Christian Biographies

50 People Every Christian Should Know by Warren Wiersbe -22%
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Christians in the twenty-first century need encouragement and inspiration to lead lives that honor God. When faith is weak or the pressures of the world seem overwhelming, remembering the great men and women of the past can inspire us to renewed strength and purpose. Our spiritual struggles are not new, and the stories of those who have gone before us can help lead the way to our own victories. Find strength in their stories. We all need inspiration to lead lives that honor God. When our faith is weak or the pressures of the world seem overwhelming, remembering the great men and women of the past can inspire us to renewed strength...
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Patricia St. John: The Story Behind the Stories by Irene Howat -14%
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Patricia St. John's life is a story in itself but she grew up to become one of the world's best-loved Christian writers for children. After almost being born in the middle of a storm on the Bay of Biscay it was no surprise to see Patricia's life take twists and turns along the way. She had an adventurous spirit so when the bombs fell during the blitz in London there she was, working as a nurse! When looking after 30 children in a boarding school as housemother her exciting bedtime stories kept the children up! They were later to became her classic stories, Tanglewood's Secret and Treasures of the Snow! Your...
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Madame Jeanne Guyon by Dorothy Gawne Coslet -13%
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Thrill to this biographical account of Madame Jeanne Guyon (1648 - 1717), from her unsettled childhood and loveless marriage to her controversial years of ministry in France, Switzerland and Savoy.
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Gerhard Tersteegen's Life and Letters -8%
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Gerhard Tersteegen was a German contemporary of John Wesley. He wished for a secluded life, but crowds besieged his dwelling place, eager to feast on the words of wisdom that fell from the lips of one who had been closeted with his Maker. Everywhere he went, crowds gathered by wayside, in barns, and in homes where their famished souls feasted upon the Bread of Life. Tersteegen was also a prolific hymn writer. This book is a biography of Tersteegen's life and also contains a number of his letters at the end of the book. Read a selection: Gerhard Tersteegen's Covenant of Love .
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Billy Bray by F. W. Bourne -17%
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"If they were to put me into a barrel, I would shout glory out through the bunghole!" So said Billy Bray, the singing, shouting drunkard-turned-preacher from Cornwall, England. Born in 1794 near Truro, Billy served the devil with all his might in his early years, often drinking and frolicking the night away. He rarely came home sober on pay-day. But Bunyan’s Visions of Heaven and Hell awakened him to his lost condition, and after a period of conviction for sin he experienced a marvelous conversion. He became a wonder to all who knew him. "They said I was a mad-man," recalled Billy in later life, "but they meant I was a glad-man, and,...
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G. D. Watson (1845-1924) was one of the most influential and best-loved preachers of the late nineteenth century and early twentieth century holiness movement, and his influence lives on today through his numerous writings. He was a humble man with amazing intellectual prowess and an exceptional grasp of spiritual truth. As a successful pastor in his early thirties he was led into a deep consecration of his whole being to God which completely transformed his life and ministry. After some years in the pastorate, Watson felt the call to evangelism. He traveled widely in the United States and eventually held meetings in England, the West...
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Beyond the Edge: 100 Stories of Trusting God -7%
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Experience the joy of sharing the Gospel with people who are hearing it for the first time. Be amazed at the miraculous move of God in His people's lives. Weep over the martyrdom of missionaries for the cause of Christ. This collection of one hundred stories from the past and present of WEC International (Worldwide Evangelization for Christ) reveal how God is working out the vision of founder C.T. Studd to reach all peoples with the life-changing Gospel. Expressive stories describe life. Vulnerable stories reveal life. Inspiring stories rekindle life. We need stories-especially true stories that inflame our passion and move...
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Corrie Ten Boom's Prison Letters -10%
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In 1944, as an act of resistance and commitment to their Christian faith, Corrie ten Boom and her family hid Dutch Jews from the Nazi regime. Eventually, Corrie and her family were arrested by the Gestapo and sent to Scheveningen and the concentration camp, Vught. While imprisoned, she communicated with her loved ones through letters filled with stories of unimaginable trials, resilience and her unfailing faith in the Lord. This collection of deeply moving letters represents the only tie between Corrie, her loved ones and the outside world. It is a testament to her love and devotion to Christ and is an inspiration to all. About the...
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The Moffats by Ethel Daniels Hubbard -14%
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The Lives of Robert and Mary Moffat While David Livingstone was discovering worlds unknown in the mysterious depths of central Africa, Robert Moffat was performing a wonderful exploit of his own down in his study at Kuruman. . . hoping, before he died, to give the whole Bible to the people in their native speech. Robert and Mary Moffat gave impassioned service to God for a continent of human need.
