The Lord Wins: Last Chapter of World War 2

In the invasion of Italy, the danger spot was Salerno, where British troops landed in September, 1943. The Germans made a stubborn resistance and almost won the battle. “The day of the landing at Salerno and its sequel will always stand out in my memory,” said...

The Power of Prayer

DURING WORLD WAR 2, when Britain had her back to the wall, a group of men led by Rees Howells, founder of the Bible College of Wales, took on the challenge of interceding for countries and nations in the current world crisis. I believe that God listened and heard and...

Jill Briscoe's Introduction to Prayer in WW2

Suppose you were that young girl living in Liverpool, England, on coastal waters that could easily hide Nazi submarines. Life for Jill Briscoe’s family during the early 1940s revolved around listening to non-stop radio and dreading the sound of church...

Blood, Toil, Tears and Sweat

The beginning of World War II saw England on the edge of disaster. Europe was being devoured, with Hitler’s long arm reaching all the way to North Africa. How long before the island itself would be invaded? Hitler, however, failed to factor in Britain’s secret...

a lower-case god

   apital letters are tricky. When, for instance, should pastor become Pastor? Or take references to the Bible. We all know Bible is capitalized, so why not biblical? I once edited a manuscript, the author of which loved capitals. I marked dozens of errant...