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Indlæser... Rescue the Captors (Rescue the Captors #1) (udgave 2011)af Russell M. Stendal
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The terror began on August 14, 1983. American bush pilot Russell Stendal, on routine business, landed his plane in a remote Colombian village. Gunfire broke out throughout the town and within minutes Russell's 142 day ordeal had begun. The guerrilla fighters explained that this was a kidnapping for ransom and that would be held until payment was made.Held at gunpoint deep in the jungle and with little else to occupy his time, Russell began to write. He told the story of his life and kept a record of his experience in the guerrilla camp. His "book" became a bridge to the men who held him and now serves as the basis for this incredible true story of how God's love penetrated a physical and ideological jungle. No library descriptions found. |
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Along with the actual kidnapping story itself and subsequent time in captivity, he weaves in stories from his childhood and early adulthood missionary and God adventures.
I greatly appreciated the author’s openness and honesty in the way he reveals his own faults and how God turned them around.
I also greatly liked the way he shared his faith with his captors, not at all by beating them over the head with the Bible but by getting to know them and sharing how God redeemed his own mistakes and by having a merciful forgiving attitude towards them.
Christian truths were weaved unobtrusively throughout giving much food for thought. There were several times where I paused my reading just to think about God.
Also included is an appendix with a much more intensive addition of some Christian truths that the author gleaned from the beatitudes.
A couple of interesting quotes:
Our only hope is to admit our faults and failures. We don’t have to be perfect to come to God, but we do have to be honest.
The Greek word ["meek"] really means an attitude of heart and mind that is in submission to God and to God’s plans exclusively.
If you like true missionary stories or true Christian persecution stories you will love this book.
To purchase your own copy of this book go here:Rescue the Captors: True Hostage Situation Involving Colombian Marxist Guerrillas and a Missionary Simply Using the Experience to Share the Gospel
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Life Sentencing Publishing. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commision’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” ( )