Les Généraux de Dieu

Biographies of Great Men of God

If you are a beginner, choose this book first because. Okay, that last reason is superficial. But seriously, whenever I'm asked to recommend Christian biographies, this is one of my top picks because the story of Richard and his wife Sabrina has stuck with me and millions of other readers as well. . You will not only get a glimpse of what it is like to be imprisoned and tortured for Christ, but also how it is Christ's grace that sustains believers in persecution, not our own power or discipline. Equal parts compelling and inspiring.

Biographies allow us to examine people's lives and learn from their positive and negative experiences. The tenacity of Winston Churchill's position in the mid-1930s against Germany, even in the face of opposition from his own party. The humility and faith of George Whitfield when he was forced to preach in the open air. The frustration of reading about the Founding Fathers not addressing the issue of slavery. Biographies allow us to learn both from the successes and failures of great men and women.

Biographies puts life in perspective. How many of us are frustrated because life is tough and things don't go as planned? When you read that Stonewall Jackson lost his wife and child or that George Washington's mother was a constant source of pain, it helps narrow your issues down to size and lets us see that everyone has struggles and challenges in life. It helps to know that you are not alone. A good biography will show the ongoing struggles many have had in life. You see how they struggled to succeed and were often on the verge of failure. Captain John Paul Jones' great victory over the Serapis was repeatedly almost a great defeat. His own officers attempted to surrender, and a ship from his squadron fired on his ship during the battle, causing significant damage.

The portrait of each biblical character consists of a brief biography, rendered from the scriptural accounts of the character's life, and a brief reflection on a particular characteristic of the character from which certain spiritual lessons can be drawn. For example, Fortosis reads the story of Job as a story of suffering which points to suffering and loss as the fundamental condition of humanity.

Have you ever felt like the struggles you face are so great that no one could ever overcome such obstacles before? It is true that Christians often go through difficult times and we certainly have burdens. But we can face them with courage, knowing that God will give us strength. Many times I have been encouraged by the story of a Christian who faced seemingly insurmountable odds but still did great things for Christ.

Many great Christians have had difficult lives. Many of them suffered terrible losses and tragedies. But they fought and served faithfully. Whether you need to develop your faith or need inspiration for service, you can find encouragement by reading Christian biographies. Before we dive into our list of the best autobiographies, let's take a moment to sort out our definition of autobiography. When it comes to biography versus autobiography, the distinction is easy: biographies are written by an author other than the subject, and autobiographies are written by the subject themselves. The difference between a memoir and an autobiography can be a little trickier.