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"To me, the commandments, all that the Word of God comprises, are a lamp."--Elisabeth ElliotElisabeth Elliot had an early acquaintance with the Bible. Before she could read or write, God's holy words were read aloud to her twice a day. In her life, this gift of a deep and personal association with Scripture has been priceless: a drink in times of thirst, an inspiration in times of fear, and a light in times of darkness. Join Elisabeth Elliot for six months of daily meditations, each holding the power to bring you deeper into God's abiding love.

"The world cries for men who are strong: strong in conviction, strong to lead, to stand, to suffer . . . glad to shoulder the burden of manliness." In The Mark of a Man, beloved author Elisabeth Elliot examines and celebrates the many characteristics of manhood that were exemplified in the life of Christ. Jesus's life demonstrated the distinctive traits of responsibility, sacrifice, courage, obedience, initiative, forgiveness, and endurance. Men who seek to follow him do well to walk the same path.Written as advice to Elliot's nephew, this book unabashedly affirms the ways men and women are equal and the ways in which they are distinctly different. It will be a guide to both men and women on understanding the unique ways that men can stand strong in their divinely appointed roles, even in a confused culture.

Through short devotional readings, beloved author inspires readers to listen to God with love, trust, and obedience.

Life has never been safe . . . but God is always thereWe live in a world filled with uncertainty. Our lives can change in the blink of an eye with one phone call, one diagnosis, one unexpected event. Caught in our own trials and news cycles, it's tempting to think that the world used to be safer and life used to be simpler. But the truth is, it wasn't. We can learn much about patience, perseverance, and trusting God from those who walked the path of life before us.Through the deaths of two husbands, a life of travel and danger, and the struggles of raising her daughter as a single parent, former missionary Elisabeth Elliot clung to the God who never left her side. God provided Elliot with a security that could not have come from relying on the world. And He can do the same for you. In this handsomely repackaged edition of Elliot's classic book, you are invited to join her as she recounts how she relied on God during some of the most amazing and difficult events of her life.Elisabeth Elliot (1926-2015) was one of the most perceptive and popular Christian writers of the last century. The author of more than twenty books, including Passion and Purity, The Journals of Jim Elliot, and These Strange Ashes, Elliot offered guidance and encouragement to millions of readers worldwide. For more information about her books, visit elisabethelliot.org.

Tune your heart to this calm, compassionate voice in the midst of life's stormsWife of martyred missionary Jim Elliot, Elisabeth Elliot spent her life serving others, sharing the gospel, and encouraging believers in their walk with God through thought-provoking and inspiring books. Her personal story has been a testament to God's faithfulness and love, and her insight into Scripture on a variety of topics has been strengthening the family of God for generations.Now you can own five of Elliot's best-loved books in a handsome collection. The Elisabeth Elliot Classics Collection includes- A Path through Suffering- On Asking God Why- Secure in the Everlasting Arms- These Strange Ashes- The Path of LonelinessWhether you need hope in a season of suffering or inspiration for your own faith journey, you'll find the encouragement you crave in this collection. They're books you'll turn to again and again in the days, months, and years to come.

Elisabeth Elliot is one of the most loved and respected communicators of present-day Christianity. In this repackaged edition of The Shaping of a Christian Family, Elliot tells the story of her childhood to share valuable insights on raising godly children. She talks candidly on parental expectations, emphasizes daily Bible reading and prayer, and shows the benefits of practicing such scriptural principles as trust, discipline, courtesy, and teaching by example.Complete with eight pages of treasured Elliot family photos, The Shaping of a Christian Family is a wonderful book of ideas and inspiration for new parents, experienced parents, and all who have come to trust Elliot's wisdom.

Dans ce livre chaleureux, écrit avec talent, Elizabeth Elliot s'adresse à sa fille Valérie (alors sur le point de se marier) et, à travers elle, à tous ceux, hommes ou femmes, qui désirent mieux comprendre ce que la féminité veut dire dans l'optique de Dieu. Elizabeth Elliot est la femme de Jim Elliot - le père de Valérie - massacré avec quatre autres missionnaires par les Aucas (Équateur) en 1956, à l'âge de vingt-huit ans. Diplômée de l'Université de Wheaton en 1948 et de l'Institut Biblique de la Prairie, elle devient professeur au Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary, où elle épouse le regretté A. H. Leitch. Elle est bien connue pour ses ouvrages d'une qualité et d'une précision qui lui donnent une place à part parmi les auteurs chrétiens d'aujourd'hui.

The inspiring story of five missionaries who were martyred in the jungles of Ecuador as they attempted to reach the local people with the gospel. In 1956 the world was stunned by a shocking event. Five young Americans: Nate Saint, Roger Youderian, Ed McCully, Pete Fleming and Jim Elliot, had ventured into the jungles of Ecuador on a mission to share the Word of God with the local tribes. Tragically, they were savagely murdered by the very people they had come to save. In Through Gates of Splendour Jim's widow, Elisabeth, tells their remarkable story of courage and devotion to Christ in the face of danger and difficulty.Content Benefits:Discover the inspirational story of five young missionaries and be challenged to trust your whole life to God, whatever the circumstances.Inspiring story of five men of faith who trusted GodStory of Nate Saint, Roger Youderian, Ed McCully, Pete Fleming, and Jim ElliotDemonstrates the upmost courage and devotion to ChristAn inspiring and fascinating look at true heroes of the faithIdeal reading for those who have read Shadow of the Almighty or End of the SpearPerfect biography to encourage someone in their faithIdeal reading for anyone who loves to see God at work in the world

Of one thing I am perfectly sure: God's story never ends with "ashes."--Elisabeth ElliotIn this account of her first year as a missionary, Elisabeth Elliot shares what it was like to work in the jungles of Ecuador with a small group of women, bringing the Word of God to the indigenous tribe that martyred her husband. With fascinating detail, she captures the stark realities of life among these complex people and reflects upon the "strange ashes" that can result when an act of obedience is passed through the fires of God's perfect--yet mysterious--will.These Strange Ashes is more than the remarkable true story of a year in the life of a Christian missionary; it is a reflection on the great questions of life and a memorable testimony to the realities of authentic Christian commitment. First published nearly forty years ago, this classic is sure to inspire a new generation to find and follow God's will--wherever it leads them.

