"The secret to staying true to God's call for your life. Amy Carmichael left everything to become a missionary in India. But then Preena, a girl fleeing sexual slavery, threw herself on Carmichael's protection. Would she follow this new call and give up a religious vocation to become a nursemaid? Into her mind came a picture of Jesus washing his disciples' feet. "The question answered itself and was not asked again." Along with Indian women, Carmichael founded Dohnavur, a community of households that hasprovided family for hundreds of girls abandoned at birth or sold into prostitution. A modern-day saint, Amy Carmichael has empowered countless women and inspired generations of missionaries and activists. The practical advice and wisdom in these selections, culled from her many books, show why she continues to be a trustworthy spiritual guide for anyone seeking to follow God's path whatever the cost"--
How do you stay true to Gods call for your life?
Amy Carmichael left everything to become a missionary in India. But then seven-year-old Preena, fleeing sexual slavery, threw herself on the newcomers protection. Could Carmichael relinquish a religious vocation to become a nursemaid? A picture of Jesus washing his disciples feet came to her mind, and the question answered itself and was not asked again. Joined by a growing team of Indian women, Carmichael founded Dohnavur, a community of households that has provided family for hundreds of girls who might otherwise have been sold into prostitution.
A modern-day saint, Amy Carmichael has inspired generations of missionaries and activists. The practical wisdom in these selections, taken from her many books, confirms her as a trustworthy spiritual guide for anyone honestly seeking to follow Gods path.
