March 24, 2008

March 24, 2008

When Ordinary Becomes Extraordinary The story of Dr. Richard A. and Evelyn Forrest’s lives had an ordinary beginning. They had parents who loved them. They dedicated their lives to Christ, and committed themselves to a life of His service. They fell in love. They had hopes and dreams. There were disappointments, too. Evelyn had asthma-related health problems that would derail her dream of doing God’s work on the mission field. They began their work at Toccoa Falls, but a devastating fire threatened to put an end to it. But these two ordinary people continued to follow God’s leading, no matter

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Middle East Then And Now

Editor’s note: The yellowed map of Iraq clipped out of newspaper was discovered in Mrs. Forrest’s Bible. We had no idea of its significance until

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May 15, 16, 17 & 18, 1930

The Diary of Evelyn Forrest’s Trip to PalestineThursday, May 15, 1930On the Atlantic S.S. Andania Both of us slept late this morning. It has stopped

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May 11, 12, 13 & 14, 1930

The Diary of Evelyn Forrest’s Trip to PalestineSunday, May 11, 1930Atlantic OceanThe Cunard Line, Steamship Andania It was very rough all night. We did not

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May 10, 1930

The Diary of Evelyn Forrest’s Trip to PalestineSaturday May 10, 1930Glasgow, Scotland This is sailing day. Praise the Lord! We will both be so glad

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May 9, 1930

The Diary of Evelyn Forrest’s Trip to PalestineFriday, May 9, 1930Edinburg, Scotland Had another fire this morning for it was still cold. After breakfast at

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May 8, 1930

The Diary of Evelyn Forrest’s Trip to Palestine Thursday, May 8, 1930 London, England 6:45 a. m. This is rather early for the “Honeymoon” but

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