Women Worth Knowing

Have you ever felt expendable? That's exactly how Dr. Eleanor Chesnut felt growing up. Her relatives treated the orphan like a burden, and Eleanor resented it until the day she gave her heart to Jesus. From that time forward, Eleanor considered her "expendability" a gift that she could give to God for His work.Dr. Eleanor Chesnut's story is one of the most selfless and moving testimonies I have ever heard. Listen and be inspired to be expendable for God's service.

Resources:

Asia Harvest – Eleanor Chesnut

Biographical Dictionary of Chinese Christianity – Eleanor Chesnut

PC(USA): The Murder of Eleanor Chesnut

As a young girl, Ruth promised the Lord that she would serve Him in China. Yet when the opportunity finally came, she was anything but eager. This is the remarkable story of a young woman who surrendered her own plans and simply let God choose her for His work. Her life became one faith-filled adventure after another as she witnessed His miraculous protection, provision, favor, and power. He delivered her through impossible situations, prospered the work of her hands, and moved mountains on her behalf. As you listen to Ruth’s story, you’ll be encouraged to trust God’s plan for your own life and simply let Him choose you for His work.
Resources:
The Good Hand of Our God by Ruth Hitchcock

As a young girl, Ruth promised the Lord that she would serve Him in China. Yet when the opportunity finally came, she was anything but eager. This is the remarkable story of a young woman who surrendered her own plans and simply let God choose her for His work. Her life became one faith-filled adventure after another as she witnessed His miraculous protection, provision, favor, and power. He delivered her through impossible situations, prospered the work of her hands, and moved mountains on her behalf. As you listen to Ruth’s story, you’ll be encouraged to trust God’s plan for your own life and simply let Him choose you for His work.
Resources:
The Good Hand of Our God by Ruth Hitchcock

As a young girl, Ruth promised the Lord that she would serve Him in China. Yet when the opportunity finally came, she was anything but eager. This is the remarkable story of a young woman who surrendered her own plans and simply let God choose her for His work. Her life became one faith-filled adventure after another as she witnessed His miraculous protection, provision, favor, and power. He delivered her through impossible situations, prospered the work of her hands, and moved mountains on her behalf. As you listen to Ruth’s story, you’ll be encouraged to trust God’s plan for your own life and simply let Him choose you for His work.
Resources:
The Good Hand of Our God by Ruth Hitchcock

As Billy Graham’s ministry grew from a local church to a global stage, Ruth was left to raise their five children largely on her own.
In this episode, we look at the life Ruth built at home, including settling near her parents, participating in and serving her local community, and finding purpose “on the sidelines” while Billy was away.
We also talk about the times she traveled with him and what it cost her to step in and out of that world. What does it look like to build a full life while someone you love is out changing the world? Ruth’s answer might surprise you.
Resources:
An Odd Cross to Bear: A Biography of Ruth Bell Graham by Anne Blue Wills
Ruth, A Portrait: The Story of Ruth Bell Graham by Patricia Cornwell