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This morning I finished reading If we only knew … Remarkable True Stories of God’s Intervention. It is written by John Murray, who for 20 years was Executive Director of Eurovangelism Canada, a ministry that has delivered humanitarian aid and the gospel to Eastern Europe for the past forty-five years.

As a freelance book reviewer, I read many books, but this one moved me in a way few books have. John is an excellent communicator, and his stories are captivating. But more importantly, he continually brings readers face-to-face with a sovereign God who intervenes in our lives at every level.

I will be posting a review in the next few days.

In the meantime, you can learn more about this book by visiting the author’s website. I highly recommend this book.

This morning I was perusing the Spring, 2008 issue of BCM World, the mission publication of BCM International only to discover an absolutely fascinating story of effective prayer in a Bible Club held in an elementary school in Scotland.

The head teacher of the school did not want BCM worker, Steve Marr, to hold a Bible Club in his school, so insisted that one of the teachers sit in on Marr’s Bible Club in hopes of hearing or observing something that could be used to get the club kicked off the premises. Miss Roberts, the designated teacher sat through the classes, clearly unhappy about what was taking place.

Things really began to unravel after Steve taught a lesson on the life of Joseph. He gave the children a homework assignment to “talk to God about any problem and ask Him to sort it out.” He noticed Miss Roberts growing increasingly agitated. About three weeks after teaching that lesson, Miss Roberts ordered Marr into her office. He thought the end of his Club had arrived, but something totally amazing was about to unfold.

You can read God’s Grace Abounding in Scotland online. You won’t be sorry you took the time!