Champions of Faith

The Christian faith has been shaped by many heroes across the centuries. As a physician, I have deeply admired missionary doctors like Paul Brand, Paul Carlson, and Hudson Taylor, who faithfully served in India, Africa, and China. During my own years of medical training, I was blessed with the opportunity to work alongside Symon Satow, M.D. and other dedicated missionary doctors and nurses in Herbertpur, India-an experience that profoundly marked and inspired my life.

This book journeys through the lives of 28 remarkable examples of the Christian faith taken from Hebrews Chapter 11, the great FAITH chapter. By reflecting on their examples, you will find fresh fuel to ignite your passion for a deeper and more fruitful walk of following Christ. Each story will offer timeless lessons of courage, obedience, and trust in God. As you engage with their lives, may you be inspired to live boldly for his glory in your own generation.

A hero is not defined by superpowers, capes, or an untouchable image, but by courage forged in the fire of adversity, sacrifice in the face of fear, and an unshakable commitment to something greater than themselves. True heroes step into chaos when others step back, fueled not by fame but by an inner compass that points toward justice, compassion, and hope.

The vast majority of us are not heroes. We look up to heroes because they remind us of the best possible version of humanity-they prove that ordinary people can rise to extraordinary heights, turning frailty into strength and doubt into daring. Their stories ignite something within us, a spark that whispers, "You, too, can be brave."