Lettie Cowman
Lettie Burd Cowman (1870–1960) was a Christian author and missionary who is best known for her book, "Streams in the Desert". Born in 1870 in Indiana, she grew up on a farm and developed a strong faith in God at an early age. After completing her education, she worked as a teacher and then as a secretary for the YMCA. In 1901, Lettie married Charles Cowman, a successful businessman who shared her passion for missions. Together, they traveled the world as missionaries, sharing the gospel in various countries including Japan, China, and India. Their experiences were chronicled in Lettie's books, which include "Climbing", "Milestones in the Life of Faith", and "Silver Threads Among the Gold". In addition to her writing and missionary work, Lettie also founded the Oriental Missionary Society, which trained and supported missionaries to work in Asia. She was a strong advocate for women's ministry and played a key role in the founding of the Wo...