History, Real Life, and Faith
What happened to Oswald Chambers‘ Bible School (BTC) students? What do modern students do with their Bible school training? Many people, then and now, argue that studying the Bible is an important grounding for whatever you want to do with your life. If you know the basic truths of God’s word and how to apply them, you can take that…
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What did Oswald Chambers teach at his Bible Training College, compared to modern students?
Did you know Oswald Chambers (of My Utmost for His Highest) ran a Bible College in London?
I’m so thankful for the training I’ve received at my church for helping homeless people. Like many, I see homeless people on the street corner looking for money, work, food, dog food, a ride. I don’t feel comfortable stopping, particularly after reading the books that advise “don’t give homeless people money.” My training says professionals usually care better for homeless people….
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A novelist can be accused of many things but innocence hardly seems likely. It’s such a peculiar life, sitting at a desk typing stories into a keyboard and screen. Real life goes on around you, but while you’re in the story, that’s where your focus lies. You start feeling proprietary about places and events. Whenever someone mentions the Coronado Bridge,…
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I’ve connected insomnia and prayer for years. But I’m getting tired of it. Long ago, I heard some sage person comment, “if you can’t sleep at night, pray. The devil doesn’t like it and he’ll stop harassing you so you can fall asleep.” I tried it. Often. I haven’t found the saying to be true. After seemingly days of not sleeping…
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