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Tag: Christian History

Faithfulness, not heroics, can change the destinies of thousands.

Biopic of a Quiet Hero, Nicholas Winton

September 29, 2023 John Stonestreet Leave a comment

Faithfulness, not heroics, can change the destinies of thousands.

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Posted in: Articles, The Point Filed under: Christian hero, Christian History, Faith, Nicholas Winton
Taking cues from the greats, Christians can impact culture by simply sharing great stories.

Tolkien, Eliot, and the Power of Story

September 28, 2023 John Stonestreet Leave a comment

Taking cues from the greats, Christians can impact culture by simply sharing great stories. 

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Posted in: Articles, BreakPoint Filed under: Christian History, JRR Tolkien, storytelling, TS Eliot
How the great author wove his life and faith throughout his work.

Remembering J.R.R. Tolkien

September 1, 2023 John Stonestreet Leave a comment

How the great author wove his life and faith throughout his work.

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Posted in: Articles, BreakPoint Filed under: Christian History, historical figure, J. R. R. Tolkien, Literature, Middle Earth, The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings
Blaise Pascal’s intellect, passion, and eloquence have lost none of their fire, dedicated as they were to the God who claimed his total devotion.

The Life, Faith, and Brilliance of Blaise Pascal

August 18, 2023 John Stonestreet Leave a comment

Blaise Pascal’s intellect, passion, and eloquence have lost none of their fire, dedicated as they were to the God who…

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Posted in: Articles, BreakPoint Filed under: Apologetics, blaise pascal, Christian History, historical figure, Philosophy
Parliamentarian was a self-professed fanatic for the Gospel, leading him to be a key abolitionist of the slave trade.

Death of William Wilberforce

July 28, 2023 John Stonestreet Leave a comment

Parliamentarian was a self-professed fanatic for the Gospel, leading him to be a key abolitionist of the slave trade. 

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Posted in: Articles, BreakPoint Filed under: abolitionist, Christian History, historical figure, History, Real Christianity, Slavery, William Wilberforce
...and the world was reminded that faithfulness to Christ is possible amid radical evil.

July 27, 1945 – Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s Parents Learn of His Death

July 27, 2023 John Stonestreet Leave a comment

… and the world was reminded that faithfulness to Christ is possible amid radical evil.

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Posted in: Articles, The Point Filed under: Christian History, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Faithfulness, testimony
Orphaned and then educated by Christian missionaries, Feng Shan saved thousands of Jews in concentration camps by boldly issuing Chinese visas for escape.

Ho Feng Shan: How God Used the Chinese-Born Diplomat During World War II

July 26, 2023 John Stonestreet Leave a comment

Orphaned and then educated by Christian missionaries, Feng Shan saved thousands of Jews in concentration camps by boldly issuing Chinese visas…

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Posted in: Articles, BreakPoint Filed under: China, Christian History, Germany, historical figure, missionary, testimony, World War II, WWII
Perhaps, given how quickly the evangelical bubble burst, part of the problem was that it was filled with shallow belief.

The Rise and Fall of Evangelical America: Lasting Faith Needs Deeper Soil

July 25, 2023 John Stonestreet Leave a comment

Perhaps, given how quickly the evangelical bubble burst, part of the problem was that it was filled with shallow belief.

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Posted in: Articles, BreakPoint Filed under: America, Apologetics, Atheism, Christian History, Church, Evangelicalism, Faith, History
In a time when our brothers and sisters face more persecution than ever, the stories from across times and cultures told in The New Book of Christian Martyrs will inform your faith and your prayers.

Updating Foxe: The New Book of Christian Martyrs

July 24, 2023 John Stonestreet Leave a comment

In a time when our brothers and sisters face more persecution than ever, the stories from across times and cultures…

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Posted in: Articles, BreakPoint Filed under: Christian figures, Christian History, discrimination, Foxe’s Book of Martyrs, Martyrdom, Martyrs, testimony
Senior Colson Fellow’s book documents moments in history when Christians living amongst pagans boldly confronted bad ideas to protect its victims.

Why Caring for Children Has Always Been a Priority of the Church

July 19, 2023 John Stonestreet Leave a comment

Senior Colson Fellow’s book documents moments in history when Christians living amongst pagans boldly confronted bad ideas to protect its…

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Posted in: Articles, BreakPoint Filed under: charity, Christian History, Christian Love, historical figure, Marriage and Family, Pandita Ramabai

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