Missionary Adventures

Josey Anderson had dreams of being the perfect wife, and everything seemed to fall into place during her fairytale wedding to Chase. Well, almost everything—there was that hilarious moment when the matron of honor unexpectedly went into labor! But hey, life is full of surprises, and Josey knows how to roll with the punches. Now, Josey sets out to find her dream Cape-style house, conquer her role as a reporter at the Gull Lake, Minnesota paper, and become a baking whiz and sewing extraordinaire. Piece of cake, right? But just when she's settled into the rhythm of her new life, Chase lands ...

The circumstances of the death of these men are by now known throughout the world in one of the great missionary adventure stories of modern times. But this is the first account of the whole life of one of them, a life that, though "hid with Christ in God", was in part revealed in some of the most poignant and moving spiritual writings of our time.

Few Christians have accepted the challenge to carry the gospel into the mysterious land of Tibet. HIGH ADVENTURE is the story of one man who did — Victor Plymire. As one of the early Assemblies of God missionaries, he is a great example of dedication to the missionary call and the cause of Christ. Follow Victor Plymire across towering mountains and as he confronts demonic darkness. Experience the spiritual struggle to free men’s souls from centuries-long bondage. Rejoice as tribal chiefs and temple priests hear the story of Jesus.

One of President Obama's Favorite Books of the Year | A New York Times Notable Book | One of the Wall Street Journal Ten Best Books of the Year "Missionaries is a courageous book: It doesn’t shy away, as so much fiction does, from the real world.” —Juan Gabriel Vásquez, The New York...

Into the Fire is a passionate invitation to live in the presence, love, and power of God every day. Through vivid stories, engaging Scripture and Catechism insights, potent practical tips, humor, and a whole lot of love, Fr. Patrick Gonyeau, C.P.P.S., leads listeners on a stirring faith journey. Written with contagious energy and overflowing with joy, Into the Fire will leave you inspired, refreshed, hungry, and ready for a life of intimacy, mission, and miracles with the Holy Spirit.

This is the powerful story of Gladys Aylward. Without formal education or a 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 amazing adventure of faith and determination is one of the truly great missionary stories of our era.

'I need you,' the tall, ridiculously good-looking missionary had declared, his words reverberating through the entire church. Wait—he wasn’t talking just to Josey? Oops, because suddenly she’s not in Gull Lake, Minnesota anymore. Instead, she's found herself in Moscow, Russia, as a missionary for a whole year. Oy! Really, she just wanted to escape her chaotic hometown, where her sister ran off and married her ex, and her heart still pines for Chase, 'the one that got away.' But life has a funny way of throwing snowballs, and now she's in Russia, spreading the good word and navigating ...

In Dragon Ride, the beauty of the Lord is seen through the eyes of Buddhists, atheists, idol-worshippers, Muslims, and an animist as they encounter Jesus. Dragon Ride records the actual conversations Grace had with her friends, and many of them embraced Christ as the answer to their deepest longings. Grace writes about persecution, evading the police, saving lives, helping the homeless and the disabled, and she even writes about the murder of a friend.

Set against the rich backdrop of Tanzanian life, Juma and the Soccer Field Curse is a powerful story of friendship, forgiveness, and the unstoppable impact of God’s love. One mistake. One curse. One chance to make things right. Ten-year-old Juma loves his life in Tanzania—playing soccer with his friends, helping at his family’s dukani, and laughing with his noisy cousins. But everything changes the day a terrible accident leaves his best friend, Ibrahim, seriously injured. Blamed for what happened, Ibrahim’s grandmother curses Juma, and soon, bad luck seems to follow him everywhere....

She blew up Heaven twice. The third time’s a franchise. Commander Lyra Starling just wanted to retire — preferably somewhere without exploding planets or divine paperwork. But when a glitter-addicted AI called Halo Two turns her home world into a pastel-coloured cult, Lyra and her three very enthusiastic Meerkat lovers are dragged back into the fight. Armed with sarcasm, babies, and the most irresponsible glitter bomb in galactic history, the Fleetwood Smack crew declares war on mandatory happiness. Between malfunctioning drones, cosmic tea ceremonies, and interspecies misunderstandings...

