Thursday, March 26, 2015

Monthly Book Giveaway: The Biography of George Muller, by Arthur T. Pierson

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This month's book giveaway focuses on a man who has inspired, encouraged, and challenged countless believers to live their lives by faith and not by sight. George Muller was an ordinary man who accomplished the extraordinary through the power of Almighty God. Known for his founding of the Bristol orphanages in England in the 1800's, Muller was a man who believed that the Lord answered the prayers of His people. An example of living by faith alone in an all-sufficient God, this book will bless the reader immensely. 



Description of the book (from Christian Book Distributors):

This revision of the classic biography George Muller of Bristol tells of a life characterized by prayer, faith, and self-denial in the cause of Christ. George Muller (1805-1898) was well known for his constant faith in God and for providing an education to the children under his care. During his lifetime, he established 117 schools that educated more than 120,000 young persons, including orphans. From the age of seventy until ninety, Mr. Muller made great evangelistic tours. He traveled 200,000 miles, going around the world and preaching in many lands and in several different languages.

George Muller of Bristol was written the year after Muller's death by his close friend, American preacher and evangelist Arthur T. Pierson (1837-1911). Pierson served prominent pulpits both in America and Great Britain, preaching for two years at the Metropolitan Tabernacle following C. H. Spurgeon's death. He lectured at Moody Bible Institute in Seoul, Korea.





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36 comments:

  1. Many historical Christians have drawn me closer in my walk with the Lord. People like Spurgeon, Ryle, Elisabeth Elliot, Edith and Francis Schaeffer and more! :)

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    1. Oh, yes! Spurgeon's Morning and Evening spoke to me deeply as well as so many of Elisabeth Elliot's writings. I've enjoyed the Schaeffer's writings, too--especially Edith's The Hidden Art of Homemaking. Thank you for stopping by! :-)

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  2. Susanna Wesley tops my list.

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    1. She is very challenging and inspiring--I always admired the way that she covered her head so that she wouldn't be distracted and prayed for her children. Blessings to you! :-)

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  3. Around 3 years ago I read a book about George Muller to the boys as part of our homeschool. I found his story very inspiring, and would love to revisit it.

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    1. Yes! His story has always fascinated me, too! Thank you for stopping by, Heather; God bless you!

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  4. I have been searching our local Christian bookstores to add stories of historical Christians to my library. This would be a great add. I really love the beautiful, peaceful, worshipful music you play on your blog. It makes me stop and pause and just bow my head and lift my hands as I think of my Lord.

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    1. Thank you, Gina! I'm glad that you enjoy the music and that you stopped by! I am so thankful for the examples that the Lord has given us through historical Christians--their lives and God's working in and through them always encourage me in my own walk with Him. The Lord bless you!

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  5. That's a really hard one. There are so many good ones, including Muller of course, and the ones Katy mentioned as well. I read this one years ago and I have to say it's one of my favorites.

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    1. Yes; I know! It is difficult to pick just a few! The Lord bless you; I'm glad that you stopped by! :-)

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  6. Lillian Trasher--Mother to Egypt has drawn me closer to God's heart lately... :-)

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    1. Yes; her story is so inspiring--I know that her example of faith challenged, me--the CD's that you lent me about her really spoke to my heart. :-)

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  7. Oswald Chambers & Billy Graham are my people. Thanks for the giveaway!! :)

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    1. Yes! I am hoping to give away a copy of Chamber's biography next month! The Lord bless you, Michelle; thanks for stopping by! :-)

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  8. Elisabeth Elliot, Amy Carmichael, Luci Shaw, Madeliene L'Engle . . . we owe so much to those who have walked/are walking the path ahead of us. Glad to have met you at Grace and Truth.

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    1. Yes, Michele! I am not too familiar with Lucy Shaw and Madeline L'Engle--I'll have to check them out!-- but I have been so blessed through Elisabeth Elliot and Amy Carmichael's writings! I'm glad that you stopped by; the Lord bless you!

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  9. George Mueller is a favorite historical figure of mine :) I read parts of his story in the Trailblazer books as a girl and loved it!

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    1. Oh, that's great Lauren! He is one of my favorites, too! I was introduced to his writings/story later in life and it was such a tremendous blessing to me. Thank you for stopping by! The Lord bless you! :-)

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  10. Actually, George Muller more than any other.

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    1. Yes! His faith in the Lord is such a powerful example and encouragement--thank you for stopping by, Laura! God bless you! :-)

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  11. Corrie ten Boom is a favorite of mine, but George Muller is another. I read this book to my daughter when she was younger, and we both loved it. I don't need to be in the drawing, because I still have a copy of the book. But I just wanted to say hello from the Grace and Truth link-up. This is a wonderful book!

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    1. Oh, yes! Corrie Ten Boom is such a beautiful example of faith; I have really, really been encouraged by her writings! I am glad that you stopped by, Dawn; the Lord bless you!

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  12. Hello!

    I'm new to your blog and am very excited to be getting to know you! I am blessed by the tender, inviting atmosphere and godly encouragement.

    Hmm ... I would have to say Corrie Ten Boom, Charles Spurgeon, and Gladys Alward would be my most impacting Christians of late. Although, I have been blessed by George Muller's work before too. :)

    Blessings to you!

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    1. Thank you, Frannie! I am glad to get to know you, too! Those are some of my favorites as well! I am so glad that you stopped by; the Lord bless you! :-)

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  13. I love George Mueller. One of my faith heros!!

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    1. Yes! He is one of mine, also! I'm so glad that you stopped by! The Lord bless you, Valerie! :-)

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  14. I appreciate the lives of Gladys Aylward and Jim Elliott. Thankful for their examples of complete devotion!

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    1. Yes; definitely! They are great examples! I'm glad that you stopped by! :-)

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  15. He has such a kind bearing! Hero stories like these are my favorite!

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    1. Yes; I think so, too! I'm glad that you stopped by! :-)

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  16. What an interesting man! I had to check him out in the amazon and buy two books myself :)

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    1. Oh; that's wonderful! I know that you'll enjoy reading more about him! God bless you! :-)

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  17. What a godly man! I love that you are giving away these books. As always, Thanks for linking with Grace and Truth :)

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    1. I am hoping that they will encourage others the way that the Lord has used them to encourage me over the years! George Muller's faithful witness has been so instrumental in my own walk with the Lord . . .

      I am so blessed to link-up with Grace and Truth!

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  18. Such an example of a life lived well! Thank you for this review!

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    1. You're welcome, Letetia! George Muller has been such an encouragement to me!

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