He is no Fool

Monday, April 1, 2013

 {Jim Elliot, missionary to the Waodani people of Ecuador, who lost his life in order to bring them to Christ}

"He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose." --Jim Elliot


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-He Is Risen!!!
-The above quote that reminds me that this life is about giving of ourselves.
-That in dying to self we gain so much more.
-Great missionary stories that have built my faith:  
Bruchko: The Astonishing True Story of a 19-Year-Old American, His Capture by the Motilone Indians and His Adventures in Christianizing the Stone Age Tribe

Through Gates of Splendor

Evidence Not Seen: A Woman's Miraculous Faith in the Jungles of World War II

Dorie: The Girl Nobody Loved

-Extra work this coming week
-A plethora of pecans from a neighbor
-Typing quotes from One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp
-Cold weather
-Easter Dinner with friends
-That death brings life
-Greenhouses opening soon
-New stamp set
-A gift card
-A new verse to memorize
-Verses shared that heal the pain
-Easter baking
-A clean house for company

 -Tulips, one of my favorites



 

1 comment:

bluecottonmemory said...

That is a book I would love to read:)I think my boys would, too! Your tuplips are beautiful - wishing you blessing through your week. Thank you for sharing yours!