Category Archives: Biographies

setwatchman.com: the making of a blog one year on

Posted on May 5, 2012 by

It was on this day exactly one year ago that I lay on my bed having one of those quiet lazy days after a very hectic working week. In what I can only describe as a very strong impression on … Continue reading →

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Biography: Fanny Crosby

Posted on November 5, 2011 by

Fanny Crosby is one of the few Christians of her generation that lived an exemplary life and modelled what it really means to serve the Lord with all of you. I know that is a loaded statement but when you study her … Continue reading →

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Biography: John Wesley

Posted on October 22, 2011 by

John Wesley along with his brother Charles were largely responsible for founding the Methodist movement. He was born in 1703 to Samuel and Susanna Wesley and his story is indeed a remarkable one. From self-doubting wanderer to a world-changer, John … Continue reading →

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Biographies: Charles Parham & Williams J. Seymour

Posted on October 8, 2011 by

In my library lies a book entitled God’s Generals by Roberts Liardon. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the modern church and detailed accounts of the lives of great men and women of faith … Continue reading →

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Biography: George Muller

Posted on September 24, 2011 by

If the bible was written in the 20th century, I would bet on George Muller‘s name being mentioned in Hebrews 11, often referred to as the great hall of faith. Muller was an ordinary man who was able to achieve … Continue reading →

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