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‘Suddenly out of the darkness two masked men in camouflage clothing ran towards me pointing something shaped like a gun.’At 25 years of age Maud Kells went to the Congo as a medical missionary with WEC International. She went to replace others who had been recently martyred. Years later she herself found herself close to death on the floor of her own operating theatre. A rebel soldier’s bullet went straight through her and, by God’s grace, her life was saved. This is the story of a young Irish girl who went to Africa despite her family’s objections due to the crystal clear call on her life of a God who assured her, ‘I am with you I am all you need’. Maud found that out to be absolutely true in all circumstances.The Trailblazer series collects great stories from Christians of the past and delivers them to the young people of today.  This gripping and astonishing story from Jean Gibson will challenge young readers to trust God as Maud Kells did.A well–known and long–standing series:Over 50 titles Great for ages 9 to 14Published in 14 languages Half a million books soldAlso available in box sets when one book is not enough! 7 themed box sets, each with 5 booksEach biography follows the trailblazer’s journey to faith, and on to the work that God had planned for them. With lots of dialogue, these engaging stories show how God uses normal individuals to bring about his purpose.Each book features:Thinking Further Topics for each chapter to help readers think about how what they’ve read applies to their life todayTimeline of important events in the lifetime of each book’s subject

A powerful collection of modern day stories of women living out their faith. In this omnibus edition, Jean Gibson presents two contemporary collections of inspiring stories from women who have faced the reality of life and proved the sufficiency of God's power in many different circumstances. Through their personal testimonies, these women reassure us that none of us are alone in our experience and that no situation is beyond hope. This edition includes an updated Foreword by Jean Gibson.

Joyful in Hope tells the stories of eight inspirational women who have faced the harsh reality of life and proved the sufficiency of God's power in many different situations. A young mother proves what can be done when she determines to help her autistic son achieve his full potential.A mother works through the meaning of 'unconditional love' when she learns of her son's homosexuality.A wife finds the best ways to help her husband as his brilliant mind begins to give way to dementia These, and the others in the book, are women who are facing life with courage and faith, sometimes doubting but desperately holding on to God and trusting even when they do not understand what is happening. These women reassure us that we are not alone in our situation - that God reaches out to us in our struggles and that he can bring us through.