Christians You Should Know

M’Cheyne’s Bible Reading Plan Each year I adopt some plan for my daily devotional reading of Scripture. To be honest, I try to vary this a little each year to keep it fresh. Over the last year, I have been using a plan that Robert Murray M’Cheyne developed for the people that he pastored. It is helpful for several reasons: It leads you through the Old Testament once and the New Testament and Psalms twice during the year. It gives a variety of Scripture passages to read each day - historical, prophetical, and devotional. It divides the readings into readings for the morning and for the evening. It promotes a reading for private devotions and one for family devotions. It encourages the church family to read through the Bible together. M’Cheyne’s heart was to strengthen families and the church family, while deepening the personal devotion of each Christian. I can tell you from personal experience, that it has been a delight to follow. (Read M'Cheyne's full introduction to his system HERE).  We have decided to make M’Cheyne’s plan available through Enjoying the Journey this year, with the prayer that God will use it to lead all of us to a life full of the Word in the days ahead. Download the interactive PDF. 

A Full Life » Robert Murray M’Cheyne

December 11, 2024
A Full Life Robert Murray M'Cheyne was one of the rare souls who was allowed to live and labor only a few years, but his influence has had a profound...
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Christians You Should Know: William Bradford

December 6, 2023
“This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that...
Nate Saint, Jim Elliot, Roger Youderian, Pete Fleming, Ed McCulley, Operation Auca, Missionaries killed in Ecuador

Stories You Should Know: Operation Auca

November 29, 2023
“For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; While we look not at the things which are...
Christians You Should Know: C.T. Studd. C.T. Studd, Today, we are looking at the life of C.T. Studd. He gave all for the cause of Christ and we can do the same no matter the cost.

Christians You Should Know: C.T. Studd

November 15, 2023
LISTEN TO THIS TRAVELER'S TALES: “For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.” – Luke 19:10 A Snapshot of the Life of...
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Christians You Should Know: Richard Wurmbrand

November 1, 2023
“For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.” –...
Susannah Spurgeon started the Book Fund. The Book Fund mailed over 250,000 volumes to thousands of ministers around the world. This image links to a short biography of the life of Mrs. Spurgeon

Christians You Should Know: Susannah Spurgeon

October 25, 2023
“Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies.” – Isaiah 41:10 Listen to a Traveler's Tales episode about this remarkable woman: A Snapshot of the Life...
John Wesley, Father of Methodism and evangelist, saw many thousands come to Christ - his ministry was remarkable and fruitful.

Christians You Should Know: John Wesley

October 18, 2023
“There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. For the law of the Spirit of life...
William Carey (the famous missionary to India) wrote, "When I am gone, say nothing about Dr. Carey; speak about Dr. Carey's Savior."

Christians You Should Know: William Carey

October 4, 2023
Christians You Should Know: William Carey “For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also aboundeth by Christ.” – 2 Corinthians 1:5 Listen to William Carey's...
Ryle was deeply influenced by the writings of John Bunyan and the preaching of D.L. Moody. Ryle labored in the study and preaching of God's Word.

Christians You Should Know: J.C. Ryle

September 27, 2023
Christians You Should Know: J.C. Ryle “And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:” – Hebrews 10:24 Listen to this account on Traveler's Tales:...
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Christians You Should Know: John Leland

September 20, 2023
“Every word of God is pure: He is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.” – Proverbs 30:5 A Snapshot of the Life of John Leland: Born:...
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Christians You Should Know: Noah Webster

September 13, 2023
“For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep...
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Christians You Should Know: R.A. Torrey

September 7, 2023
“The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him.” – Proverbs 20:7 A Snapshot of the Life of Reuben Archer Torrey: Born: Jan. 28, 1856 –...
Mary M. Slessor, [the] "White Queen of Okoyung." Missionary to eastern Nigeria in the 1800's. Her last words were "O God, release me."

Christians You Should Know: Mary Slessor

August 30, 2023
“Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth. And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I...
Shortly before passing, David Brainerd wrote to his brother, "I would not have spent my life otherwise for the whole world." David Brainerd native Americans, missionaries

Christians You Should Know: David Brainerd

August 23, 2023
“In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink.” - John 7:37 A...
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Christians You Should Know: Billy Sunday

August 16, 2023
“O fear the Lord, ye his saints: for there is no want to them that fear him. The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the Lord shall...
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Christians You Should Know: George Müller

August 9, 2023
“I am the LORD thy God, which brought thee out of the land of Egypt: open thy mouth wide, and I will fill it.” – Psalm 81:10 A Snapshot of...
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Christians You Should Know: William Booth

August 1, 2023
“Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen...
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Christians You Should Know: Anna and Susan Warner

July 27, 2023
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” – John 3:16 A Snapshot...
While many know him for his famous hymns and carols, many of Wesley's greatest writings were not published. Charles was in the habit of addressing some hymns and poems to those he respected. In fact, the great George Whitefield often quoted Wesley's hymns in his journal entries. The two men were strong friends and encouraged each other frequently throughout the years.

Christians You Should Know: Charles Wesley

July 19, 2023
“Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father...
Peter Marshall's preaching, prayers, and counsel encouraged and guided many of America's leaders through those dark times of trouble during WW2. Picture leads to an article about Peter Marshall

Christians You Should Know: Peter Marshall

July 12, 2023
“Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.”...
The story and life of Amy Carmichael seem to be almost forgotten among young Christians today. The Lord used this remarkable woman of faith in tremendous ways.

