary Amy Carmichael began wearing a Sari, the traditional Indian dress. From there she began relating to women who were outcast, giving them new hope in Jesus and a new name: The Starry Cluster. In 1901, six years after...
10 Ways The Torchlighters can Help build Faith-full Families
Christian parents and educators have the privilege of introducing young hearts to Jesus, but let’s face it: This can be a hard job in the post-Christian world. Let Torchlighters help with family-friendly videos, fun activities, and thoughtful, easy-to-use curriculum...
Vibia Perpetua, the young Roman mother who chose Christ
She was only about 21 years old and her faith was new, but the young mother Perpetua was strong in the Lord and ready to face any test. When Carthage officials placed Vibia Perpetua and other Christians under official restrictions for practicing Christianity, she was...
Torchlighters Shining Bright: Wales
The media cameras rolled in Wales as 150 children and their teachers gathered to watch faith hero Corrie ten Boom’s story last month as part of the Torchlighters Heroes of the Faith series. How did Torchlighters catch the public eye in Wales? Corrie and Betsie ten...
Adoniram and Ann Judson, Heroic Champions of the Gospel
If heroes are people who sacrifice themselves for the good of others, Adoniram and Ann Judson fit the description. Nineteenth-century Americans considered them Christian missionary heroes, but their fame came at the cost of great sacrifice and suffering. Along the...