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The Inspiring Faith of Harriet Tubman (1822-1913)

Last week my wife, Anne and I watched the film Harriet which is based on the true and very inspiring story of Harriet Tubman. Harriet was an illiterate, black woman who escaped from slavery and dedicated her life to rescuing many enslaved people as a conductor on the famous Underground Read more

By Mark Roques, 11 monthsNovember 25, 2024 ago
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The Inspiring Story of Anne Boleyn

Anne Boleyn (1500 – 1536) is famous because she was married for three years to Henry the 8th. We all know what happened to her. She didn’t die peacefully in old age. Her husband, Henry, was one of the most ruthless and tyrannical rulers in English history. In a British Read more

By Mark Roques, 12 monthsOctober 28, 2024 ago
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The Crazy Adventures of a Scottish Missionary in a Cannibal Land

James Chalmers was born in Scotland in 1841. He loved adventure, messing about in boats and on several occasions rescued friends from drowning. He loved danger and a good punch-up was always welcome on a Saturday night. He attended Sunday school for a number of years and on one occasion Read more

By Mark Roques, 1 yearSeptember 28, 2024 ago
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I urge you to follow the Jedi Faith

My name is Don and I’m drinking lager in my local pub. I believe that individual choice is sacred. Follow your heart in everything you do. Be true to yourself and you’ll be alright. Trust in your instincts. You can’t go wrong. I love all the Star Wars films. Yoda Read more

By Mark Roques, 1 yearAugust 20, 2024 ago
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The Inspiring Story of George Muller and the Orphans

George Muller was born in Prussia (now Germany) in 1805. As a young man he was a real tearaway. He was a thief, a liar, a bounder, a cad, a womaniser and a committed playboy who used and abused his friends. When his mother lay dying he was found roaming Read more

By Mark Roques, 1 yearJuly 25, 2024 ago
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The Inspiring Story of Catherine Booth and the Model Match Factory

Catherine Booth was born in Derbyshire in 1829. When she was a young girl the family moved to the East End of London. She was a committed Christian and by the age of twelve she had read the Bible eight times! She was particularly concerned for the weak and the Read more

By Mark Roques, 1 yearJuly 1, 2024 ago
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REtoday publishes this article on Windows on Worldviews

I am delighted that REtoday has just published this article about our Worldview film resource. It has 20,000 readers. It cannot be read on the internet so here it is. ‘Nobody Stands Nowhere’ is the title of an excellent two-minute animation from the Theos think-tank (2021) which aims to unpack Read more

By Mark Roques, 1 yearMay 13, 2024 ago
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Elizabeth Fry, Prison Reform and how the BBC tells her Story

Elizabeth Gurney was born in Norwich on the 21st May, 1780. She was the daughter of John Gurney, a Quaker and an owner of a woolstapling and spinning factory. Elizabeth’s mother, Catherine Gurney was also a devout Quaker. She was very involved in charity work and spent part of each Read more

By Mark Roques, 2 yearsApril 22, 2024 ago
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Augustine on Psalm 137 and How Platonism Corrupted the Christian Faith

I remember talking to a non-Christian friend several years ago. I tried to talk to her about God and Jesus in the spirit of the Great Commission (Matthew 28) but she spurned me disdainfully and told me that Christianity belonged to a bygone age. The church, she said, was dead Read more

By Mark Roques, 2 yearsMarch 18, 2024 ago
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Doreen, the Altruist, is attacked by a Doberman Pinscher

Doreen was a very selfless woman and she had devoted her life to the service of others. She was the kind of saintly creature who denied herself every pleasure. No chocolate. No cheese. No dancing. No fun. She was completely dedicated to serving others. She was an altruist; she lived Read more

By Mark Roques, 2 yearsFebruary 20, 2024 ago

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  1. Kevin Keefe on The Inspiring Story of Abraham Kuyper (1837-1920)October 25, 2025

    Thanks again for another interesting and thought-provoking article. I knew very little about Abraham Kuyper prior to reading this.

  2. Jim Skillen on The Inspiring Story of Abraham Kuyper (1837-1920)October 25, 2025

    You've presented a good introduction to Kuyper and his work, Mark. Thank you. I would suggest that you might re-read…

  3. Dave Hopwood on The Inspiring Story of Abraham Kuyper (1837-1920)October 24, 2025

    Thanks Mark - what an incredible leader and example. I love the quote about no part of life being beyond…

  4. Hugh on The Inspiring Story of Abraham Kuyper (1837-1920)October 23, 2025

    Looking forward to Steve’s new book on Kuyper. Thanks for the article, both of you.

  5. Roy Clouser on The Inspiring Story of Abraham Kuyper (1837-1920)October 23, 2025

    Good one, Mark!

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