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Neither Mason, a US Special Forces medic, nor Lisette, a foreign correspondent, has emerged from America's long wars in Iraq and Afghanistan unscathed. Yet, for them, war still exerts a terrible draw - the noble calling, the camaraderie, the life-and-death stakes. Where else in the world can...

After the death of his brother, Warren Lewis lived at The Kilns in Oxford, edited his famous brother's letters, and did a little writing of his own. Then he got a letter from a stranger on the far side of the world. Over the years that followed, he and Blanche Biggs, a missionary in Papua New Guinea, shared a vibrant correspondence. These conversations encompassed their views on faith, their politics, their humor, the legacy of C. S. Lewis, and their own trials and longings.

As Americans, we highly value our rights, but are we willing to sacrifice those rights for the cause of Christ? In 1 Corinthians 9, Paul tells us about the rights he sacrificed to more effectively share the gospel. Have We No Rights? by Mabel Williamson examines several rights that missionaries must lay aside, but comforts us with the knowledge that Christ laid aside His rights for us and He will be sufficient for us. For each "right," Mabel shares stories from her and others' experience of moving to China and learning to subordinate their "rights" to the furtherance of the gospel. (Summary by...

With his vast knowledge in a wide range of subjects, Raymond Lull was a Renaissance man before the time of the Renaissance. After encountering the living Christ, he desired to serve Him for the rest of his life. While the rest of the world sought to drive Muslims from the Holy Land by crusades with the sword, Lull waged his own personal crusade of love and logic to win Muslims to the gospel. As he advocated for schooling in oriental languages, undertook missionary journeys to North Africa, and eventually died a martyr's death, Raymond Lull made this his motto: he who loves not lives not; he ...

The title page gives this book the subtitle, “True stories of the intrepid bravery and stirring adventures of missionaries with uncivilized man, wild beasts, and the forces of nature in all parts of the world.” The thrilling accounts in this collection include stories of Jacob Chamberlain’s medical ministry in India, the dangers faced by Alexander Mackay in Uganda, James Chalmers’ work among the headhunters of New Guinea, John Paton’s mission to the South Sea cannibals, and the Hawaiian queen Kapiolani’s challenge to the gods of the volcano. “Romantic” in the sense that these ...

“Mr. Dickson, you are advanced in years now, and your own prospect is soon to be laid in the grave, there to be eaten by worms; I confess to you, that if I can but live and die serving and honouring the Lord Jesus, it will make no difference to me whether I am eaten by Cannibals or by worms; and in the Great Day my resurrection body will arise as fair as yours in the likeness of our risen Redeemer.” This was John G. Paton's reply to one of his many friends in Scotland who objected to him leaving his work there to go as a missionary to the New Hebrides. Over the next four years, despite ...

William S. Nelson, D.D., was appointed as a missionary to Syria by the Board of Foreign Missions of the Presbyterian Church, USA in 1888. In this short work, as the title suggests, he gives glimpses into his life as a missionary against the background of Syrian culture.

At a prayer meeting on a cold Rotterdam night, the young clerk Aart Anthonij van der Lingen - a pale, sickly, hunchbacked 'fish from the North' - is held in the charismatic Reverend Johannes Kicherer's thrall. Lured by Kicherer's passion, he leaves his grey and loveless life to land at the Cape of Good Hope as a lay missionary in 1800. But when the Missionary Society draws lots to determine where to send the new arrivals, Van der Lingen is sent east and Kicherer north. The hunchback missionary must make his own way in a place that, on the surface, God has forsaken.

When the God-fearing Herzog of Thuringia dies, the Irish missionary settlements face the wrath of his bitterly heathen wife, Geila, and her son, now Herzog Hedan. But when Hedan falls in love with Bilihild, a young Christian maiden, he offers peace to his Christian subjects if Bilihild will become his wife. As Bilihild strives to love her new husband and protect her people, she faces increasing difficulty and danger, especially from her jealous mother-in-law. As the clouds thicken around her, Bilihild must put her entire reliance on the God whom she honors and loves. (Summary by bookAngel7)

Journey through the annals of history, tracing an unbroken lineage of valiant heroes. These extraordinary men and women faced danger, privation, and even death to share the light of Jesus Christ with the worlds darkest corners. From well-known individuals to those whose stories have faded into obscurity, all are part of an unyielding band of torch-bearers. Join their epic adventures as they confront cannibals, combat slave traders, and administer care to sick foes, driven by one unwavering mission – to serve their Lord and guide others towards His divine light. (Summary by BookAngel7)

Be inspired by the courageous tales of "The Romance of Missionary Heroism" podcast, exploring the adventures and sacrifices of missionaries around the world. This podcast highlights their extraordinary dedication and the impact of their work, ideal for those interested in history, heroism, and inspirational stories.

In the future, it’s possible to live forever—but at what cost? A.D. 2088. Christian missionary Abigail Caldwell emerges from the jungle for the first time in her thirty-four years, the sole survivor of a mysterious disease that killed her village. A curious message from her grandfather leads...

The American frontier in the 1700s produced some men of utter ruthlessness, and Jim Girty was one of the worst. Living among the Delaware Indians in the Ohio Valley, Girty and his brothers incited acts of savagery and war against the white settlers. One of Jim Girty's targets was the Village of Peace, a settlement of Christian Indians who had been converted by Moravian missionaries.

Priscilla White knows she'll never be a wife or mother and feels God's call to the mission field in India. Dr. Eli Ernest is back from Oregon Country only long enough to raise awareness of missions to the natives before heading out West once more. But then Priscilla and Eli both receive news from the mission board: No longer will they send unmarried men and women into the field. Left scrambling for options, the two realize the other might be the answer to their needs.

Welcome to "The Life of a Missionary" podcast! 🎙️Join us on a captivating journey as we delve into the extraordinary life of a passionate priest, a dedicated missionary, and a beloved academic. With decades of service in schools, colleges, and parishes, he's not just a religious enthusiast but a true inspiration to all. From his humble beginnings to making history as a pastor in America, he's shared the joys and challenges of a missionary's life. Get ready to be moved by his vivid experiences and life-touching stories. Stay tuned for heartwarming tales that illuminate the path of a ...