Nate Saint (1923-1956)
Seven year old Nate Saint peered wide-eyed over the cockpit of his older brother Sam's Challenger biplane. The eastern Pennsylvania country side was spread out neastly below him like a fine tablecloth. Nate was determined to remember every moment of this first high-flying adventure.
Flying soon captured Nate's heart. His air-service ministry to isolated missionaries put him on a path of destiny that would ultimately end with a final airplane flight with four missionary friends to the "Palm Beach" landing strip in the jungles of Ecuador.
The men's lives given that day not only opened a door to the gospel for the unreached "Aucas"; it has been said that possibly no single event of the twentieth century awakened more hearts tto God's call to serve in missions.
Gladys Aylward (1902-1970)
As improbable as it seemed, Gladys Aylward was certain God had called her to China as a missionary. But now, at age twenty-seven, she was being dismissed from missionary training school for failing her Bible class.
Without formal education or missionary organization to back her, Gladys raised her own finances for the overland trip that would bring her to the country and people that God had etched so deeply on her heart...China!
What follows is an amazing adventure of faith and determination. Gladys Aylward, a housemaid from England, dared to trust God in the face of dire and seemingly hopeless circumstances. Her life is one of the truly great missionary stories of our era.
Corrie ten Boom (1892-1983)
The harsh lights stung Corrie's blackened eyes as she entered the Gestapo-controlled police station in Haarlem. How true her father's words had been that quiet evening before Hitler's madness descended: 'Germany will invade Holland. We will lose. God help all those in Holland who do not call on His name.'
Suddenly, Corrie's ordered life was lost in the insanity of war. with bravery and compassion, her family and countless other Dutch citizes risked everything to extend God's hand to those innocents marked for certain execution in a world gone mad.
Corrie ten Boom's life of determination, faith, and forgiveness in the face of unimaginable brutality and hardship is a stunning testimony to the sustaining power of God.
Amy Carmichael (1867-1951)
Amy Carmichael stood on he deck of the steamer; waving good-bye once again to her old friend Robert Wilson. How could she have known she would never see him or the British Isles again? Amy was certain God had called her to India. Indeed! India would be her home for the rest of her life.
Amy's life was marked by a simple, determined obedience to God, regardless of circumstance or consequences. Her story and legacy are stunning reminders of the impact of one person who will fear God and nothing else.
Driven by love and compassion, and sustained by faith and determination, Amy Carmichael defied the cruel barriers of India's caste system. The story of this young woman from Northern Ireland is a brilliant, sparkling example of God's love generously poured out to the "the least of these among us."
Hudson Taylor (1832-1905)
"Unless God helps us, there is no hope", Captain Morris yelled over the roar of the storm. Hudson Taylor had to agree. Indeed the Dumfries might sink this very day and he would never live to see the shores of China , a land whose people he was certain God had called him to.
Hudson survived his perilous maiden voyage to his beloved China. With his heart set in determined obedience to God, and trusting the provision of the One who had called him, Hudson overcame persecution and almost overwhelming personal losses to bring God's truth to the "ripe harvest fields" of China.
Today, Hudson Taylor's story continues to challenge and inspire young and old to carry the anchoring gospel message, regardless of personal trial or hardships, to those who are adrift and without hope.
Inspiring true stories of men and women who answered God's call. Christian Heroes: Then & Now chronicles the exciting, challenging and deeply touching true stories of ordinary men & women whose trust in God accomplished extraordinary exploits for His kingdom and glory.
|
You might also like: |
 |
Bible Scattergories BOARD GAME
|
| NEW! How many Bible categories can you match before time runs out? For letter "C": A place Christ walked... Canaan! Name for the Holy Spirit... Comforter! Here's the only authorised Bible edition of the popular word game. More than just family fun - it's a great discussion starter! Two to four players ages 8 and up. |
|
|
| Product code: 11427GAM |
| $39.95 |
| |
 |
Soul Surfer (MOVIE) DVD
|
13-year old surfer, Bethany Hamilton, lost her arm in a shark attack but she didn't lost her faith! With the help of family - and God - she returns to competivitive surfing. Based on a true story. Starring Annasophia Robb, Hellen Hunt, Carrie Underwood, and Dennis Quaid. |
|
|
| Product code: 11393DVD |
| $29.95 |
| |
 |
The Chronicles of Narnia (Focus on the Family) AUDIO CD SET
|
| Gather your family around the 'radio' and step into C.S. Lewis's world of marvelous creatures, miraculous events, and perilous war against evil powers. Recorded in London it features acclaimed actors David Suchet as Aslan and Paul Scofield as the storyteller. |
|
|
| Product code: 11395CDA |
| $44.95 |
| |
