John Bunyan: The Poor Tinker Who Wrote a Masterpiece
“Maybe we should cancel today’s meeting.” John Bunyan (1628-1688) considered these words as he prepared to preach at a private gathering in Stamhill, England. The seething political turmoil of 1660 caused King Charles II to distrust unlicensed preachers; those hostile to the monarchy could stir up rebellion. New laws allowed preaching only in the established […]
Torchlighters Shining Bright: Chicago
For years Melody Fabien of Chicago, IL, dreamed of a ministry to help moms and daughters connect and grow their spiritual life. As cofounder of LoveTruth International, this wife and mother is passionate about helping families grow in the Lord. She explains: “There is something so beautiful and special about a connection between a child […]
Corrie ten Boom’s Faith to Forgive the Unforgivable
“This is what the past is for! Every experience God gives us, every person he puts in our lives, is the perfect preparation for the future than only he can see.” So wrote Corrie ten Boom in her autobiographical book, The Hiding Place. These words ring true—from protecting and caring for children with nowhere to […]
10 Ways to use The Torchlighters in your Church
Torchlighters Heroes of the Faith videos can be an integral part of your church’s children’s ministry and outreach to your community. Here are some ideas to consider: 1. Missions Sunday Torchlighters missionaries like Amy Carmichael and Jim Elliot fit perfectly with your church’s Missions Sunday plans. Have a showing, use our free curricula, and have […]
Harriet Tubman’s Incredible Prayer Life
This past Sunday our church prayer team was invited into the Senior High Sunday school to share insights on prayer, and we all had plenty to say: Pray as a habit; pray through all things; pray expectantly; and so on. Having been a Christian for 30 years, I’ve read many books, listened to countless sermons, […]
A new look for our Torchlighters website
On the first day of Heather McIlwraith’s summer internship with Christian History Institute, we couldn’t help but notice her eyes light up when we mentioned the Torchlighters series–our flagship video line presenting Christian heroes to kids. As it turned out, Heather was already well-acquainted with them! She fondly remembered watching them as a child and […]
Our story: How heroes of the faith became The Torchlighters
Whether you are new to The Torchlighters or a seasoned fan, you may be wondering how the The Torchlighters: Heroes of the Faith series came to be. It all began around the turn of the millennium, when my wife and I began reading biographies of great Christian heroes with our daughter Michelle. One day while […]
Our Christian Books & Movies for Kids
Sunday school is an excellent primer for kids to better understand Christianity from a biblical standpoint. But as they get older and enter the teen years, their understanding of the world changes as well. This is where our books and movies are valuable. Understanding the Bible well is core to a Christian’s life, and a […]
Torchlighters Shining Bright: India
Imagine 20,000 eager children transfixed by the story of Torchlighter Samuel Morris and his commitment to follow the Holy Spirit from Africa to America and back again! That’s just what happened during Transformers’ Torchlighters VBS programs in India and other countries this year. Children rejoiced at Samuel’s miraculous escape from imprisonment, followed his remarkable journey […]
Martin Luther’s 95 Theses Uphold a Neglected Truth
Back in the 1500s Martin Luther, a professor of moral theology, struggled to find forgiveness for his sins. He punished his body and tried to do good deeds for others whenever possible. Nothing gave him peace until reading the Bible fully, where he realized that trusting Jesus is the only way to be right with […]