I am an Oklahoman by birth, a Texan by current living situation, but claim the world as my playground.I love to travel and hope to someday soon take our family on adventures to far off lands, where we can share God with others and experience all the wonders He has created.
I am a mother of 5 crazy, homeschooling children ages 10 & under, wife to an amazing man, and daughter of the King of the Universe!I enjoy reading, making my kids laugh, cooking, all things natural, learning to play guitar and dusting off my piano skills.One day I hope to run again, but until then I’m learning patience.
Have you ever heard of Robert Jermain Thomas? You may not be familiar with his story, but his willingness to enter a country that would immediately execute any foreigner who stepped on their soil and secretly gift Bibles to others, brought Christ to a country that was considered impenetrable. This is an amazing story we all need to hear. It will bring you courage to step out in faith in your own life.
Robert Jermain Thomas’ Story
Robert J. Thomas left Great Britain with his wife Carrie and went to China as missionaries because they believed God was calling them to Asia. They were prepared to give up everything to follow his calling.
When his wife died in the mission field, Robert began to doubt their calling. It wasn’t until Robert met two Christian Korean men, who had been secretly leaving the country and returning unnoticed, that he “realized his suffering was nothing compared to need” and remembered his wife saying that they would follow no matter the cost.
With a renewed desire to light up Asia for Jesus, Robert willingly entered “the hermit kingdom,” which had previously executed 10,000 Christians and destroyed any Bibles found. Learning this fact encouraged him all the more to simply hand out Bibles. With this simple act, he not only handed out Bibles but handed over his life–a life that God used to turn Korea into the second largest missionary-sending nation in the world!
Torchlighters Heroes of the Faith DVDs Complete Set
The newest collection is 14 episodes.
Even if you don’t happen to be the winner of the giveaway, you can still bring this great series to your family. The entire set of 14 DVDs is only $79.99. Click here to find the details. My family purchased the complete set of DVDs last year for Christmas, and it has been a big hit!
All of the Torchlighters Heroes of the Faith DVDs have had a huge impact on my family and it will impact your family as well. My kids are learning that the greatest thing we can do is to give our lives fully to Christ whatever the cost. They get inspired by watching true-life heroes and are amazed at how God can use each “Torchlighter” in such a unique way. This is why I am thrilled that my children enjoy watching this animated series and the documentary. Enjoy them with your kids then dream and pray about how God will use your family in “Torchlighting” ways too!
Be sure to check out all the other giveaways that are part of the “Christ in Christmas Shopping Guide” and don’t forget you can enter daily to increase your chances to win!
This is not a sponsored post. We are sharing this because it’s something we love and hope it encourages you too!
I am an Oklahoman by birth, a Texan by current living situation, but claim the world as my playground.I love to travel and hope to someday soon take our family on adventures to far off lands, where we can share God with others and experience all the wonders He has created.
I am a mother of 5 crazy, homeschooling children ages 10 & under, wife to an amazing man, and daughter of the King of the Universe!I enjoy reading, making my kids laugh, cooking, all things natural, learning to play guitar and dusting off my piano skills.One day I hope to run again, but until then I’m learning patience.
Are you ready to do some Christmas shopping and get to know some fabulous companies that use the talents God has gifted them to honor him?
Before you kick off (or finish) all your Christmas shopping, we would like to highlight a handful of companies which are owned by Christians and/or offer products and services that will enhance your relationship with God.
Each company has some very unique and encouraging products or services that will delight anyone who receives them under the tree!
Wednesday, November 18 – Creating a Great Day’s gift to you!
We are kicking off the “Christ in Christmas Shopping Guide” giveaways with a copy of Ann Voskamp’s Unwrapping the Greatest Gift: A Family Celebration of Christmas. Colorful and eye catching, it will also catch your heart and throw it into the spirit of the season in a whole new way. Our family so enjoyed growing through Advent with this book last year. Seeing how God’s promises worked together over time to fulfill the greatest promise of all was awesome!
