These Strange Ashes: Is God Still in Charge?
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.83 (801 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0800759958 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 152 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-12-29 |
| Language | : | English |
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From Publishers Weekly Elliot, author of numerous books (including A Path Through Suffering) as well as a conference speaker and host of the "Gateway to Joy" radio program, treats readers to more than a bare-bones description of her first year (1952) as a missionary to the Colorado Indians in Equador. The author speaks freely of her own joys as well as her heartfelt struggles to accept losses in life, in materials, in work. Copyright 1998 Cahners Business Information, Inc.. In her own engaging, plainspoken style, Elliot concludes each chapter with a spiritual insight she gained from the event recounted. More acute, however, than these descriptions are the many spiritual lessons and feelings of inner gratification that she found in this jungle setting. Although she encounters many obstacles in her mission to translate the Colorado language into written form, she is able to complete a
In These Strange Ashes, Elliot captures the mysteries and stark realities surrounding the colorful and primitive world in which she ministered. More than just a recounting of her early days, this is a beautifully crafted and deeply personal reflection on the important questions of life and a remarkable testimony to an authentic Christian commitment.. In her first year as a missionary to a small group of native women in the Ecuadorian jungle, Elisabeth Elliot faced physical and spiritual trials
Elisabeth Elliot (1926-2015) was one of the most perceptive and popular Christian writers of the last century. . The author of more than twenty books, including Passion and Purity, The Journals of Jim Elliot, and These Strange Ashes, Elliot offered guidance and encouragement to millions of readers worldwide
One of the best books written by E One of the best books written by E. Elliot. A helpful story to provide encouragement for those suffering hardship, directing us to trust God in the absence of understanding.. "One of the "10 Best Christian Books" I Have Ever Read" according to Lady Di. This is a unique and special book, especially for those who are in the midst of self-doubt, despair, discouragement, and/or disillusionment - while seemingly in "the will of God". Elizabeth Elliott writes a personal and intimate view of her 1st year as a missionary - before marriage, before Jim Elliott, before "fame", before having "saved souls", before any type of affirmation that would confirm her calling as a. "She's earned my respect" according to Cindy. I've always thought Elisabeth Elliot was an exceptional woman. But after reading this book, I have a new found respect for her. It is easy to say God is sovereign.But when you have sacrificed the comforts of modern life and served God on his terms, you earn a whole new level of respect. This is an encouraging book. I am not a missionary, but a homeschooling mom. And this book spoke to my heart. Ms. Elliot speaks