Traveler’s Tales

“Jesus, I Am Resting, Resting” was Hudson Taylor 's favorite song. During the dark and gruesome days of the Boxer Rebellion, this song was constantly on his lips. Yet, few know the personal connection behind the hymn's author, a missionary family martyred in China, and Hudson Taylor. Listen to this stirring account on today's Traveler's Tales. Read more about this account HERE Learn more about Hud...

On January 8th, 1956, Operation Auca ended with the death of 5 men: Jim Elliot, Nate Saint, Pete Fleming, Ed McCulley, and Roger Youderian. It was not a military operation; it was a missionary operation. While their lives ended that day, their record stands in Heaven, and their legacy carries on today. On this, the 70th Anniversary of that day, we share that story and a bit about each of the men o...

Brother to the famous John Wesley , Charles Wesley wrote well over 7,000 hymns, second only to Fanny Crosby in the number of songs created. Along with Isaac Watts, Wesley was instrumental in introducing hymn singing to the world. Listen to his story on today's Traveler's Tales .  Read more about Charles Wesley HERE. Browse more Traveler's Tales HERE Visit enjoyingthejourney.org/gospel/ to learn mo...

Henry Longfellow had a beautiful wife and five children. Life was good. On July 10, 1861, some drops of wax fell on his wife’s dress, causing it to catch fire. Though Longfellow did all he could to put out the flames, his wife passed away the next morning. The next Christmas, he wrote in his journal, “How inexpressively sad are all holidays.” Longfellow slipped into deep depression. When his son w...

The year was 1818. Joseph Mohr was the pastor of a church in Obendorf, a village near Salzburg, Austria. The church’s custom was to have a Christmas Eve service, which included singing with the church’s majestic pipe organ. A few days before the holiday, Franz Gruber, the church’s music director, came to Pastor Mohr and informed him that the church organ was broken. Franz told the pastor that he t...

Prolific hymn-writer Charles Wesley wrote the original words to ‘Hark! The Herald Angels Sing’ in 1739. The writing marked the first anniversary of his conversion. But that was not the end of the story! Listen to the remarkable account on this special edition of Traveler's Tales.  Read this true story HERE. Browse more Traveler's Tales HERE Listen to a special series by Scott Pauley on the Coming...

Dr. Peter Marshall's preaching, prayers, and counsel encouraged and guided many of America's leaders through those dark times of trouble during WW2. But his story did not begin in the Senate chambers of the United States; it began with a humble immigrant who learned to be faithful in the waiting seasons. While a sudden death cut his earthly ministry short, the lessons of his humility and persevera...

The life and ministry of Mary Slessor speaks for itself. This courageous woman of faith labored for decades where few others would dare to visit. She was compelled by a love for her Savior, a compassion for the lost, and the testimony of those who were already engaged in missionary work.  Listen to the compelling account on today's Traveler's Tales .  Read this true story HERE. Browse more Travele...

From a blasphemer to a pastor. From wretched to redeemed. The testimony of John Newton is a stirring reminder of the transformative power of the gospel. The God who rescued a wicked slave captain from the bondage of sin and used him to encourage William Wilberforce on his mission to abolish the slave trade is our God today. Listen to the compelling account on today's Traveler's Tales .  Read this...

The testimony of 17-year-old Lady Jane Grey is one of the most compelling accounts of Christian steadfastness in Church history. The true story of "The Nine Day Queen" teaches us to run to the Lord during our difficulties. Listen to the compelling account on today's Traveler's Tales .  Read this true story HERE. Browse more Traveler's Tales HERE Visit enjoyingthejourney.org/gospel/ to learn more a...

It was 1874 when the poem, “The Ninety and Nine,” was discovered, set to music, and sent out on its worldwide mission. Its discovery seemed as if by chance. Ira Sankey (the author) recorded the story in his writings. Hear the remarkable account on today's Traveler's Tales.  Read this true story HERE. Browse more Traveler's Tales HERE Visit enjoyingthejourney.org/gospel/ to learn more about knowing...

Songwriter Philip Bliss was traveling with the famous evangelist D.L.Moody . While preaching, Mr. Moody told this true story behind what later became, Let the Lower Lights Be Burning. Hear the stirring account on today's Traveler's Tales.  Read this true story HERE. Browse more Traveler's Tales HERE Visit enjoyingthejourney.org/gospel/ to learn more about knowing Jesus. Lyrics: "Let the Lower Ligh...

