Through the Gates of Splendor
Elisabeth Elliot (1926-2015) has just past Through the Gates of Splendor.
She wrote the story of their mission to Ecuador after the death of her husband, Jim, in 1956. It became one of the most inspirational missionary stories of the 20th century. The book recounted the mission of her husband and four other American martyrs to bring Protestant Christianity to the remote Waorani (Huaorani) Indians. She returned later with her young daughter to live among the natives and share the gospel. One of his killers became a pastor!
Jim's most famous quote is "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep for what he cannot lose."
Some of Elisabeth's quotes include:
"The secret is Christ in me, not a different set of circumstances."
"Money hold terrible power when it is loved."
"I have one desire now - to live a life of reckless abandon for the Lord, putting all my strength and energy into it."
Her radio program inspired me in Asheville years ago.
Thank you, Elisabeth Elliot, for a life well lived!