Thursday, November 19 – Torchlighters Heroes of the Faith Series
Torchlighters’ newest DVD spotlighting The Robert Jermain Thomas Story is amazing. It will embolden you to answer God’s calling in your life no matter what the cost. Their collection of DVDs will inspire you all year long. Check out all their DVD offering here.
Win the latest Torchlighters DVD!
Giveaway is open from Thursday, November 19 to Saturday, November 21 @ 11:59pm Central Time.
The Lettered Light’s light is shining brightly and creatively by bringing scripture to life in word art form! You will not want to miss your opportunity to have one of these special pieces displayed in your home for daily encouragement. Enter to win your own 8″ x 10″ Digital copy of your favorite Scripture Art from The Lettered Light!
Giveaway is open from Thursday, November 20 to Sunday, November 22 @ 11:59pm Central Time.
Guitars, ukulele, violins, mandolins, pianos–oh my! If you’ve ever wanted to take lessons to learn any of these instruments you will want to know about Barr None Music. Not only are they able to instruct you on any of these instruments, they can do it from the privacy of your own home, the lessons are for everyone in your family and the number of lessons are unlimited/month! Learn more about Barr None Music on Monday and be sure to enter the giveaway for the chance to win a musical experience.
Learn to play guitar, ukulele, mandolin, violin/fiddle and piano.
With locations in Branson, Missouri and Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Sight & Sound Theaters is more than just a musical production of a Bible story. It literally brings the Bible to life so that you will be spellbound and inspired by the scriptures in a whole new way. It truly is an experience your family will never forget so be sure to check out their giveaway next Tuesday.
Be sure to share the Good news and the companies that encourage it to be part of our every day lives!
We are highlighting each of these companies because we have personally used them and found them to bring light into our lives! We did not receive any compensation to write these post. Each company is supplying a giveaway item.
I am an Oklahoman by birth, a Texan by current living situation, but claim the world as my playground.I love to travel and hope to someday soon take our family on adventures to far off lands, where we can share God with others and experience all the wonders He has created.
I am a mother of 5 crazy, homeschooling children ages 10 & under, wife to an amazing man, and daughter of the King of the Universe!I enjoy reading, making my kids laugh, cooking, all things natural, learning to play guitar and dusting off my piano skills.One day I hope to run again, but until then I’m learning patience.
All of the titles in the Torchlighters’ series are inspiring. These last few are just as inspiring if not more. All of the men and women in this series willingly laid down their lives. They were selfless in their ambitions and because of their willingness to use their talents for the Lord, God blessed them in such ways that their names will be remembered for generations because they have impacted so many lives.
My prayer is that we will all be encouraged to put on the armor of the Lord, to walk in boldness and courage and be selfless with our lives so that our Lord and Savior may change the lives of many others with his love.
Very truly I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds.
John 12:24
The Jim Elliot Story
“One track Jim” only has the mission field on his mind. He knows God spared his life several times for a reason and that his purpose is to share the good news with others. He is an example of self sacrifice. Willing to go to the ends of the Earth, Jim introduces Christ to a tribe known for nothing other than murder and revenge. He and some other men reach out in love to this tribe and receive spears in return. The families of these men continue their work by continuing to show love, forgiveness and that revenge does not have to be part of their story. Christ is the best ending to all our stories!
The fastest runner in the world in the 400 meters found himself running everywhere. From the Olympics to cities in China saving lives, Eric Liddell (aka The Chariot of Fire guy) found himself using his talent for the Lord. The Lord emboldened him not only to run fast but to share his love in his actions and words where ever he went, even in the internment camp in China where he later died. Most of us only know him for his speed, but his life of ministry for the Lord is even more impressive than his Olympic records.
Prince Kaboo, later known as Samuel Morris, had a Saul to Paul experience. After being captured and tortured by a rival tribe, he trusted that his father would save him. As he was being tied and positioedn to be executed, Prince Kaboo called out to his father. His earthy father was unable to save him, but the Heavenly father he did not yet know did. Once Prince Kaboo realized who it was that saved him, he took on the name Samuel Morris and never stopped talking about his Heavenly Father and how he saves and changes lives. You will be inspired by this young man’s journey to bring God to his people and how he changed the lives of so many on the other side of the world.
