Church History, Kidnapped Amish Woman, & Encouraging Music

Lessons to Understand and Appreciate the Basics of Church History I have listened to lectures (online) by Nathan Busenitz on historical Theology, and this book on church history looks like it would be good for groups or classes!
There seems to be a teacher's guide.

Missing Woman
I've been following the story of a young Amish woman who disappeared in Pennsylvania on June 21, 2020.
I do not endorse the Amish as far as their beliefs go.
They seem to not have the true Gospel (they believe in being kept by works and generally not saved by faith alone..but by staying Amish & keeping manmade rules).
That being said, the latest update looks to be very sad.  They have some evidence of kidnapping, and they are charging someone.  They have not found her.  It's not looking good.
Please check out the photos of Linda, the car and man (suspect), and share, if you would like to help.

Man Charged with Kidnapping Linda Stoltzfoos

Go to this link to find a picture of Linda Stoltzfoos.

Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus
Many of us are going through difficult times of various kinds.
Darren Wiebe and a friend of his did an online hymn sing awhile back, and I've gone back and been encouraged by this song.

God Is Our Refuge

Christian, are you in need of encouragement?
Here is a message that reminds us to look to God alone.
Finding Stability in an Unstable World • Message given by Darren Wiebe

This is a stressful time for me, and reminders of God's dependability and calming music with good lyrics are helpful.
Here are two songs I've heard in recent times that came into my mind this week.

Introduction To A Fellow Slave of Christ

I enjoy discovering good things about some of the people I run across online.
Some people that I follow are singers, podcasters, evangelists, at least one artist, some pastors, a presup. apologist, book or blog writers, and I've even had a few who have either been so kind as to write an article for me or who have translated the Gospel for me!
God's sheep are interesting and what is best is to see God using people for His good purposes.

Darren Wiebe is someone that I was introduced to on social media due to his ability to sing (and possibly to teach as well).
Interestingly enough, he went to The Master's Seminary (and I love to watch their chapels and even some lectures online). 
I would like a pastor from TMS to come to my town.

 

This is probably the song that I first heard that was shared with me.



My favorite song sung by him though is the one that has very poor sound quality (in case you haven't seen it already).
It has a calming effect.

And, last, but not least, the following is the first message by him that I have heard online (given at a Sunday School class).
It actually is a convicting message.  If you have time, it's worth hearing.
Handling Life’s Challenges - Faithfulness (Part 2) September 17, 2017 | Darren Wiebe