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January 15 Hymn History: Jesus, I Am Resting, Resting
“Jesus, I Am Resting, Resting” was Hudson Taylor's favorite song. During the dark and gruesome days of the Boxer Rebellion, this song was constantly on his lips. Yet, few know the personal connection behind the hymn's author, a missionary family martyred in China, and Hudson Taylor. Listen to this stirring account on today's Traveler's Tales.
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Hymn Lyrics: “Jesus, I Am Resting, Resting”
1. Jesus, I am resting, resting
in the joy of what thou art;
I am finding out the greatness
of thy loving heart.
Thou hast bid me gaze upon thee,
as thy beauty fills my soul,
for by thy transforming power,
thou hast made me whole.
Refrain:
Jesus, I am resting, resting,
in the joy of what thou art;
I am finding out the greatness
of thy loving heart.
2. O how great thy lovingkindness,
vaster, broader than the sea!
O how marvelous thy goodness
lavished all on me!
Yes, I rest in thee, Beloved,
know what wealth of grace is thine,
know thy certainty of promise
and have made it mine. (Refrain)
3. Simply trusting thee, Lord Jesus,
I behold thee as thou art,
and thy love, so pure, so changeless,
satisfies my heart;
satisfies its deepest longings,
meets, supplies its ev’ry need,
compasseth me round with blessings:
Thine is love indeed. (Refrain)
4. Ever lift thy face upon me
as I work and wait for thee;
resting ‘neath thy smile, Lord Jesus,
earth’s dark shadows flee.
Brightness of my Father’s glory,
sunshine of my Father’s face,
keep me ever trusting, resting,
fill me with thy grace. (Refrain)
7 min
January 08 Operation Auca // January 8, 1956
On January 8th, 1956, Operation Auca ended with the death of 5 men: Jim Elliot, Nate Saint, Pete Fleming, Ed McCulley, and Roger Youderian. It was not a military operation; it was a missionary operation. While their lives ended that day, their record stands in Heaven, and their legacy carries on today. On this, the 70th Anniversary of that day, we share that story and a bit about each of the men on Traveler's Tales.
Read more about these men HERE.
Browse more Traveler's Tales (including one on just Jim Elliot) HERE
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8 min
January 02 Christians You Should Know: Charles Wesley
Brother to the famous John Wesley, Charles Wesley wrote well over 7,000 hymns, second only to Fanny Crosby in the number of songs created. Along with Isaac Watts, Wesley was instrumental in introducing hymn singing to the world. Listen to his story on today's Traveler's Tales.
Read more about Charles Wesley HERE.
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6 min
December 25, 2025 Carol History: I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day
Henry Longfellow had a beautiful wife and five children. Life was good. On July 10, 1861, some drops of wax fell on his wife’s dress, causing it to catch fire. Though Longfellow did all he could to put out the flames, his wife passed away the next morning.
The next Christmas, he wrote in his journal, “How inexpressively sad are all holidays.” Longfellow slipped into deep depression. When his son was injured in the Civil War, it seemed that the darkness would only increase.
On Christmas Day 1864, Longfellow’s hope in God returned. Light came through the darkness. Listen to the remarkable account on this Christmas Day edition of Traveler's Tales.
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7 min
December 18, 2025 Carol History: Silent Night
The year was 1818. Joseph Mohr was the pastor of a church in Obendorf, a village near Salzburg, Austria. The church’s custom was to have a Christmas Eve service, which included singing with the church’s majestic pipe organ.
A few days before the holiday, Franz Gruber, the church’s music director, came to Pastor Mohr and informed him that the church organ was broken. Franz told the pastor that he tried to repair it, but with no success. From this disappointment came the famous Christmas song, Silent Night.
Listen to the remarkable account in this Christmas edition of Traveler's Tales.
Read this true story HERE.
Browse more Traveler's Tales HERE
Listen to a special series by Scott Pauley on the Coming of Jesus HERE
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Silent Night Lyrics:
1. Silent night, holy night!
All is calm, all is bright
round yon virgin mother and child.
Holy Infant, so tender and mild,
sleep in heavenly peace,
sleep in heavenly peace.
2. Silent night, holy night!
Shepherds quake at the sight.
Glories stream from heaven afar,
heav’nly hosts sing, Alleluia!
Christ, the Savior, is born!
Christ, the Savior, is born!
3. Silent night, holy night!
Son of God, love’s pure light
radiant beams from thy holy face
with the dawn of redeeming grace,
Jesus, Lord, at thy birth,
Jesus, Lord, at thy birth.
8 min
December 11, 2025 Carol History: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Prolific hymn-writer Charles Wesley wrote the original words to ‘Hark! The Herald Angels Sing’ in 1739. The writing marked the first anniversary of his conversion. But that was not the end of the story! Listen to the remarkable account on this special edition of Traveler's Tales.
Read this true story HERE.
Browse more Traveler's Tales HERE
Listen to a special series by Scott Pauley on the Coming of Jesus HERE
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6 min
December 04, 2025 Christians You Should Know: Peter Marshall
Dr. Peter Marshall's preaching, prayers, and counsel encouraged and guided many of America's leaders through those dark times of trouble during WW2. But his story did not begin in the Senate chambers of the United States; it began with a humble immigrant who learned to be faithful in the waiting seasons.
While a sudden death cut his earthly ministry short, the lessons of his humility and perseverance carry on. Listen to the full account on today's Traveler's Tales.
Read more about Peter Marshall HERE.
Browse more Traveler's Tales HERE
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7 min
November 20, 2025 Christians You Should Know: Mary Slessor
The life and ministry of Mary Slessor speaks for itself. This courageous woman of faith labored for decades where few others would dare to visit. She was compelled by a love for her Savior, a compassion for the lost, and the testimony of those who were already engaged in missionary work.
Listen to the compelling account on today's Traveler's Tales.
Read this true story HERE.
Browse more Traveler's Tales HERE
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8 min
November 15, 2025 Christians You Should Know: John Newton
From a blasphemer to a pastor. From wretched to redeemed. The testimony of John Newton is a stirring reminder of the transformative power of the gospel. The God who rescued a wicked slave captain from the bondage of sin and used him to encourage William Wilberforce on his mission to abolish the slave trade is our God today. Listen to the compelling account on today's Traveler's Tales.
Read this true story HERE.
Browse more Traveler's Tales HERE
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6 min
November 06, 2025 Lady Jane Grey: "The Nine Day Queen"
The testimony of 17-year-old Lady Jane Grey is one of the most compelling accounts of Christian steadfastness in Church history. The true story of "The Nine Day Queen" teaches us to run to the Lord during our difficulties. Listen to the compelling account on today's Traveler's Tales.
Read this true story HERE.
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7 min

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Life is a journey. Those who follow the Lord receive encouragement and instruction from those that have gone before. In Traveler’s Tales, Greg Dowdy will guide us through stories of God’s faithfulness…