Sydney girl Irene Gleeson never intended to become a hero, but there is no doubt ‘Mumma Irene’ made an indelible impact upon the world. Born during WWII, Irene’s life was marked by abuse and brokenness until her life-changing encounter with the love of Jesus. In 1991, Irene travelled to the worn-torn country of Uganda, whereContinue reading “Irene Gleeson (1944 – 2013)”
Author Archives: Lyn Wake
Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906 – 1945)
As a young pastor and theologian, Dietrich Bonhoeffer staunchly opposed the Nazi terror ravaged upon the Jewish community and in 1943, he was arrested for his association with a failed plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler. Full of deep concern for the welfare of the German church, during his imprisonment Bonhoeffer continued to pray and write,Continue reading “Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906 – 1945)”