Amelia recommends: THE PASTOR’S WIFE by Sabina Wurmbrand
In her own words, Sabina Wurmbrand tells her story of persecution in communist Romania with her husband, Richard. He was arrested and imprisoned for a total of 14 years, while Sabina was taken from her young son and sent to a labor camp for several years. But through it all, her faith remained strong and she continued to be a fruitful witness for Christ. This moving story of faith and courage will inspire you to seek harder after Christ.
Tessa recommends: HINDS’ FEET ON HIGH PLACES by Hannah Hurnard
This classic is definitely in my top three favorites! Written as an easy-to-understand allegory, it tells the story of Much Afraid, who longs to leave her home in the Valley of Fear and go with the Chief Shepherd to the High Places. He promises to take her there, but she must be willing to make the journey with His chosen companions - Sorrow and Suffering. This book will challenge you to cling ever tighter to the Shepherd of your soul, and allow Him to faithfully fulfill His glorious promises in your life in whatever way He chooses. You’ll have to read through the last chapter to find out how God beautifully transforms Much Afraid and her companions when they come to the end of their triumphant journey!
Amy recommends:
JOHN AND BETTY STAM: A STORY OF TRIUMPH by Mrs. Howard Taylor
Every page of this real-life adventure is more challenging than the last. Much more than a nice story, this book is an invitation to join the ranks of those who are willing to count their lives as nothing in order to advance the kingdom and obey the voice of their Beloved. John and Betty Stam truly lived martyr’s lives long before God gave them the honor of dying martyr’s deaths. He was the sole focus of their lives and thusly, He is what you are left thinking about when you reach the end of their story. Though it is their biography, this book is not about John and Betty Stam, but the One who lived through them, enabling their yielded lives to be a beautiful display of His glory! Copyright 2011 The Church at Ellerslie. All rights reserved. No material from this website may be copied, reproduced, or distributed without express written permission from The Church at Ellerslie.