During those years, doctors recommended caffeine for angina. During the days, she scoured used bookstores throughout the Los Angeles area, hunting for encouraging books. She read to him during the grim hours of the night. Her readings included poetry, stories, sermons, hymns, and Bible passages.
There seems something almost uncanny about the way she day by day discovers devotional readings and words of encouragement that perfectly suit their situation. Throughout her life in fact she felt that God in some sweet providential way brought to her the materials that would one day find their way into her books, and become a source of blessings to millions.
While working in the OMS archives, I opened a large manila envelope and a flurry of paper scraps burst out. I laughed at her bits and pieces, quotes, and sayings all awaiting a new devotional!
Like Oswald Chambers , she liked to glue particularly encouraging clippings into her Bible for further reference. This for Lettie symbolizes their position, one which from the human standpoint is utterly hopeless. The actual title is from Isaiah :. Then shall the lame man leap as an hart, and the tongue of the dumb sing: for in the wilderness shall waters break out, and streams in the desert.
Everyone goes through difficult seasons, tough losses, and moments that feel unbearable. In today's world, people thirst more than ever for reassurance and guidance. Streams in the Desert provides a river of wisdom, encouragement, and inspiration to weary travelers. Streams in the Desert offers a refreshing daily dip into God's purpose, plan, and enduring promise. The devotional is easy-to-read and is cherished amongst many generations. Cowman worked as a pioneer missionary with her husband in Japan and China from to , during which time they helped found the Oriental Missionary Society.
When Mr. Cowman's poor health forced the couple to return to the United States, Mrs. Cowman turned her attention to caring for her husband until his death six years later. Out of Mrs. Go back to thy garden-plot, sweetheart! Go back till the evening falls, And bind thy lilies and train thy vines, Till for thee the Master calls.
Go make thy garden fair as thou canst, Thou workest never alone; Perhaps he whose plot is next to thine Will see it and mend his own. The colored sunsets and starry heavens, the beautiful mountains and the shining seas, the fragrant woods and painted flowers, are not half so beautiful as a soul that is serving Jesus out of love, in the wear and tear of common, unpoetic life.
Cowman has compiled one of the finest devotionals I've ever read. It seems to have a supernatural sense of my need on a particular day, every year I'm on my fourth year of reading it. Keen insights on suffering, stamina, storms and setbacks are just a sampling from her book. It nourishes anyone who has endeavored to serve God with encouragement and strength for the journey.
A must-have for the Christian's library. A number of years ago I went to America with a steamship captain who was very devoted Christian. When we were off the coast of Newfoundland, he said to me, " The last time I sailed here, which was five weeks ago, something happened that revolutionized my entire Christian life. I had been on the bridge for twenty-four staight hours when George Mueller of Bristol, England, who was a passanger on board, came to me and said, 'Captain, I need to tell you I must be in Quebec on Saturday afternoon.
Let's go down to the chartroom to pray. Mueller, ' I said, ' do you realize how dense the fog is? When we had finished, I started to pray, but he put his hand on my shoulder and told me not to pray. Get up, Captain, and open the door, and you will see that the fog is gone. And on Saturday afternoon George Mueller was in Quebec for his meeting.
Cowman, Aug. This book has been my faithful companion throughout It has brought me so much comfort. Easily the very best devotional I have read. This devotional classic presents thoughts penned by Mrs.
Cowman or selected from other Christian writers who are given minimal attribution--generally just a name or initials. Most days begin with a brief Scripture or Scripture excerpt, then have some written prose thoughts, and finally a poem. Many of the thoughts still resonate with readers. By today's standards, the citations to other works are incomplete and inadequate. The poetry seems a little trite and probably a little too fo This devotional classic presents thoughts penned by Mrs.
The poetry seems a little trite and probably a little too focused on rhyme for today's audience. I'm certain the work will continue to provide daily thoughts to another generation of readers, but I hope someone takes the time to update it to include fuller citations and perhaps to replace some of the monotonous poetry with poetry that will speak to future generations. Volume One 78th printing , Originally published in mine is from This devotional is unlike any other I've ever read.
It's a volume of spiritual refreshment. Full of daily encouragement and inspirational Truth for each day of the year! I usually read each devotional several times, savoring each morsel. This book would be especially good for those going through a "d Volume One 78th printing , Originally published in mine is from This book would be especially good for those going through a "desert" in their life a time of hardship or suffering God has been speaking to me through this little book!
I especially recommend the older version as it is much better in my opinion! It truly is a stream in the desert; you will never leave thirsty. Typically I have a standout book during my reading year and this is definitely my highlight book for Quite frequently I'd find myself reading a whole handful of days at a time, then re-reading and re-reading again as I pondered the words.
Full of scriptural insight and spiritual wisdom, truth and encouragement. I don't often add books to my "favorites" shelf but this is certainly a new favorite, a gem to keep and revisit. Note: I purchased an older edition, a hardback, after finding that the newer editions, including the e-book versions, have been modernized.
Unfortunately this modernization of language and scripture caused much of the clarity and beauty of the earlier edition to be lost. Jul 18, Nicholas S. Awesome daily devotional, highly recommend.
You will not be unhappy with this devotional. It's a great straight forward and convicting at times inspirational at others. There are some great and encouraging devotions in here. But I was upset by the other devotions that contained doctrine and content I don't agree with.
Streams in the Desert is a powerful collection of meditations, Christian writings, and Scripture, and remains one of the most beloved devotionals of all time. This updated edition, however, offers even more, including Scripture, Subject, and Contributors Indexes. Author L. Cowman thoughtfully and prayerfully chose the Scripture and penned or selected the meditations she knew would provide a river of wisdom, encouragement, and inspiration to weary desert travelers.
Those words are still clearly Streams in the Desert is a powerful collection of meditations, Christian writings, and Scripture, and remains one of the most beloved devotionals of all time. Those words are still clearly relevant in today's world, where people thirst more than ever for reassurance and guidance. In this updated edition, however, editor Jim Reimann lovingly combines contemporary wording and precise NIV text to help introduce a whole new generation of believers to the timeless messages of God's faithfulness.
Easy-to-read yet true to the essence of the original, this Streams in the Desert offers a refreshing daily dip into God's purpose, plan, and enduring promise.
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