Even if you are not the winner of this giveaway, the whole series is available for purchase here.
This is not a sponsored post. We did not receive any form of compensation for writing this post. We are sharing it because we personally use and enjoy this series and believe you will too. The giveaway is provided by the company.
I am an Oklahoman by birth, a Texan by current living situation, but claim the world as my playground.I love to travel and hope to someday soon take our family on adventures to far off lands, where we can share God with others and experience all the wonders He has created.
I am a mother of 5 crazy, homeschooling children ages 10 & under, wife to an amazing man, and daughter of the King of the Universe!I enjoy reading, making my kids laugh, cooking, all things natural, learning to play guitar and dusting off my piano skills.One day I hope to run again, but until then I’m learning patience.
You’ve already been introduced to Robert Jermain Thomas, Augustine, Gladys Aylward, William Booth, & Amy Carmichael. Now, you get the chance to meet some more Heroes of the Faith who have faced all types of different situations over the centuries but have one thing in common, they serve an amazing Savior and won’t let the world talk them out of it!
The John Bunyan Story
John Bunyan was initially known by his friends as one that would “keep the devil company in hell, ” but once he became a christian he still couldn’t shake the fear of eternal damnation. It was a constant struggle for him until he found some who lived with an eternal joy in their hearts. He took on this joy and grace by giving it all up to Christ and no longer carrying the burden of fear. Once he understood this, he couldn’t keep the good news to himself, even though it was illegal for anyone outside of the “official church of England” to preach. He shared his new found knowledge with other hungry souls and was imprisoned for 12 years. While imprisoned he not only continued to preach but also wrote The Pilgrim’s Progress, which is the 2nd best selling book of all time behind the Bible.
This is my absolute favorite. Perpetua was the daughter of a very wealthy Roman citizen in Carthage and a mother to a baby boy. She and her fellow brothers & sisters in Christ met secretly to encourage each other as Christianity was illegal and punishable by death. Once caught in the act of worshiping, she and several others were jailed. The peace, love, and absolute trust they held in Christ while rejoicing at the chance to suffer for their savior baffled the jail keeper, who worshiped the roman gods. This jailer witnessed firsthand how they leaned into Christ and rejoiced in the answer to their prayers and then received the answers they had been given. Before Perpetua braved physical death for a glorious eternal life, she wrote down everything for her son, so he would understand the sacrifice she made and the jailer finished the story of how God protected her and the others in the gladiators’ arena.
This is my oldest son’s favorite. He calls it the soldier story and by the end you will know why. This powerful story of Corrie ten Boom and her family brings to the forefront a love for all life, a willingness to save others no matter the cost, an understanding of what being grateful is no matter the circumstance and what true forgiveness looks like. Corrie’s family hid Jews from the Natzis during War World II and were sent to concentration camps for their actions. God promised Corrie and her sister they would be freed from Auschwitz and that Corrie would go on to serve all those who had survived as well.
Would you believe that at one time it was against the law in England to have the Scriptures written or spoken in English? Immediate death came to anyone who broke this law. Scripture interpretation was held strictly by the church authorities. Tyndal believed all should have access to Scripture even the most common person. He chose to do God’s work without the church’s permission and courageously started translating the Bible into English. He became a fugitive and a lawbreaker in the eyes of England but an obedient follower in the eyes of God. His courage cost him his physical life but within a short time after his death, his last prayer came true.
In newly communist Romania, Christians are forced to choose between serving their God or their country. Richard Wurmbrand stood courageously for his God and continually spoke out to everyone he met even while being imprisoned and tortured for 8 years. The communist party tried to destroy his family by splitting them up and forcing them into hard labor or communistic thought but through it all their courage and trust in God only burned brighter. Because of their courage and willingness to take a stand for modern day martyrs, they later moved to the United States and started an organization called Voice of the Martyrs, which to this day reaches out to those being persecuted for their faith.
