Canon Eos Rebel T2i/550D Digital Field
Guide by Charlotte K. Lowrie
Song of the
Nightingale by Helen Berhane, with Emma Newrick
This true story about the fight for faith amid persecution
was a poignant reminder to me that Christian persecution is a very real thing
for millions of people. Helen Berhane
was in prison for over two years in horrifying conditions and suffered brutal
torture, all because she refused to deny Christ. She was a zealous woman on a mission to help
others to Jesus, and not even prison would stop her. I was inspired to share my faith with others
through her testimony, and her boldness made me ashamed of my timidity at
ministry opportunities. This nightingale
has a truly beautiful life story that changed my view about living a life totally
given to the Father. This piece of
literature is a real challenge for the
“’Why,’ one of the
guards asked, ‘are you just writing what is written in your Bible? Why don’t you use a common language, rather
than these complicated words?’ He
ordered me to stop writing letters to other prisoners. I said, ‘I was arrested because I preached
and spread the Gospel, and even now I will not stop. I will continue to write and speak about my
faith.’ So they put me in solitary
confinement.” ~Helen Berhane
Unveiling Islam by
Ergun Mehmet Caner and Emir Fethi Caner
When I saw this book in a VOM magazine, it really intrigued
me (not to mention that the lady’s eyes are incredible!!). When I got to read it, I found it very
interesting that the authors included strategies on how to have productive
dialogue with Muslims and how to have a respectful friendship with them…which
would make it easier to witness to them.
This book also sheds light on Muslim beliefs, the differences between
the Bible and the Qur’an, and speaks of the history of Islam. I thought it was an interesting read by and
large, as well as educational and absorbing.
I would imagine that this would be a valuable resource to have for
Christians in close contact with Muslims, and also missionaries serving in
Islamic countries.
Scottish Chiefs by
Jane Porter
I was so excited when I found this 1881 copy at the local “junk
sale” for $4. I’m always fascinated with
European history, and
“The men had seen
their leader fall; they doubted not the words of his brother; and with a shout,
exclaiming, ‘Wither you lead, we follow?’ all at once turned towards him. ‘Seize the traitor’s artillery!’ At this command they mounted the hill; and
the archers, little expecting an assault from their countrymen, were either
instantly cut down, or hurried away prisoners by Athol and Buchan; who, now, at
the head of the whole division of the Cummins, galloped towards the Southrons;
and with loud cries of ‘Long live King Edward!’ threw themselves en masse into their arms.” ~Scottish Chiefs
The Story of My Life by Helen Keller
One of the most fascinating women in history not only
overcame her deaf-blindness, but she went on to write books, including her
autobiography. I read this after I saw
“The Miracle Worker”, and found it to be extremely well written and
informative. Helen Keller describes her
life as a deaf-blind woman in a way that was intriguing and moving. I felt as if I experienced her struggles,
breakthroughs and joys with her. As I
read her book, I quickly forgot about her disability, especially since she
wrote of the world in such detail that it sounded as if a seeing, hearing
person was expressing it. Over all, I
would highly recommend “The Story of My Life” for all age. It made me very thankful for the gift of all
five senses, as well as the gift of life itself.
“My Teacher is so near to me that I scarcely think of myself
apart from her. How much of my delight
in all beautiful things is innate, and how much is due to her influence, I can
never tell. I feel that her being is inseparable
from my own, and that the footsteps of my life are in hers. All the best of me belongs to her—there is
not a talent, or an inspiration or a joy in me that has not awakened by her
loving touch.” ~Helen Keller
Part 2 coming soon!
