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 Visit enjoyingthejourney.org/gospel/ to learn more about knowing Jesus. To support this ministry, visit enjoyingthejourney.org/donations/

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. Browse more Traveler's Tales HERE Visit enjoyingthejourney.org/gospel/ to learn more about knowing Jesus. To support this ministry, visit enjoyingthejourney.org/donations/

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.  Browse more Traveler's Tales HERE Visit enjoyingthejourney.org/gospel/ to learn more about knowing Jesus. To support this ministry, visit enjoyingthejourney.org/donations/

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 Visit enjoyingthejourney.org/gospel/ to learn more about knowing Jesus. To support this ministry, visit enjoyingthejourney.org/donations/ Silent Night Lyrics: 1. Silent night, holy night!All is calm, all is brightround 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 lightradiant beams from thy holy facewith the dawn of redeeming grace,Jesus, Lord, at thy birth,Jesus, Lord, at thy birth.

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 Visit enjoyingthejourney.org/gospel/ to learn more about knowing Jesus. To support this ministry, visit enjoyingthejourney.org/donations/

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 Visit enjoyingthejourney.org/gospel/ to learn more about knowing Jesus. To support this ministry, visit enjoyingthejourney.org/donations/

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 Visit enjoyingthejourney.org/gospel/ to learn more about knowing Jesus. To support this ministry, visit enjoyingthejourney.org/donations/

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 Visit enjoyingthejourney.org/gospel/ to learn more about knowing Jesus. To support this ministry, visit enjoyingthejourney.org/donations/

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. Browse more Traveler's Tales HERE Visit enjoyingthejourney.org/gospel/ to learn more about knowing Jesus. To support this ministry, visit enjoyingthejourney.org/donations/

It was 1874 when the poem, “The Ninety and Nine,” was discovered, set to music, and sent out on its worldwide mission. Its discovery seemed as if by chance. Ira Sankey (the author) recorded the story in his writings. Hear the remarkable account on today's Traveler's Tales.  Read this true story HERE. Browse more Traveler's Tales HERE Visit enjoyingthejourney.org/gospel/ to learn more about knowing Jesus. Hymn Lyrics: The Ninety And Nine 1. There were ninety and nine that safely layin the shelter of the fold,but one was out on the hills away,far off from the gates of gold —away on the mountains wild and bare,away from the tender Shepherd’s care,away from the tender Shepherd’s care. 2. “Lord, thou hast here thy ninety and nine;are they not enough for thee?”But the Shepherd made answer:“This of mine has wandered away from me,and although the road be rough and steep,I go to the desert to find my sheep,I go to the desert to find my sheep.” 3. But none of the ransomed ever knewhow deep were the waters crossed;nor how dark was the night that the Lord passed thro’ere he found his sheep that was lost.Out in the desert he heard its cry —sick and helpless, and ready to die,sick and helpless, and ready to die. 4. “Lord, whence are those blood-drops all the waythat mark out the mountain’s track?”“They were shed for one who had gone astrayere the Shepherd could bring him back.”“Lord, whence are thy hands so rent and torn?”“They’re pierced tonight by many a thorn,they’re pierced tonight by many a thorn.” 5. But all thro’ the mountains, thunder-riv’n,and up from the rocky steep,there arose a glad cry to the gate of heav’n,“Rejoice! I have found my sheep!”And the angels echoed around the throne,“Rejoice, for the Lord brings back his own!Rejoice, for the Lord brings back his own!”

Songwriter Philip Bliss was traveling with the famous evangelist D.L.Moody. While preaching, Mr. Moody told this true story behind what later became, Let the Lower Lights Be Burning. Hear the stirring account on today's Traveler's Tales.  Read this true story HERE. Browse more Traveler's Tales HERE Visit enjoyingthejourney.org/gospel/ to learn more about knowing Jesus. Lyrics: "Let the Lower Lights Be Burning" 1. Brightly beams our Father’s mercyFrom His lighthouse evermore;But to us He gives the keepingOf the lights along the shore. (Refrain) Let the lower lights be burning!Send a gleam across the wave!Some poor fainting, struggling seamanYou may rescue, you may save. 2. Dark the night of sin has settled,Loud the angry billows roar;Eager eyes are watching, longing,For the lights along the shore. (Refrain) 3. Trim your feeble lamp, my brother!Some poor seaman, tempest-tossed,Trying now to make the harbor,In the darkness may be lost. (Refrain)

Booker T. Washington began life with far greater challenges than most of us will ever face. In his youth, Washington wished for an opportunity to excel without such tremendous obstacles. He dreamed of reaching the highest levels of success without the extra work required because of his skin color. However, he soon learned that God uses trials to strengthen our character (James 1:3-4). Listen to his remarkable true story on today's Traveler's Tales. Read this true story HERE. Browse more Traveler's Tales HERE Visit enjoyingthejourney.org/gospel/ to learn more about knowing Jesus. To support this ministry, visit enjoyingthejourney.org/donations/

"God, I pray, light these idle sticks of my life, and may I burn up for Thee. I seek not a long life but a full one like Yours, Lord Jesus." (A prayer from Jim Elliot). Although Jim Elliot's life was short, it was given in sacrifice for the cause of Christ. Jim's account reminds us to place our lives in the hands of the Creator.  Listen to his remarkable true story on today's Traveler's Tales. Read this true story HERE. Browse more Traveler's Tales HERE Visit enjoyingthejourney.org/gospel/ to learn more about knowing Jesus. To support this ministry, visit enjoyingthejourney.org/donations/