John Wesley had such zeal for the Lord, but his zeal was legalistic and very strict. He does everything he can to be the perfect christian but is at a loss because he doesn’t have peace. Once he understands salvation by grace and what trusting Christ looks like, his life drastically changes. Joy takes over and his zeal is enhanced by the power of grace coupled with spiritual discipline. He shares the message openly for all to hear outside of the church doors and brings salvation to many as well as anger to others who don’t want this message to be spread. Since this message is not welcome within the pulpits of the churches in England at the time, John and others later found the Methodist movement.
Even if you are not the winner of this giveaway, the whole series is available for purchase here.
This is not a sponsored post. We did not receive any form of compensation for writing this post. We are sharing it because we personally use and enjoy this series and believe you will too. The giveaway is provided by the company.
I am an Oklahoman by birth, a Texan by current living situation, but claim the world as my playground.I love to travel and hope to someday soon take our family on adventures to far off lands, where we can share God with others and experience all the wonders He has created.
I am a mother of 5 crazy, homeschooling children ages 10 & under, wife to an amazing man, and daughter of the King of the Universe!I enjoy reading, making my kids laugh, cooking, all things natural, learning to play guitar and dusting off my piano skills.One day I hope to run again, but until then I’m learning patience.
Last year, a friend introduced my family to the award-winng Torchlighters series and ever since then my family has been absolutely hooked! This animated, biographical series highlights Christians a.k.a. Heroes of the Faith, who have stood up for their faith, have been tested, and have remained faithful!
And now I want to introduce it to you and give you a chance to win your own copy of one of these fabulous stories!
The creators of this series have found a way to bring the heart of the message to stand up for Christ whatever the cost and the biographical history home so that even the youngest viewers can watch and be encouraged but not frightened. I feel completely comfortable allowing my 2 year old and my tenderhearted 4 year old watch these encouraging movies.
Before watching this series, I only knew a handful of these names but didn’t know much of their stories. Now, through this series we are being encouraged by brothers & sisters from the past who loved Christ too!
How many of these stories are you familiar with?
The Robert Jermain Thomas Story
This is the newest Torchlighters’ DVD and I can’t wait to watch it. From the online summary I’ve learned it is about a missionary in the mid nineteenth century, who risks his life to enter Korea and share the good news with a country that is doing everything to keep foreigners & Christianity out.
This is my tenderhearted 4 year old’s absolute favorite! She loves to watch how God works through Gladys as she takes charge and cares for 100 children. She loves how Gladys leans on Jesus and how we see God’s protective hand over them, guiding them on their long journey through extremely rough terrain while helping them avoiding the Japanese who are attacking China. It’s just a small piece in this beautiful story but a very powerful one for children to see how having faith, courage and trusting God will make the impossible possible.
This is one of my 7 year old’s favorites. Words are powerful and God has gifted each one of us with wonderful talents that he wants us to use for His glory. Augustine starts out using his talents for his own glory and pleasure but through a series of events, his mothers’s prayers are answered when he comes to know Christ and then uses his gift of oration to take a stand for Christ. He goes from being the “voice of the emperor” and believing that only fools would believe in such superstitions to being a priest then later a bishop, an avid writer, defender of the faith and one of the most influential early church fathers.
God truly loves every single soul, no matter how poor, how wretched or absolutely worthless the world seems to deem them to be. William revitalized the people of the East End of London by bringing God’s love, hope and salvation to them. Although he was initially met with ridicule and violence, his persistence and determination started a revolution of souls and the Salvation Army was born from it.
This is the very first Torchlighter’s DVD that we saw and we sat in rapt attention, learning about how Amy became the light to girls who were given to the Indian temple so that their impoverished families could be blessed by the gods. It shares the story of the first of many souls, Preena, and the miraculous way God rescued her from the temple by bringing her to Amy’s safe care. By bringing Preena to Amy, God brought Amy’s mission to light. She began fighting for these children and saving them from their forced life of “marrying the gods.”
Even if you are not the winner of this giveaway, the whole series is available for purchase here.