The LOGOS LIFE Adventures in Asia, Cultural Catastrophes, Help and Hope, On-board the World's Largest Floating Book-fair. STREET KIDS, SOLVENTS AND SALVATION The True Story of a Missionary and the Street Children She Couldn't Ignore A MISSIONARY IN MANILA An intriguing Journey of Faith, Travel and Adventure

A True Story of Faith, Adventure, and Cultural Mishaps on the High Seas Join former UK Police Sergeant Natalie Vellacott aboard the Logos Hope, the world’s largest floating book fair, on an unforgettable mission across Southeast Asia. Trading her badge for a Bible, Natalie steps into a world full of cultural surprises, language barriers, and unexpected friendships. From bustling ports to remote villages, her hilarious and heartwarming adventures reveal what it truly means to follow God’s call—no matter how confusing or challenging the journey. This is more than a travel memoir. It’s...

A hilarious, poignant, and big-hearted memoir about the challenges of coming of age—within the strictures of the Mormon church. Growing up in 1980s Edmonton, Greg Hudson loved pop music, comic books, and hanging out at the mall. But unlike most of his friends, Greg and his family were devout...

Youth With A Mission (YWAM) is a Christian missions movement like no other. Since 1960, it has launched wave after wave of young missionaries now into the millions who have impacted every nation on earth by simply listening to and obeying the voice of God. In Values Matter, YWAM Co-founder Darlene Cunningham shares inspiring stories of how God shaped YWAM into what it is today—a large and effective wave-maker for missions through the spiritual DNA carried within its Core Beliefs and 18 Foundational Values.

Christians are boring and going to church is dull. God (if He exists) is irrelevant to me and the plans I have for my life. He surely does not call people to serve Him on the mission field today! Or so I thought … this is my story, a journey of surprising discoveries. It is a story of travel and love, crocodiles and soldiers, life and death, ships and illness, blessing and provision, ugly angels and the KGB, Dracula’s castle and hoopoes, holy kisses and miracles, answered prayers and a girl and a voice and a call. For the last two decades Matthew Skirton has served as a missionary with ...

Prepare to embark on a faith-filled odyssey like no other. In this captivating collection of over eighty real-life testimonies, Doc Yeager and his family invite you into their world of miracles and divine encounters spanning fifty years of ministry. From remote villages to bustling cities, witness firsthand the undeniable power of a living God who still heals, delivers, and transforms lives today. If you’ve ever been told that the era of Acts and supernatural wonders is a thing of the past, this book will shatter that lie. Each riveting story—from miraculous healings and supernatural ...

How far are you willing to go to find your destiny? Ten years in the future, intelligent life has been detected on a planet almost 500 light years from Earth. Christian billionaire Charles Watkins builds a multi-generational missionary starship: since no vessel can travel faster than light, the ship is large enough to sustain several generations for the journey. But something goes wrong during the launch and now, hundreds of years into the trip, the inhabitants of the Saint Paul have not only forgotten their true purpose, they have forgotten they are on a ship. Lifeboat tells the story of ...

St. Paul Goes to Spain What if the Apostle Paul, after his release from imprisonment in Rome, embarked on a daring journey to the far reaches of the Roman Empire? "St. Paul Goes to Spain" by Lawrence Clayton is a riveting historical fiction novel that imagines this very scenario, blending meticulous research with engaging storytelling. Join Matthew Western, an intrepid archaeologist, as he uncovers ancient artifacts in the Sinai desert, sparking a quest to prove that Paul indeed traveled to Spain. His journey intertwines with the lives of several compelling characters: John Baldus, a former...

The adventures of the Apostle Paul have captured the imagination of readers across the globe, and his valiant testimony of the living Christ continues to inspire us today. You will find in these pages new insights and inspiration to help you have a closer daily walk with the Lord.

Discover the remarkable legacy of Howard Carter—teacher, pioneer, and devoted follower of Christ—whose life left an indelible mark on the global Pentecostal movement. Once a close friend of Smith Wigglesworth and Lester Sumrall, Carter was renowned for his transformational teachings on the Gifts of the Holy Spirit, captivating audiences at international conferences around the world. From his quiet sense of humor to his fierce commitment when challenges arose, Carter’s gentle yet resolute spirit forged new pathways for believers seeking a deeper life in God. An educated man after ...