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They Knew Their God, Vol. 3 by Edwin and Lillian Harvey -7%
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This third volume in the They Knew Their God series contains a further 13 short biographical sketches of men and women whose supreme quest was to know God in an intimate way. Contains sketches of Oswald Chambers and his wife, Evan Hopkins, Francis Asbury, George Railton among others.
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They Knew Their God, Vol. 4 by Edwin and Lillian Harvey -7%
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Volume four presents life sketches of another 14 Christians who were unusual in their depth of acquaintance with God in Christ. Here you will find some well-known names, such as Matthew Henry the commentator as well as some lesser known saints such as Mathilde Wrede and John Gossner.
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Beyond the Minarets (Henry Martyn) by Kellsye M. Finnie -14%
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The biography of Henry Martyn. His was a brilliant and talented life laid down for the gospel and the Word of God. His life remains an example in faith, prayer and sacrificial service. His translation work laid the foundation for the present Urdu and Farsi Scriptures.
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They Knew Their God, Vol. 6 by Lillian Harvey -7%
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This sixth volume contains another 14 sketches of men and women who knew their God and were wholehearted in their devotion to Christ. Because of their deep, unswerving commitment to God's Kingdom, they did exploits for God and impacted their generation for Him.
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This is the incredible story of a modern missionary family obeying the call of God to service for him in a foreign land in spite of their fear and insecurity; it's the story of the self-emptying process so that Christ could be all, and the fruitfulness that followed. Becky is a powerful speaker and writer. In this book she's incredibly up front and honest about her family's struggles on and off the mission field. You will laugh and you will cry. But more importantly, you'll worship. If you're ready for a thrilling missionary biography that will challenge you to the core of your being, don't hesitate to pick this one up. About the...
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Colombian Jungle Escape by Ed and Doreen Dulka -14%
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The true adventure of a WEC missionary family's ministry among the Carapana Indians in the wild jungles of Colombia.
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They Knew Their God, Vol. 5 by Lillian Harvey -7%
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This fifth volume contains another 12 sketches of godly men and women whose devotion to Christ was outstanding. George Herbert, Miguel Molinos, Joseph Alleine, Jonathan and Rosalind Goforth are just a few of those portrayed. If you've read the previous four volumes, you'll definitely want to add this to your collection.
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An inspiring story of a slave who relates her purchase from bondage and her second escape from sin's bondage. Although a humble washerwoman, God remarkably used her as His instrument to tell the story of the sanctified life to high and low.
Father to Nobody's Children (Thomas J. Barnardo) by David E. Fessenden -14%
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The story of Dr. Thomas Barnardo, hero to the destitute and homeless of London’s notorious East End. In 30 years he and his co-workers rescued 60,000 children from the streets, caring for them in rural orphanages and by the novel means known today as “foster parenting.” An engaging book.
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Letters of John Fletcher Selected by Edward Cook -8%
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"I went to see a man that had one foot in the grave; but I found a man that had one foot in heaven!" So wrote a visitor to the sick bed of John Fletcher of Madeley. Indeed, so heavenly-minded and so saintly was this clergyman from Switzerland that his closest associates all agreed that they had never met his equal. John Wesley wrote of him: "In general, it is easy to perceive that a more excellent man has not appeared in the Church for some ages. It is true, in several ages, and in several countries, many men have excelled in particular virtues and graces. But who can point out, in any age or nation, one that so highly excelled in...
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Ann H. Judson of Burma by Emma R. Pitman -14%
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The story of Mrs. Judson's trial as devoted companion of her noble husband, "Judson of Burma" is one of the most touching in all the annals of missions.  Her sufferings and indomitable courage in face of daunting difficulties commands sympathy and attention.  The record is one of devotion to duty in spite of difficulties and often hostility.  This is a powerful, compelling narrative.
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Count Zinzendorf by Felix Bovet -8%
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A very well written account of an unusual man of God. Zinzendorf, a contemporary of John Wesley, founded a religious community among Moravian immigrants called Herrnhut. He also wrote hymns and various books and instituted foreign missions.  The author writes in his preface: "I have learned to love in him a man who, more than any one before him, labored, not at the point of view of any particular Church, but for the Church Universal.... Convinced that it is life which is the light of men, he set himself to bring religion out of the region of abstractions. He endeavored to establish a spiritual union between Christians, not...
