Trailblazers

1.

Eric Liddell

Finish the Race

~ John Keddie

As a young child Eric Liddell lived in the exotic climate of China. His parents worked there as missionaries, teaching the good news of Jesus. Eric's life from then on brought him to boarding school in England, university in... read more

2.

Gladys Aylward

No Mountain Too High

~ Myrna Grant

Many looked on Gladys Aylward's expedition to mainland China as foolhardy and dangerous. It was. On her own, as a single female she carried her passport and other documents along with the only money and belongings that she in a... read more

3.

Corrie Ten Boom

Watchmaker's Daughter

~ Jean Watson

The story of Corrie ten Boom has inspired millions of people all over the world. Jean Watson is a skilful author and presents Corrie's stirring life and challenging hope-filled message for young readers. The Watchmaker's Daughter... read more

4.

George Whitefield

Voice That Woke the World

~ Lucille Travis

George Whitefield's voice was the envy of many a professional actor. He could hold a crowd's attention like no other. But although he had wanted to be an actor as a young boy George's voice was used for greater things. After... read more

5.

Paul Brand

The Shoes That Love Made

~ Lucille Travis

Paul Brand grew up in the Kolli Malai hills in India having his lessons in tree branches and going from one end of the year to the other barefoot and happy. He was determined never to leave India, never to wear shoes and never to... read more

6.

Joni Eareckson Tada

Swimming Against the Tide

~ Catherine MacKenzie

Joni Eareckson is a well-known Christian speaker and author from America but there was a day when she was a teenage girl in a bathing costume with nothing on her mind but boys, make up and her beloved horse, Tumbleweed. However,... read more

7.

David Brainerd

A Love for the Lost

~ Brian Cosby

Life on the American frontier in the early 1700s was very difficult - continually threatened by disease, attack, and brutally cold winters. The English and Native Americans lived side by side, which often led to conflict. David... read more

8.

Patricia St. John

The Story Behind the Stories

~ Irene Howat

Patricia St. John's life is a story in itself but she grew up to become one of the world's best-loved Christian writers for children. After almost being born in the middle of a storm on the Bay of Biscay it was no surprise to see... read more

9.

William Wilberforce

The Freedom Fighter

~ Derick Bingham

From the book: 'No! No! cried the little boy, 'Please no! I want to stay with my Mother!' 'Be quiet!' shouted the man who roughly pulled his mother from him. She was taken to a raised platform and offered for sale, immediately.... read more

10.

Amy Carmichael

Rescuer By Night

~ Kay Walsh

'I can't see! It's dark everywhere. What place is this? Where am I?' Jeya was only four years old and was terrified as she tried to peer about the dark and gloomy temple. Between the pillars was a huge stone body. She shivered... read more