Christians You Should Know: Amy Carmichael

July 5, 2023
“For with God nothing shall be impossible.” – Luke 1:37 A Snapshot of the Life of Amy Carmichael: Born: Dec. 16, 1867 - Millisle, Northern Ireland Died:  Jan. 18, 1951 - Dohnavur,...
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Moody’s Great Impact Upon My Life by Bob Crichton

June 28, 2023
”For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” – John 3:16 A Snapshot...
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Christians You Should Know: Adoniram Judson

June 21, 2023
"That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length,...
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Christians You Should Know: Frances Ridley Havergal

June 14, 2023
"I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service" (Romans 12:1). A...
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Christians You Should Know: George Whitefield

May 31, 2023
"Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. Marvel not that I said unto...
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Christians You Should Know: George Washington

May 31, 2023
“When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.” – Proverbs 29:2 A Snapshot of the Life of George Washington: Born:...
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Christians You Should Know: John Newton

May 24, 2023
“And thou shalt remember that thou wast a bondman in the land of Egypt, and the LORD thy God redeemed thee: therefore I command thee this thing to day.” (Deuteronomy...
Nicholas von Zinzendorf was an aristocrat God used with other Moravians. Under his influence, the greatest mission thrust in centuries began.

Christians You Should Know: Nicholas von Zinzendorf

May 16, 2023
Christians You Should Know: Nicholas von Zinzendorf "That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death."...
Charles Spurgeon

Christians You Should Know: Charles Spurgeon

May 10, 2023
"For we can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth." - 2 Corinthians 13:8 A Snapshot of the Life of Charles Spurgeon: Born: June 19, 1834, in Kelvedon,...
When asked about the countless sufferings and hardships he endured in Africa, David Livingstone replied, "I never made a sacrifice"

Christians You Should Know: David Livingstone

May 2, 2023
“Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.” – Matthew 28:20 A Snapshot...
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Christians You Should Know: Raymund Lull

April 26, 2023
“And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.” – Romans 5:5 A Snapshot...
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Christians You Should Know: William Wilberforce

April 19, 2023
"And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not." - Galatians 6:9 A Snapshot of the Life of William...
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Christians You Should Know: John Harper

April 12, 2023
"...Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved..." - Acts 16:31 A Snapshot of the Life of John Harper: Born: May 29, 1872, in Houston, Scotland Died: April 14, 1912,...
Fanny Crosby said “Because, when I get to heaven, the first face that shall ever gladden my sight will be that of my Savior.” 

Christians You Should Know: Fanny Crosby

April 5, 2023
“Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like...
In sermon preparation, Morgan would read the book he was going to reach through forty to fifty times before he would even begin to study it!

Christians You Should Know: G. Campbell Morgan

March 29, 2023
“Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” – 2 Timothy 2:15 A Snapshot of the Life...
Jim Elliot, Operation Auca, "God, I pray, light these idle sticks of my life, and may I burn up for Thee. I seek not a long life but a full one like Yours, Lord Jesus."

Christians You Should Know: Jim Elliot

March 22, 2023
"A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps." - Proverbs 16:9 Listen to this story on Traveler's Tales: A Snapshot of the Life of Jim Elliot:...
Ponder these excerpts from the final prayer of seventeen-year-old Lady Jane Grey. These words were penned hours before her execution.

Christians You Should Know: Lady Jane Grey

March 15, 2023
"The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe." - Proverbs 18:10 Listen to this account on Traveler's Tales: A Snapshot of...
Great heartache and financial ruin brought Penney to understand how much more Christ had to offer. We have key lessons to learn from Penney.

Christians You Should Know: JC Penney

March 8, 2023
"And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise." - Luke 6:31 A Snapshot of the Life of James Cash Penney: Born: Sept....
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Christians You Should Know: Eric Liddell

March 1, 2023
Christians You Should Know: Eric Liddell “Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help...
Christians You Should Know: Hudson Taylor, faith in God, China Island Mission. Hudson Taylor had a mantra that lives on today: "God is always advancing." He worked tirelessly to reach the people of China with the gospel.

Christians You Should Know: Hudson Taylor

February 22, 2023
"And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God." - Mark 11:22 A Snapshot of the Life of Hudson Taylor: Born: May 21, 1832, in Barnsley; England Died: June 3,...
Polycarp, Polycarp teacher, Polycarp defended the truth

Christians You Should Know: Polycarp

February 15, 2023
“Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly...
Corrie Ten Boom teaches us that forgiveness is possible no matter the depth of hurt you endure. God's grace extends beyond all hurt...

Christians You Should Know: Corrie ten Boom

February 8, 2023
“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.” – Psalm 91:1 A Snapshot of the Life of Corrie Ten...
John Bunyan wrote nine books during his twelve-year imprisonment. Study the life of Bunyan. Read his Pilgrim's Progress and Holy War.

Christians You Should Know: John Bunyan

February 1, 2023
"Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the...
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Christians You Should Know: Booker T. Washington

January 25, 2023
"And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;  Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve...
Dietrich Bonhoeffer declared, "Discipleship can tolerate no conditions which might come between Jesus and our obedience to Him." When Christ calls a man

Christians You Should Know: Dietrich Bonhoeffer

January 18, 2023
"Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me." - Matthew 16:24 A Snapshot...
William Borden wrote over the years: "No Reserve! No Retreat! No Regrets!" He was characterized by an "abiding passion for the souls of men."

Christians You Should Know: William Borden

January 11, 2023
"If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, and prepared unto every good work." - 2...
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New in 2023: Christians You Should Know

January 4, 2023
One of the highlights of our blog articles last year was a special series on hymn histories. (You may access all of them in the ETJ archive here.) Each Wednesday...