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Only One Life (Mabel Francis) by Jean Vandevenne -14%
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An engrossing biography. Mabel Francis, raised in New Hampshire, felt the call of God to missionary service in Japan. There she became a church planter and teacher. When World War II broke out, she elected to stay in Japan. She labored in post-war Hiroshima, and later became the first foreigner to receive from the Emperor membership in the Fifth Order of the Sacred Treasure.
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Classic Christian Hymn-Writers by Elsie Houghton -25%
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This 340-page volume contains crisp and stirring biographical sketches of fifty of the world's greatest hymn-writers. The focus in this book is on the hymn-writers themselves rather than on specific hymns, which sets the book apart from most in this genre. "Hymns and their authors are a fascinating subject. So often the life story of the hymn-writer, or some incident from it, finds expression in the form of a hymn that then becomes a means of blessing to many thousands of people. In compiling this collection of brief biographies of some of the great hymn-writers, Mrs. Elsie Houghton has put the Christian world in her debt....
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Out of the Dark and Into God's Light (Nancy Chapel) by Dolores Bos -14%
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Nadia Chaplya, a Ukrainian teenager, is shipped as a work-prisoner to Nazi Germany. There she comes to belief in God and faith in Christ. After the War, she immigrates to America, learns English, and changes her name to Nancy Chapel. After training at Calvin College, she goes to Nigeria as a teacher, sharing God's love.
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Charles G. Finney by Basil Miller -17%
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The story of Charles G. Finney can be told in one word...revivals. This is the key that unlocks the treasures of his marvelous life. Even in his own thinking all else he did is worthy of note only in connection with his evangelism. It was he who sired a new evangelistic movement in America.
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John Bunyan God's Tinker by Robert M. Rosio -14%
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You have likely read THE PILGRIM'S PROGRESS, but do you know how it came to be written? Enjoy this fascinating look into the life and times of its author, who lived over 300 years ago.
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Safe in the Arms of Jesus - The Story of Fanny Crosby -11%
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Blinded when six weeks old, yet God gave her spiritual insight and made her a blessing to millions. During her lifetime Fanny Crosby wrote more poems and hymns than anyone has been able to count, perhaps as many as 12,000. Unnumbered hearts have rejoiced to sing the stirring words of "Blessed Assurance" and "All the Way My Savior Leads Me." What Christian today does not love "Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross" and "To God Be the Glory"? Truly, this brave girl's soul was destined to electrify generations to come. Safe in the Arms of Jesus is the life story of one of America's greatest hymnists--and a challenge to us all.
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Plenty for Everyone by Corrie Ten Boom -20%
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From the author of The Hiding Place —true stories of the joys and struggles of witnessing for Christ on a whirlwind tour of several continents. Well known for her prison experiences during World War II, worldwide traveler and popular speaker Corrie ten Boom shares stories from her postwar ministry. Through her words she demonstrates that God's boundless resources back up His promises, enabling us to be channels of His love and goodness to the nations. In the process, Corrie introduces us to people from all over the world whose lives have been transformed by Christ and who demonstrate that when it comes to God's grace and...
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An inspiring and unforgettable story that has given hope to many. During the cruel rule of General Franco in Spain, Christine and her husband received a dramatic call to take the gospel to Gypsies living in the caves of Almeria, Spain. However, due to financial restraints their denomination were unable to send them. Christine and Chris were happy to think that God had been testing them, knowing how they would have gone had it been possible. But God started to speak to them through Hebrews 11. They realised if they were to be obedient to such a remarkable call they would need to take a leap of faith. After selling all in England, they...
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William Carey Missionary Pioneer by Kellsye M. Finnie -14%
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“Expect great things from God. Attempt great things for God.” Here is the powerful story of how William Carey, pioneer missionary to India, put his own words into practice.
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Living Water (Hudson Taylor) by Rod Thomson -14%
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When Hudson Taylor went to China, hundreds of millions of Chinese beyond the coastlands had never heard of Jesus. This biography of the founder of the China Inland Mission shows what God can do through a life dedicated to Him.
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A. W. Tozer: A Twentieth-Century Prophet by David J. Fant Jr. -7%
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A. W. Tozer is applauded by contemporary evangelicals as a towering figure,a timeless treasure,a spiritual mentor and one of the great Christian writers of this century. His writings continue to create a thirst for the knowledge and pursuit of God in the hearts of millions. This book represents an overview of the life of this twentieth-century scholar, mystic, theologian, pastor, author and editor from those who knew him. These pages reflect not only a profit but a saint - a man of indefatigable zeal with an insatiable craving for God. A pastor in Chicago for 31 years, he rose to particular prominence as a preacher to preachers and...
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