This is not a sponsored post. We did not receive any form of compensation for writing this post. We are sharing it because we personally use and enjoy this series and believe you will too. The giveaway is provided by the company.
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f sacrifice. Willing to go to the ends of the Earth, Jim introduces Christ to a tribe known for nothing other than murder and revenge. He and some other men reach out in love to this tribe and receive spears in return. The families of these men continue their work by continuing to show love, forgiveness and that revenge does not have to be part of their story. Christ is the best ending to all our stories!
guy) found himself using his talent for the Lord. The Lord emboldened him not only to run fast but to share his love in his actions and words where ever he went, even in the internment camp in China where he later died. Most of us only know him for his speed, but his life of ministry for the Lord is even more impressive than his Olympic records.
that saved him, he took on the name Samuel Morris and never stopped talking about his Heavenly Father and how he saves and changes lives. You will be inspired by this young man’s journey to bring God to his people and how he changed the lives of so many on the other side of the world.
Carthage and a mother to a baby boy. She and her fellow brothers & sisters in Christ met secretly to encourage each other as Christianity was illegal and punishable by death. Once caught in the act of worshiping, she and several others were jailed. The peace, love, and absolute trust they held in Christ while rejoicing at the chance to suffer for their savior baffled the jail keeper, who worshiped the roman gods. This jailer witnessed firsthand how they leaned into Christ and rejoiced in the answer to their prayers and then received the answers they had been given. Before Perpetua braved physical death for a glorious eternal life, she wrote down everything for her son, so he would understand the sacrifice she made and the jailer finished the story of how God protected her and the others in the gladiators’ arena.
my oldest son’s favorite. He calls it the soldier story and by the end you will know why. This powerful story of Corrie ten Boom and her family brings to the forefront a love for all life, a willingness to save others no matter the cost, an understanding of what being grateful is no matter the circumstance and what true forgiveness looks like. Corrie’s family hid Jews from the Natzis during War World II and were sent to concentration camps for their actions. God promised Corrie and her sister they would be freed from Auschwitz and that Corrie would go on to serve all those who had survived as well.
es written or spoken in English? Immediate death came to anyone who broke this law. Scripture interpretation was held strictly by the church authorities. Tyndal believed all should have access to Scripture even the most common person. He chose to do God’s work without the church’s permission and courageously started translating the Bible into English. He became a fugitive and a lawbreaker in the eyes of England but an obedient follower in the eyes of God. His courage cost him his physical life but within a short time after his death, his last prayer came true.
n newly communist Romania, Christians are forced to choose between serving their God or their country. Richard Wurmbrand stood courageously for his God and continually spoke out to everyone he met even while being imprisoned and tortured for 8 years. The communist party tried to destroy his family by splitting them up and forcing them into hard labor or communistic thought but through it all their courage and trust in God only burned brighter. Because of their courage and willingness to take a stand for modern day martyrs, they later moved to the United States and started an organization called 
This is the newest Torchlighters’ DVD and I can’t wait to watch it. From the online summary I’ve learned it is about a missionary in the mid nineteenth century, who risks his life to enter Korea and share the good news with a country that is doing everything to keep foreigners & Christianity out.
This is one of my 7 year old’s favorites. Words are powerful and God has gifted each one of us with wonderful talents that he wants us to use for His glory. Augustine starts out using his talents for his own glory and pleasure but through a series of events, his mothers’s prayers are answered when he comes to know Christ and then uses his gift of oration to take a stand for Christ. He goes from being the “voice of the emperor” and believing that only fools would believe in such superstitions to being a priest then later a bishop, an avid writer, defender of the faith and one of the most influential early church fathers.
that we saw and we sat in rapt attention, learning about how Amy became the light to girls who were given to the Indian temple so that their impoverished families could be blessed by the gods. It shares the story of the first of many souls, Preena, and the miraculous way God rescued her from the temple by bringing her to Amy’s safe care. By bringing Preena to Amy, God brought Amy’s mission to light. She began fighting for these children and saving them from their forced life of “marrying the gods.”
