Sure and Steady When the World is Not

Mary, Joseph, Scarlet Letters, Immeasurable Loss, and Future Gain

In the 19th century, Robert Murray M’Cheyne, a gifted Scottish minister, had every opportunity to pursue public recognition and ambitious projects that could have boosted his name and influence. Yet, he chose a different path—one of quiet, faithful service as a local pastor and deep devotion to God. Though his life was short, his humility, integrity, an…