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Every Thursday in the Matters of Life and Death series

Reading the biographies of men and women who honored God and His Word in their lives is deeply faith-building and vision-developing. Their lives inspire us to desire God to work powerfully in our day as well.


Tight on time, you say? Check out the biographical sketches in the Matters of Life and Death series. These short, focused articles highlight a snapshot moment or event in the lives of men and women who honored God.


Taking only around five to seven minutes to read, each sketch will intrigue you as you read the intense, daring exploits of a person from history who had to choose if he would honor God or seek men’s applause. Be inspired by others’ commitment to God to consider how He desires to work in your life!


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MATTERS OF LIFE & DEATH BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES SAMPLING

Oswald Chambers: A Wholehearted Commitment

Many of us recognize the inspiring title of this famous book of selected Scripture meditations: My Utmost for His Highest. However, fewer people are familiar with the life of the man who made these words his testimony. Although Oswald Chambers lived to be only forty-three years old, his life after his conversion at age fifteen was characterized by a desire to love the Lord with all his heart, soul, and might.

Polycarp: Faithful in Life, Faithful unto Death

For many years, this steadfast servant of the Lord named Polycarp had lived and ministered in relative peace. Persecution had raged in the city from time to time, and the enemies of the Gospel had sought his life, but he had always been able to escape martyrdom. However, one day Polycarp was betrayed into the hands of the pagan authorities.

Don Richardson: Finding the Key to the Heart

The young missionary and his wife settled down into the long dugout canoe. The craft, skillfully oared by area tribesmen, would transport them to their new home deep in the swampy jungles of Indonesia. The young couple, Don and Carol Richardson, had no idea of the unknown dangers that lurked in the dark recesses of the swamps.

Thought-Provoking Quote:

You will ask me, are you satisfied? Have you got all you want? God forbid. With the deepest feeling of my soul I can say that I am satisfied with Jesus now; but there is also the consciousness of how much fuller the revelation can be of the exceeding abundance of His grace. Let us never hesitate to say, ‘This is only the beginning.’” 

—Andrew Murray

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