Stories behind Men of Faith

by Ace Collins

Master storyteller Ace Collins offers deeply personal narratives of sixteen men whose living faith has made a vital difference in the world. Stories Behind Men of Faith uncovers the influences, the turning points, and the surprising twists that have created icons of faith, past and present, who continue to inspire us to live better Christian lives and to witness to others. Contemporary men such as Bono, Branch Rickey, Jim Valvano, and Fred Rogers and historical figures such as William Carey, John Newton, Albert Schweitzer, George Washington Carver, and Nicholas of Myra have inspired millions. They have led countless souls to follow in their steps and created legacies that have helped bring so much light into a dark world simply by courageously living their faith. Stories Behind Men of Faith will remind readers that with faith in God, anything is possible.

240 pages, Hardcover

First published January 18, 2008

About the author

Citing his Arkansas heritage, Christy Award winner Ace Collins defines himself as a storyteller. In that capacity, Collins has authored more than eighty books for 25 different publishers that have sold more than 2.5 million copies. His catalog includes novels, biographies, children’s works as well as books on history, culture and faith. He has also been the featured speaker at the National Archives Distinguished Lecture Series, hosted a television special, been featured on every network morning TV show and does college basketball play-by-play. He is married to Kathy Collins, Chair of the Education Department at Ouachita Baptist University, and the couple has two grown sons. Collins lives in Arkadelphia, Arkansas.

Reviews

[HM · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good book- made me want to do a little more research on some of the men.

[Juanita Pryor · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was deeply moved by the stories of these men. Spanning denominational boundaries and centuries, common threads are evident in their lives: humility, hardship of some sort, a type of "ordinariness" and most of all, passion to grasp a hold of God's will and share their vision with others. It's proof that throughout the span of history, God has time and again used simple people to accomplish His kingdom's work.
I thought Ace Collins did a good job keeping the stories succinct and providing just enough details to keep it interesting. I really enjoyed learning the thought process behind what drove each them to his ministry. Love seeing God at work! On to reading about the women next!

[Curtis K. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic writing; meticulous research - as is usual with Collins. Each "mini" bio contained in this book is engaging. Collins turns what could be somewhat tedious information into page turning reading. Life stories of Men who overcame great obstacles, to achieve great things both for God and for fellow human beings - changing our world for decades beyond their threescore and ten.

[Lorna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book. Inspiring, with a lot of info on these men that I was unaware of. Highly recommend it.