Lamp Unto My Feet: How God Has Used His Word through the Ages

Lamp Unto My Feet: How God Has Used His Word Through the Ages by Peter Barnes is a fascinating collection of more than 100 short, biographical stories showing how God’s Word has shaped lives throughout Christian history.

Across different centuries, countries and walks of life, meet theologians, missionaries, hymn writers, leaders and ordinary believers whose lives were directed and transformed by Scripture. From James, the brother of Jesus, and Augustine of Hippo to Martin Luther, William Tyndale, Fanny Crosby, Mary Slessor, C. S. Lewis and Helen Roseveare, each bite-sized story gives a glimpse into a life profoundly influenced by the Word of God.

Written by church historian Peter Barnes, the short, easy-to-read format makes this a wonderful book to pick up for daily encouragement, family reading or simply to discover more of the people and stories that have shaped Christian history.

Why We Love It:

We love the reminder running through this book that the Bible hasn’t simply survived through history — God has used His Word to shape people throughout history. It’s inspiring, easy to read and a great way to discover Christian history without committing to a full-length biography.

Perfect For:

A wonderful choice for anyone who loves Christian history, biographies, missionaries and the Bible, as well as families, older children, homeschoolers and Christian schools. It also makes a thoughtful Christian gift for pastors, Bible teachers, history lovers or anyone passionate about God’s Word.