Streams in the Desert was published in 1924 and has never gone out of print. This devotional was written by Lettie Burd Cowman (1870-1960), an incredible woman who helped found OMS and eventually served as its president. Learn more about Lettie's story this month from our special guest, Michelle Ule!
Michelle Ule is the author of two biographies: Overflowing Faith: Lettie Cowman and Streams in the Desert and Mrs. Oswald Chambers: The Woman Behind the World’s Bestselling Devotional. She is also an essayist, a long-time blogger, and a bestselling author of inspirational historical novellas. A 40-year Bible study teacher in various Christian settings and denominations, she studied English Literature at UCLA and trained as a reporter. Michelle is also an amateur genealogist. She lives with her family in Northern California.
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