by Amy Ullrich | Jan 12, 2018 | Mini Biographies
On the 30th of January, 1649 crowds gathered in London to witness an event that had never occurred before and has not happened again since that day: the execution of the English king. It was a dramatic way to begin the year! Among those who saw the beheading of King...
by Amy Ullrich | Dec 15, 2017 | Mini Biographies
“Hallelujah! The Lord God omnipotent reigneth!” These triumphant words are used in the famous Hallelujah Chorus from Handel’s Messiah, that musical masterpiece that is traditionally performed at Christmas time. Year after year people sing and listen to the timeless...
by Amy Ullrich | Nov 10, 2017 | Mini Biographies
“Great works are performed not by strength but by perseverance.” Behind these words is the story of a life that powerfully demonstrates the truth of the statement. The author of the statement rose from being the poor son of a bookseller to being one of the most quoted...
by Amy Ullrich | Oct 13, 2017 | Mini Biographies
“The just shall live by faith” (Hab 2:4). These are powerful words! In the early 16th century they brought light into the dark and desperate soul of a young German monk who in turn sparked a fire which spread throughout Europe and changed history forever. This monk...
by Amy Ullrich | Oct 4, 2017 | Mini Biographies
When Martin Luther nailed his ninety-five theses to the church door of Wittenberg five hundred years ago, the world changed forever. This event is what sparked the Protestant Reformation. However, before Martin Luther, there were many people who, like him, stood for...
by Amy Ullrich | Sep 5, 2017 | Mini Biographies
The Great Plague of London, 1665, was a dark and horrific event. However, the darkness formed a background that set off the beautiful light of many wonderful stars. Sadly these stars, men who served God faithfully under terrible circumstances, are being hidden by the...