Booker T. Washington began life with far greater challenges than most of us will ever face. In his youth, Washington wished for an opportunity to excel without such tremendous obstacles. He dreamed of reaching the highest levels of success without the extra work required because of his skin color. However, he soon learned that God uses trials to strengthen our character (James 1:3-4). Listen to hi...

"God, I pray, light these idle sticks of my life, and may I burn up for Thee. I seek not a long life but a full one like Yours, Lord Jesus." (A prayer from Jim Elliot). Although Jim Elliot's life was short, it was given in sacrifice for the cause of Christ. Jim's account reminds us to place our lives in the hands of the Creator.  Listen to his remarkable true story on today's Traveler's Tales. Rea...

The words to My Savior First of All were written by Fanny Crosby at the age of 71 in response to a statement by a minister. He mentioned to her that it was a pity God did not give her sight. Listen to the remarkable true story on today's Traveler's Tales. Read this true story HERE. Browse more Traveler's Tales HERE Visit enjoyingthejourney.org/gospel/ to learn more about knowing Jesus. To support...

Millions are talking about the remarkable life and tragic death of Charlie Kirk. He was a vocal defender of Biblical values and a bold witness for Jesus to young people around the world. Listen to today's Traveler's Tales for a few lessons we can learn from Charlie's life.  Visit our page in honor of Charlie Kirk HERE. Browse more Traveler's Tales HERE Visit enjoyingthejourney.org/gospel/ to learn...

This is the only hymn ever written in a drugstore. For decades, millions of people have sung the lyrics to his famous hymn; yet, only a handful know the name of the one who co-wrote Sweet By and By – Sanford Fillmore Bennett Read this true story HERE. Browse more Traveler's Tales HERE Visit enjoyingthejourney.org/gospel/ to learn more about knowing Jesus. To support this ministry, visit enjoyingth...

William Carey was a pioneer in missions because he understood the great heart of God to save lost sinners. The salvation of the lost consumed William Carey, but it was his love for Christ that compelled him. God used the life and testimony of David Brainerd to encourage Carey into mission work, in which he accomplished much! Many aspects of Carey’s life and ministry should be studied. His work to...

The ministry of John Wesley has been researched and written about extensively. Apart from the many accounts of his life, volumes were written by Wesley himself. He was a tireless worker. Wesley possessed a brilliant mind and gave all of it to the Lord. He would rise at four every morning and spend hours in prayer and the study of Scripture. John Wesley wrote books, preached forty thousand sermons,...

"He that is forewarned is forearmed." J.C. Ryle sought to warn and challenge both his and the next generation - let us do likewise!  Allow the life of J.C. Ryle to stir you forward in your walk with God. Allow his testimony to encourage you to be faithful. Never forget the tremendous responsibility of influence - wield it carefully. Let us warn those behind us of the dangers ahead. Listen to this...

Hymn History: I Gave My Life for Thee As Francis Ridley Havergal gazed thoughtfully at the painting (whose depiction was of Pilate presenting Christ to an angry mob), her eyes fell to an inscription below it. The inscription reads, “I have done this for you; what have you done for me?” Seventeen-year-old Havergal was so profoundly moved that she went straight home and began writing a poem. She spe...

The wonderful hymn, Near to the Heart of God, was born during a time of tremendous human suffering and sadness. Cleland McAfee found that unexpected problems or crises may come into our lives. Often, we cannot escape the pressures and shadows that accompany those problems. However, these can be faced with spiritual strength, which God faithfully provides. This is the message expressed in this song...

The Personal Testimony of Gypsy Smith:  “I didn’t go to your colleges and seminaries. They wouldn’t have me….but I’ve been to the feet of Jesus, where the only true scholarship is learned. The way to Jesus is not by Cambridge and Oxford, Glasgow, Edinburgh, London, Princeton, Harvard, Yale, Socrates, Plato, Shakespeare, or the poets… It's over an old-fashioned hill called Calvary. I’m God’s messen...

"No Reserve! No Retreat! No Regrets!" These words have been etched in the heart of millions of people through the years, but they are no mere words. They were penned by a young man whose life illustrated true consecration to the Lord Jesus - William Borden. Learn more on today's Traveler's Tales.  Read this true story HERE. Browse more Traveler's Tales HERE Visit enjoyingthejourney.org/gospel/ to...

C.T. Studd was a strong leader, gifted athlete, and bold missionary. While no man is perfect, God delights in using vessels that desire His blessing and power upon their lives. Studd was one such man. C.T. was born into considerable wealth, a household name in England, and one who enjoyed tremendous publicity and pleasure. The Lord used the serious illness of his brother to awaken Studd to spiritu...