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Looking back later in life, Jascha Heifetz had difficulty pinpointing the secret of his success. When asked to describe how he had become one of the world’s greatest violinists, he responded simply,...
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It wasn’t enough that Wilhelm Stenhammar was talented. Born in Stockholm, Sweden, on this day in 1871, he proved his skills while young, as both pianist and organist. This led to important conducting...
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When Marco Polo arrived in China in 1275, he discovered a multicultural empire filled with people of many religions. However, China’s leader, Kublai Khan, had a strong interest in Christianity. His...
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On this day in 1453, Constantinople fell to the Turks. The city, which was named after Constantine the Great, the first Christian emperor, was renamed Istanbul. Its Christian treasures were confiscated...
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Growing up on a farm near Wilton, Iowa, Charles Gabriel constantly thought about music. In this Christian home, we can imagine his mind being stirred by the stories of the Bible. He went on to write...
View ArticleOpen Doors and Adversaries
For many Believers in Africa, one of the biggest challenges is confronting the influence of Islam. This religion has deep roots among many Africans, enforced with a life-and-death intensity. It can be...
View ArticleA Vision of Heaven
Believers who seek to witness to Muslims can find the barriers almost impenetrable. But one young Believer, living in Malawi, on the southeast coast of Africa, found strong interest from a Muslim who...
View ArticleOur Unchanging God
A popular recording artist recently won praise from a famed critic. Why? He had changed the lyrics on a song to reflect changing times. The critic described how society had changed since the song...
View ArticleFaith in God’s Word
Phoebe Worrall was raised in a home where Christianity was a priority. Born in New York City in December 1807, she was only 20 when she married Walter Palmer, a physician who shared her faith. Active...
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At a time when millions face unemployment, the shocking reality is that the vast majority of people who have jobs don’t really care. These are the definitive conclusions of a recent study conducted by...
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