Books with author W. Terry Whalin

He was not your "typical" missionary-he was an African called to serve in the United States. No one would believe the adventures of nineteenth-century missionary Samuel Morris- unless they believe in a God of compassion and grace. Samuel Morris began life as Kaboo, the eldest son of a tribal chieftain. He was a prince, but then he became a pawn-held in torturous limbo until his father could pay ransom to an enemy tribe. When Kaboo's captors became too greedy, and no amount of ivory could rescue him, a death of unbelievable cruelty awaited. And then God intervened. From Kaboo's miraculous escape, to his acceptance of Christ and baptism by missionaries, to his remarkable voyage to America where he would have an amazing impact on scores of lives, the story of Samuel Morris is an is an adventure of divine proportions.

Amidst the millions of committed Christians in each generation, a handful rise to special prominence. Learn more about their exciting and inspiring lives in Barbour's "Heroes of the Faith" series.Terry Whalin. Her many speeches based on the belief that people best show their love for God by their active concern for others made her an American abolitionist.

Taking the Good News to the nations.During the past three decades, Dr. Luis Palau (1934-) has preached the Good News to more than twelve million people in some sixty nations, resulting in more than 600,000 decisions for Christ. Palau's ministry is founded upon three critical events that took place early in his life committing his life to Jesus Christ, deciding to give his life in service for Christ, and discovering how to live a joyful, Christ-centered life. Out of these choices has grown a worldwide ministry that each year reaches thousands through crusades and rallies and millions more through his radio and television programs.The inspiring story of how God raises up one of the mightiest evangelists of our time.

For challenge and encouragement in your Christian life, read the life stories of the Heroes of the Faith. The novelized biographies of this series are inspiring and easy-to-read, ideal for Christians of any age or background. In Samuel Morris, you’ll get to know the African prince who was kidnapped in a tribal conflict, miraculously freed and converted to Christianity, and ultimately a “missionary to America” through his powerful testimony. Appropriate for readers from junior high through adult, helpful for believers of any background, these biographies encourage greater Christian commitment through the example of heroes like Samuel Morris.