by Aubrynn Whitted | Jun 30, 2021 | Blog Posts
In the 2021 Olympic Games, it would be unthinkable for any athlete to refuse to participate in his best event merely because it was held on a Sunday. However, nearly one hundred years ago, one athlete faced the same choice: break the Sabbath or have a chance at...
by Michelle Curtis | Mar 29, 2021 | Blog Posts
As a starry-eyed 18- year-old, I headed off to Puerto Montt, Chile for a five-month mission trip before starting college. I was eager to share the love of Jesus with the locals and also eager to hone my Spanish language skills. I had enjoyed Spanish class since the...
by The Torchlighters | Mar 26, 2021 | Blog Posts
All of our Torchlighter heroes are amazing people of faith! Each one lived a life committed to Jesus, centered on prayer, and focused on spreading light in a dark world. This March we had fun as we placed these heroes of the faith in a friendly competition, The...
by Dawn Moore | Feb 24, 2021 | Blog Posts
Two years ago our Christian History Institute office held a March Madness contest just for fun. Since I know next to nothing about college basketball, I filled out my bracket based on superficial metrics like: cities I wanted to visit, team colors I liked, or mascots...
by Linda Curtis | Feb 11, 2021 | Blog Posts
This Valentine’s Day, I’m reflecting on the unparalleled blessings of a godly marriage. Torchlighters William and Catherine Booth were the faith-filled power couple who started the Salvation Army in London in the 19th century. While they had unique gifts, they were...
by Dan Graves | Jan 19, 2021 | Blog Posts
Mary Slessor didn’t let a harsh childhood discourage her or hold her back. She made the best of her trials, and eventually they prepared her for greater challenges ahead. Born in Scotland in 1848, Mary Slessor was one of the best-known missionaries of the nineteenth...
