Hall Of Faith – serie

A deep dive into human suffering and God’s goodness. A teenage trip to the beach, a diving accident, and a life of disability testifies to the goodness of God.Joni Eareckson Tada is a Christian author, speaker and artist whose life was turned upside down at the age of seventeen when a serious diving accident meant she was paralysed from the shoulders down. This short biography tells the story of what happened on that fateful day, and in the days and years that followed. Catherine MacKenzie skilfully shows how Joni’s story is a story of God’s goodness in the face of extreme suffering. Her testimony is one that has encouraged and moved people around the world.  Read this moving account and see how the God of love is working for the good of those who love him, even in the most challenging circumstances.

Witness Billy Graham’s journey from humble beginnings on a North Carolina farm to becoming one of the most influential figures of the twentieth century. At the age of sixteen, Billy Graham committed his life to Christ during a Christian revival meeting – and it wasn’t long before it became clear that God had plans for his life. With the help of his wife, Ruth, and many other friends and colleagues Billy set out to preach to the world. Through the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, he preached to over 80 million people in more than 185 countries. Millions more were reached through his television, video, film, and radio ministries. He faced up to all of Christianity’s major twentieth–century opponents: Communism, Apartheid,segregation and terrorism. From paying the bail money to get Martin Luther King Jr. out of jail to addressing the memorial service in Washington after the collapse of the World Trade Centre, Billy Graham was there for people with practical help and a timeless message of hope. This narrative–driven introductory biography from the Hall of Faith series offers a compelling glimpse into the heart and mind of a man who touched the lives of millions around the globe. Whether you’re a longtime admirer or new to Graham’s remarkable story, Catherine Mackenzie’s book is sure to inspire and uplift.

A hidden room, a secret resistance network – and a call to witness for Christ in the darkest of places Corrie ten Boom and her family were watchmakers living in Haarlem, Holland in the early 20th Century. They loved God and loved to help others where they could. But their happy lifestyle was shattered when the Nazis occupied their country. Corrie became involved in the Dutch resistance network to help Jews, and others targeted by the Nazi regime, find safe places to hide. But when they were found out one day, little did Corrie realise that the work God called them to was just beginning. God used Corrie to show his love, even amidst the suffering of a Nazi concentration camp. The faith and courage displayed by Corrie ten Boom and her family shine through in this short, narrative biography. Part of the Hall of Faith series, you will not be able to put this thrilling book down. Be encouraged and challenged in your own faith as you read this amazing story.

Elisabeth Elliot: A Life of SurrenderFrom missionary daughter to courageous witness, Elisabeth Elliot's remarkable journey exemplifies unwavering faith in the face of tragedy and triumph. This captivating biography traces her life from childhood through her years at Wheaton College where she met her first husband, Jim Elliot, and their missionary work in Ecuador.When Jim and four fellow missionaries were martyred by the Auca (Waorani) tribe in 1956, Elisabeth's response shocked the world. Rather than retreating in bitterness, she and her young daughter Valerie eventually went to live among the very people who killed her husband, bringing them the gospel of forgiveness.Through personal loss, widowhood, and later challenges, Elisabeth embraced each circumstance with her signature motto: "In acceptance lieth peace." Her influential books, radio ministry, and counter-cultural teachings on biblical womanhood inspired generations worldwide.Selah Helms presents an intimate portrait of this extraordinary woman whose life exemplified complete surrender to God's will—whether in the jungles of Ecuador or the changing cultural landscape of America. Elisabeth's story continues to challenge and encourage all who seek to follow Christ wholeheartedly, regardless of the cost.