David Livingstone: Africa's Trailblazer (Christian Heroes: Then & Now)
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| Rating | : | 4.16 (967 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1576581535 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 214 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-02-21 |
| Language | : | English |
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"God's Spokesman" according to Jeff Evanovich. Great story of one of the greatest Christian missionaries, carrying the gospel message to darkest Africa in the mid-1800s.. dpeach said Good overview of his life.. I thought the book was well written and covered the highlights of Dr. Livingstone's life. After reading the book, I had no major questions that were left unanswered. But, while doing other research on the life of Dr. Livingstone, I found out there were a few other events that probably should have been included. David was mostly blinded in one eye through an accident. This could have been said in the book without taking up too much space and seems to have been an important event.I agree with another reviewer in that David was probably not the best role model for how missions should be done today and . A man who followed God at all costs Homeschooling Mama Throughout his life, David sacrificed all: his family, creature comforts, and his own health to open Africa to future missions. I suppose the reason others were disappointed in this book is because David was not a traditional missionary. However, God called him and he obeyed.David's missions were a huge success in my mind. The Kalahari, trecherous rivers, bug infested jungles, and mud swamps were not going to stop him!! He travelled where no white man had travelled before, was a kind man, and embraced the Africans. This was a monumental step in keeping communication open to future missionaries and o
Janet is a former elementary-school teacher. About the Author Janet and Geoff Benge are a husband-and-wife writing team with more than twenty years of writing experience. Geoff holds a degree in history. . Originally from New Zealand, the Benges spent ten years serving with Youth With A Mission
Janet is a former elementary-school teacher. . Geoff holds a degree in history. Originally from New Zealand, the Benges spent ten years serving with Youth With A Mission. Janet and Geoff Benge are a husband-and-wife writing team with more than twenty years of writing experience
Razor-sharp teeth pierced his flesh as the lion savagely shook David in the air like a rag doll. The lion's jaws gripped David Livingstone's arm. A gunshot rang out. "God help us," David moaned, as the lion dropped him and turned to charge David's friend Mebalwe.With the heart of an explorer and the passion of an evangelist, David Livingstone mapped vast, unexplored areas of Africa, sharing the gospel with whomever he encountered. His stamina, perserverance, and dogged determination created the legacy of a trailblazing explorer with an undying hunger to make Christ known wherever his steps led him.David Livingstone's captivating adventures and tireless zeal continue to inspire countless men and women to bring the gospel message of God's love to those souls who have never heard.