The purpose of testing is not only to prove worth, but to increase it – just as the oak is not only tested by the storms, but hardened by them.

Charles E. Cowman (1868–1924), Missionar

Topics: Suffering & the Question of God, Growth & Character, Courage & Strength

Occasions: Comfort, Encouragement

Charles E. Cowman

Charles Elmer Cowman (1868–1924) war ein US-amerikanischer Evangelist und methodistisch geprägter Missionar, der ab 1901 in Japan wirkte und die Oriental Missionary Society mitbegründete. Er stand für die Ausbreitung der Heiligungsbewegung in Ostasien, die Ausbildung einheimischer Leiter sowie einen aufopferungsvollen Einsatz, der letztlich zu seinem frühen körperlichen Zusammenbruch führte. Für Bibelleser veranschaulicht sein Erbe eine radikale Glaubenshingabe sowie theologische Reflexionen über das Durchtragen von Krankheit und Leid, die auch durch die Schriften seiner Ehefrau Lettie Cowman weite Verbreitung fanden.

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