Tip of the Spear
On October 28, 1787, William Wilberforce famously wrote in his diary, "God Almighty has set before me two great objects: the suppression of the slave trade and the reformation of…
Confronting the Darkness
In the last blog, we learned how William Wilberforce had given his allegiance to Jesus the King. Heeding the wise advice of his friend John Newton, Wilberforce resolved to honor…
Seeds of Faith Sprouting, Then Smothered
In last week's blog, we began the story of William Wilberforce. Following the death of his father and sister, Wilberforce's mother became incapacitated by grief as well as her own…
The Man Who Would Triumph Over Slavery
Here's an interesting exercise to try sometime: try creating a list of the most notable, influential historical figures of all time. Who would you include? Whether you are religious or…