Ten inspiring stories of faith and mission from Asia and the Arab World from the mission agency Interserve. In The Plum in the Desert Naomi Reed tells stories of difficult situations in the mission field; some of victory, some which left the mission workers feeling they had failed. But despite the difficulties and perceived failures, each story speaks of the goodness of God and what it means to persevere and trust in him, even when it seems too hard. These stories give us a new perspective on those perceived failures and remind us that "in all things God works for the good of those who love him". Commendations for The Plum in the Desert: "I smiled, I cried, and I marveled, but most of all I found myself moved to thanksgiving to the Lord as I read through these absorbing stories." Rose Dowsett - mission writer, researcher and former Chair of the Interserve International Council. "These stories of Interserve workers illustrate vividly the flexible and innovative approaches to mission in our day. Gripping, challenging and informative." Martin Goldsmith, author and mission lecturer, All Nations Christian College

The Plum Tree in the Desert: Ten Stories of Faith and Mission to Inspire You

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Reed, Naomi

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On the 27th April 2015, Feby Herewila married Andrew Chan. 35 hours later Andrew was executed by firing squad. Part of the Bali Nine, Andrew had been in Kerobokan Prison for ten years for drug smuggling. Feby was Andrew's close supporter and confidante, a lay pastor who had met him in prison and had ministered alongside him for three years. Together, they shared a common vision and faith in a powerful God of love and restoration. Andrew's story made headlines, but now Feby tells her compelling story. After wrestling with grief and suffering, she shares how God's healing and faithfulness is enabling her to step into her new life and ministry. Content Benefits: As Feby Chan learns to rebuild her life, faith and purpose after her husband was executed by a firing squad in Indonesia, this inspiring and powerful story shows how God can bring hope out of tragedy and bring healing to even our deepest pain. - Tells the story of Andrew Chan from a different perspective - Shows the transforming power of God in people's lives - Encourages us to see that God's forgiveness is open to anyone, whatever they have done - Will encourage people going through difficult situations that Jesus can heal the pain in time and allow you to hope again - Looks at the real pain of losing a loved one - Honest look at when prayers are not answered in the way we hope - Inspiring story of one woman's faithfulness to God - Perfect gift to encourage someone in their faith - Ideal reading for anyone who loves to see God at work - Colour photos - an 8 page insert included

Walking Him Home: Learning to hope again after loving and losing Andrew Chan on death row

Chan, Feby

The seventh monsoon was the hardest of them all. I sat on the back porch of our Himalayan home and stared as the rain streamed down all around me. I had never felt so hemmed in – by the constant rain, by the effects of the civil war and by the demands of home-school. As I sat there and listened to the pounding on our tin roof, I wondered whether I would make it through. I wondered whether I would cope with another 120 days of rain. And in doing so, I began to long for another season . . .’  From the view point of her seventh monsoon, Naomi Reed takes time to look back on the seasons of her life. As she does so, she shares with us her journey of faith and mission and reveals poignant truths about God and the way he works his purposes in our lives through seasons.

My Seventh Monsoon: A Himalayan Journey of Faith and Mission

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The Plum Tree in the Desert: Ten Stories of Faith and Mission to Inspire You

Walking Him Home: Learning to hope again after loving and losing Andrew Chan on death row

My Seventh Monsoon: A Himalayan Journey of Faith and Mission