I am always looking for a good book to read. Yesterday, I walked outside to get the mail and found a package for my brother. The books came from Texas, from an organization called "Gospel for Asia." I gave the package to Zach and I watched as he opened it. Somehow these books got sent to him for free by signing up on an email list. There were actually 2 copies of the same book so being the amazing brother he is...gave me the other one. I continued on with the rest of my day, not thinking about the book. At night, I love to read and journal so I picked up this book and began reading. Since my recent experience at Camp Ozark, I've felt the Lord tug at my heart about Mission work. I've been on a few mission trips with my church but never to a third-world country. There is something I find intriguing about the culture we live in. We take SO much for granted. Anyways, back to the book. It is about a man K.P Yahannan who has traveled in Asia spreading the love of God. He is on a journey to change a generation. Our generation. For nearly twenty years, he has faithfully been a missionary. I've only read 50 pages of the book, but let me tell you....I cannot put it down. It may be because I have such an interest for mission work. I underlined some parts that I feel are definitely worth sharing. The website is www.gfa.org for those interested in reading this book called Revolution in World Missions"In order to plant the Gospel, we must take risks."
"What impresses people from Third World countries are the simple things Americans take for granted: fresh water available 24 hours a day, unlimited electrial power, telephones that work and a most remarkable network of paved roads.""What if God asked me to preach in the streets? How would I ever be able to stand up in public and speak? What if I were stoned and beaten?"
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