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Charlotte Elliott

Hymn History: Just As I Am

Charlotte Elliott, 19th-century hymn writer, penned "Just As I Am" after a divine encounter with God. Despite illness, she inspired millions with her hymns.
Bertha, Anna and Grace Spafford

Spaffords & the American Colony

From tragedy to triumph, the Spaffords led a group to Jerusalem in search of healing, established the American Colony and left a lasting impact on the Holy City.
Jacob Spafford

Spafford's Adopted Son Finds Artifact

Spafford's adopted son, Jacob Eliahu, discovered the Siloam inscription in 1880, a rare Biblical artifact missed by renowned 19th-century Holy Land explorers.
Homer Alvan Rodeheaver

Visionary of Christian Music Industry

Homer Rodeheaver: The visionary who turned gospel tunes into a thriving industry. From revival tents to record labels, he revolutionized Christian music forever.
Five Facts About Fanny Crosby

Five Facts About Fanny Crosby

Discover five fascinating facts about Fanny Crosby, the blind hymn writer behind Blessed Assurance, whose thousands of songs still inspire all Christians today.
Five Facts About Fanny Crosby

Fanny Crosby's Songwriting Tips

Fanny Crosby left us a step-by-step look inside her hymn-writing process. Here are nine songwriting principles from the woman who wrote over 8,000 hymns.