Russell Conwell was a 19th-century attorney, philanthropist and writer, who later became a Baptist minister and founder of Temple University in Philadelphia. Conwell was known for his eloquent sermons, and the stories he often told to illustrate spiritual and life principles. One of his most acclaimed essays is titled “Acres of Diamonds.” It was written before Conwell became a pastor, and published in book form in 1890 by the John Y. Huber Company of Philadelphia. He delivered this message Continue Reading
God’s Glory in the Little {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
It’s the season of small. Tiny lights twinkle. Cookies substitute entrees at parties. Our song selection shrinks as we delete in repeating the same tunes. Little things make us nostalgic and remind us to appreciate what we usually overlook. Miniature figures remind us of the quaint scene in history that changed eternity. God has a history of making much of little. We see this in the celebration of the birth of our Savior. Jesus incarnate was once the size of a poppy Continue Reading
