Women Worth Knowing

Bertha, born in November 1888, struggled through most of her young life with doubts about her salvation. She had a habit of going forward at every altar call because she never felt she had a true relationship with Jesus. She excelled in school and Sunday School. She worked harder than everyone else, memorized whole passages of Scripture when only one verse was required, and topped her class in every subject. Yet, the gnawing sense of not truly knowing Jesus continued to haunt her.

Her whole family attended church, but they were not enthusiastic believers until one fateful summer when they all attended a revival meeting. From that time forward, Bertha became a new woman. She began an earnest schedule of two hours of private prayer each day and daily walks with the Lord.

Bertha became a powerhouse for Jesus, serving more than 40 years on the mission field. After returning home, she spent the next 38 years busier than ever in the service of Jesus.

Listen to the remarkable story of Bertha Smith. It is one you will not soon forget.

Resources:

10 Women Who Changed the World by Daniel L. Skin

Women of Awakenings by Lewis and Betty Drummond

Miss Bertha: Woman of Revival by Lewis Drummond

How the Spirit Filled My Life: Bertha Smit

Have you ever felt expendable? That's exactly how Dr. Eleanor Chesnut felt growing up. Her relatives treated the orphan like a burden, and Eleanor resented it until the day she gave her heart to Jesus. From that time forward, Eleanor considered her "expendability" a gift that she could give to God for His work.Dr. Eleanor Chesnut's story is one of the most selfless and moving testimonies I have ever heard. Listen and be inspired to be expendable for God's service.

Resources:

Asia Harvest – Eleanor Chesnut

Biographical Dictionary of Chinese Christianity – Eleanor Chesnut

PC(USA): The Murder of Eleanor Chesnut

Have you ever felt expendable? That's exactly how Dr. Eleanor Chesnut felt growing up. Her relatives treated the orphan like a burden, and Eleanor resented it until the day she gave her heart to Jesus. From that time forward, Eleanor considered her "expendability" a gift that she could give to God for His work.Dr. Eleanor Chesnut's story is one of the most selfless and moving testimonies I have ever heard. Listen and be inspired to be expendable for God's service.

Resources:

Asia Harvest – Eleanor Chesnut

Biographical Dictionary of Chinese Christianity – Eleanor Chesnut

PC(USA): The Murder of Eleanor Chesnut

As a young girl, Ruth promised the Lord that she would serve Him in China. Yet when the opportunity finally came, she was anything but eager. This is the remarkable story of a young woman who surrendered her own plans and simply let God choose her for His work. Her life became one faith-filled adventure after another as she witnessed His miraculous protection, provision, favor, and power. He delivered her through impossible situations, prospered the work of her hands, and moved mountains on her behalf. As you listen to Ruth’s story, you’ll be encouraged to trust God’s plan for your own life and simply let Him choose you for His work.
Resources:
The Good Hand of Our God by Ruth Hitchcock

As a young girl, Ruth promised the Lord that she would serve Him in China. Yet when the opportunity finally came, she was anything but eager. This is the remarkable story of a young woman who surrendered her own plans and simply let God choose her for His work. Her life became one faith-filled adventure after another as she witnessed His miraculous protection, provision, favor, and power. He delivered her through impossible situations, prospered the work of her hands, and moved mountains on her behalf. As you listen to Ruth’s story, you’ll be encouraged to trust God’s plan for your own life and simply let Him choose you for His work.
Resources:
The Good Hand of Our God by Ruth Hitchcock