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About the Author

Irene Howat's other books include the best selling biography of Maureen McKenna From Whitewashed Stairs to Heaven and her own story told in Pain My Companion
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Obras por Irene Howat

Ten Boys Who Made A Difference (2002) 404 exemplares
Ten Boys Who Didn't Give In (2015) 317 exemplares
John Newton: A Slave Set Free (1800) 129 exemplares
Streets Paved With Gold (2003) 33 exemplares
Betty Greene: Courage Has Wings (2017) 26 exemplares
My Beloved Russia (2005) 17 exemplares
A Week in the Life of MAF (2006) 15 exemplares
Light In The City (2001) 15 exemplares
William Work a Lot (Little Lots) (2005) 12 exemplares
From Whitewashed Stairs To Heaven (2000) 10 exemplares
Harry Help a Lot (Little Lots) (2005) 10 exemplares
Bobby Boast-a-Lot (Little Lots) (2005) 10 exemplares
Granny Grump a Lot (Little Lots) (1847) 10 exemplares
Lucy Lie a Lot (Little Lots) (2005) 9 exemplares
Stopped Work Start Living (2005) 9 exemplares
Lorna Look a Lot (Little Lots) (2005) 8 exemplares
Books Ablaze (2012) 7 exemplares
God Answers Prayer for Boys (2013) 7 exemplares
100 Fascinating Bible Facts (2009) 6 exemplares
Pain, My Companion (1991) 5 exemplares
When the Thornbush Blooms (2001) 2 exemplares
God Answers Prayer for Girls (2013) 1 exemplar
The Gladness of Birds (2020) 1 exemplar

Etiquetado

Conhecimento Comum

Nome canónico
Howat, Irene
Sexo
female
Nacionalidade
Scotland, UK
País (no mapa)
UK
Locais de residência
Scotland, UK
Organizações
Free Church of Scotland
Christian Focus Publishers

Membros

Críticas

A fascinating book detailing the history of the London City Mission since its inception in the 1800's. This reads, at times, like a Dickens novel, and gives an honest overview of the development of British urban society through the generations.

It is incredible that the mission managed to keep its focus on the Gospel as the primary source of help and hope even when faced with terrible circumstances including both world wars, famine, overcrowding, disease etc. The moral decline and flagging numbers attending church are also documented along with the various missionaries' views on this subject. LCM has never set out to be a network of churches, but rather a vehicle to draw those who wouldn't otherwise go into a church building under the sound of the Gospel.

This book is now 15 years out of date, but still provides a valuable insight into the principles and workings of one of the most effective missionary organisations in England.

Highly recommended both for the historical value and for consideration as we find creative ways to continue sharing the Gospel in our day.

The post-script is a letter written to LCM by a man who witnessed an encounter between an LCM missionary and a drunkard lying on the floor. I wrote it out when I first read this book as a reminder that we never know who is watching us as Christians.
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sparkleandchico | Dec 25, 2017 |
This is a fun, fast-paced read for the younger readers or a good read-aloud for the older elementary ages. I read it to learn more about Patricia St John, and I am delighted with the lady I met! If you have girls who need a great role model or a push to be a little more adventurous, the story of Patricia St. John is just the story!

We have read books she wrote and have seen the movie Treasures of the Snow - all based on places she has lived. Her books are based on her life experiences, and she had some real adventure along the way!… (mais)
 
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the4otts | Oct 3, 2015 |
A nice short elementary introduction to ten men who had differnet impacts on the Christian faith; makes you want to learn more about each of them
 
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longhorndaniel | 2 outras críticas | May 29, 2013 |
George Muller was a thief when he was younger and spent time in jail for his crimes. Brother Andrew grew up in Holland during the second World War and played tricks on German soldiers. Nicky Cruz grew up in a family where spirit worship was a regular occurrence. He became a very angry young man, out to cause trouble.

John Newton was captured at a young age and forced to join Her Majesty's Navy, leaving his friends and family behind. What happened to these young boys and how did God make them into men who changed their world? Read how George Muller was finally trusted with millions of pounds. Discover how Brother Andrew grew up to be a smuggler of Bibles. Read how Nicky Cruz was rescued from self-destruction and eventually went on to begin one of the largest youth organisations reaching out to hurt and confused young people throughout the world.… (mais)
 
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OCMCCP | 2 outras críticas | Oct 27, 2011 |

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Estatísticas

Obras
62
Membros
5,112
Popularidade
#4,892
Avaliação
4.0
Críticas
9
ISBN
88
Línguas
10

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