The words to My Savior First of All were written by Fanny Crosby at the age of 71 in response to a statement by a minister. He mentioned to her that it was a pity God did not give her sight. Listen to the remarkable true story on today's Traveler's Tales. Read this true story HERE. Browse more Traveler's Tales HERE Visit enjoyingthejourney.org/gospel/ to learn more about knowing Jesus. To support this ministry, visit enjoyingthejourney.org/donations/

Millions are talking about the remarkable life and tragic death of Charlie Kirk. He was a vocal defender of Biblical values and a bold witness for Jesus to young people around the world. Listen to today's Traveler's Tales for a few lessons we can learn from Charlie's life.  Visit our page in honor of Charlie Kirk HERE. Browse more Traveler's Tales HERE Visit enjoyingthejourney.org/gospel/ to learn more about knowing Jesus. To support this ministry, visit enjoyingthejourney.org/donations/     https://enjoyingthejourney.org/remembering-charlie-kirk/

This is the only hymn ever written in a drugstore. For decades, millions of people have sung the lyrics to his famous hymn; yet, only a handful know the name of the one who co-wrote Sweet By and By – Sanford Fillmore Bennett Read this true story HERE. Browse more Traveler's Tales HERE Visit enjoyingthejourney.org/gospel/ to learn more about knowing Jesus. To support this ministry, visit enjoyingthejourney.org/donations/

William Carey was a pioneer in missions because he understood the great heart of God to save lost sinners. The salvation of the lost consumed William Carey, but it was his love for Christ that compelled him. God used the life and testimony of David Brainerd to encourage Carey into mission work, in which he accomplished much! Many aspects of Carey’s life and ministry should be studied. His work to get the Scripture to the people of India must not go without recognition. Carey’s perseverance during violent illness, personal suffering, marital distress, persecution, and incomprehensible oppression serves to remind us that God’s work requires God’s strength. Listen to his remarkable true story on today's Traveler's Tales. Read this true story HERE. Browse more Traveler's Tales HERE Visit enjoyingthejourney.org/gospel/ to learn more about knowing Jesus. To support this ministry, visit enjoyingthejourney.org/donations/

The ministry of John Wesley has been researched and written about extensively. Apart from the many accounts of his life, volumes were written by Wesley himself. He was a tireless worker. Wesley possessed a brilliant mind and gave all of it to the Lord. He would rise at four every morning and spend hours in prayer and the study of Scripture. John Wesley wrote books, preached forty thousand sermons, trained preached, gave away millions of dollars (in today's money), cared for orphans, and traveled extensively on horseback. Wesley saw many thousands come to Christ - his ministry was remarkable and fruitful. Listen to his remarkable true story on today's Traveler's Tales. Read this true story HERE. Browse more Traveler's Tales HERE Visit enjoyingthejourney.org/gospel/ to learn more about knowing Jesus. To support this ministry, visit enjoyingthejourney.org/donations/

"He that is forewarned is forearmed." J.C. Ryle sought to warn and challenge both his and the next generation - let us do likewise!  Allow the life of J.C. Ryle to stir you forward in your walk with God. Allow his testimony to encourage you to be faithful. Never forget the tremendous responsibility of influence - wield it carefully. Let us warn those behind us of the dangers ahead. Listen to this remarkable true story on today's Traveler's Tales. Read this true story HERE. Browse more Traveler's Tales HERE Visit enjoyingthejourney.org/gospel/ to learn more about knowing Jesus. To support this ministry, visit enjoyingthejourney.org/donations/  

Hymn History: I Gave My Life for Thee As Francis Ridley Havergal gazed thoughtfully at the painting (whose depiction was of Pilate presenting Christ to an angry mob), her eyes fell to an inscription below it. The inscription reads, “I have done this for you; what have you done for me?” Seventeen-year-old Havergal was so profoundly moved that she went straight home and began writing a poem. She spent quite some time trying to write out her thoughts. Eventually, Francis gave up and threw her paper into the fire…or so she thought... Hear the story in today's Traveler's Tales.  Read this true story HERE. Browse more Hymn Histories HERE Visit enjoyingthejourney.org/gospel/ to learn more about knowing Jesus. To support this ministry, visit enjoyingthejourney.org/donations/ Lyrics: I Gave My Life for Thee 1. I gave My life for thee,My precious blood I shed,That thou mightst ransomed be,And quickened from the dead;I gave, I gave My life for thee,What hast thou done for Me?I gave, I gave My life for thee,What hast thou done for Me? 2. My Father's house of light,My glory-circled throne I left for earthly night,For wanderings sad and lone;I left, I left it all for thee,Hast thou left aught for Me?I left, I left it all for thee,Hast thou left aught for Me? 3. I suffered much for thee,More than thy tongue can tell,Of bitterest agony,To rescue thee from hell;I've borne, I've borne it all for thee,What hast thou borne for Me?I've borne, I've borne it all for thee,What hast thou borne for Me? 4. And I have brought to thee,Down from My home above,Salvation full and free,My pardon and My love;I bring, I bring rich gifts to thee,What hast thou brought to Me?I bring, I bring rich gifts to thee,What hast thou brought to Me?