These easy-to-digest, thought-provoking anecdotes from seasoned country preacher John Mollitt will help you grow in new revelation, wisdom and strength for a life lived with Jesus. This study is the perfect companion for daily quiet time, or as a resource for Bible teaching.
James Pratt, born in north England in the late nineteenth century, spent much of his life working on the railway. But whilst he was a signalman by profession, he was a preacher of the Word by vocation. For seventy years, he served the Methodist Church as a local circuit preacher, and preached Christ not only with words but also by example, holding fast to the gospel and timeless Christian values. He also took these values into the local community, contributing for over 40 years to the National Union of Railwaymen, and serving as a parish councillor. As you read this story of an ordinary man whom God used to have a great impact for his kingdom, you too will find yourself encouraged to remain faithful to Christ in your own life and, as the apostle Paul wrote, to 'run in such a way as to get the prize'.
The narrative explores seven extraordinary conversions experienced by a church in Ingleton, highlighting the surprising ways the Lord intervened in people's lives. Notable transformations include a gambler changed through a night vision, a young man's conversion marked by silence, a 72-year-old man deeply troubled by conviction, and a woman who finds joy in what she once rejected. These accounts emphasize the church's role as bystanders to divine workings, showcasing the profound impact of faith on diverse individuals.