He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose.Jim ElliotJim Elliot arrived in Ecuador as a missionary at age twenty-five. Three years later, he would become a martyr at the hands of the Auca, the indigenous people to whom he was witnessing. He left behind a young wife, a baby daughter, and an incredible legacy of faith.Jim's volumes of personal journals, written over many years, reveal the inner struggles and victories that he experienced before his untimely death in 1956. In The Journals of Jim Elliot, you'll come to know this intelligent and articulate man who yearned to know God's plan for his life, detailed his fascinating missions work, and revealed his love for Elisabeth--first as a single man, then as a happily married one.Edited by his wife, Elisabeth, Jim's personal yet universal musings about faith, love, and work will show you how to apply the Bible to the situations you face every day. They will inspire you to lead a life of obedience, regardless of the cost, and delight you with an amazing story of courage and determination.

"I seek the lessons God wants to teach me, and that means that I ask why."--Elisabeth ElliotGod does many things we do not understand, but that doesn't keep us from wanting to understand. When faced with suffering, sickness, death, and confusion, most of us want to know why. Beloved writer Elisabeth Elliot knew too well this feeling of uncertainty. But she also knew that God is faithful to answer us in our distress.On Asking God Why offers honest insights into many of today's most prevalent heartaches, including sickness and death, family issues and loneliness, aging and hopelessness. Chapter by chapter, this insightful book will remind you that God invites his children to lay our questions before him--because in him we will find every answer we need.

Elliot's account is more than inspirational reading; it belongs to the very heartbeat of evangelical witness, ---Christianity Today. Offering one of the great missionary biographies of the 20th century, Elliot draws extensively on her husband's letters and diaries to recount how he and four others were killed by Ecuador's Huaorani (Aucu) tribe in 1956. 351 pages, hardcover. Hendrickson.

Rest awhile in a quiet placeWhere can you turn for refuge when life gets too busy, too impersonal, or too much to handle? To the comforting arms of our omnipotent and infinitely loving heavenly Father. In Keep a Quiet Heart, beloved author Elisabeth Elliot shares more than one hundred short passages that help you learn to know, trust, and walk with God in a world that does everything in its power to distract us. If you long for a bit of relief and rest, let Elisabeth Elliot be your compassionate guide."Here is a book choc-a-bloc with wisdom in the raw. Read it slowly, praying as you go."--J. I. Packer, author of Knowing God"The stories are encouraging, the counsel is helpful, but most of all these straightforward essays show us the heart of Elisabeth Elliot. It is a gift for which we can all be thankful."--Richard J. Foster, author of Celebration of Discipline

"No one has had a greater impact on my spiritual development than Elisabeth Elliot. . . . May her experiences--and her confident conclusion--strengthen you for your journey as they have strengthened mine."--from the foreword by Kay Warren, cofounder of Saddleback Church and author of Choose JoyIn this deeply personal account of her first year as a missionary, Elisabeth Elliot shares the challenges she faced as she worked in the jungles of Ecuador to bring the Word of God to a people virtually untouched by the outside world. With fascinating detail, she captures the stark realities of life in the jungle, the difficulties she encountered while developing a written language for the tribe, and her confusion when God didn't "cooperate" with her efforts to accomplish what she believed was His will.More than just a memoir, Made for the Journey is a beautifully crafted and deeply personal reflection on the important questions of life and a remarkable testimony to authentic Christian obedience to an unfathomable God.Elisabeth Elliot (1926-2015) was one of the most perceptive and popular Christian writers of the last century. The author of more than twenty books, including Passion and Purity and The Journals of Jim Elliot, Elliot offered guidance and encouragement to millions of readers worldwide. For more information about Elisabeth's books, visit elisabethelliot.org.

"To understand the depth and reality of God's love for us is the great adventure of the Christian faith. In A Heart of God: 31 Days to Discover God's Love for You, a never-before-published devotional from Elisabeth Elliot, readers will embark on a month-long journey of learning to see God's character, intentions, and plan for their lives (and the world). They will find out how to recognize the compassionate hand of God in every circumstance, even suffering, and encounter the mystery and joy of unfolding the infinite layers of His unprecedented love for us"--

Beloved missionary and author shares a path through pain, grief, and loss, showing how God transforms tragedy into purpose, strength, and character.

I have deep feelings for this guy, but he says I'm like a sister to him. What should I do?""Why should a man still be expected to initiate romance?""Isn't it okay to spend time together if we're just friends?""If I never marry, will God take that desire away?"These are some of the many questions posed in letters to Elisabeth Elliot by readers of her bestselling book Passion and Purity. In this beautifully repackaged edition of Quest for Love, she responds with sound, biblical guidance, dusting off "antiquated" concepts such as commitment, integrity, honor, and servanthood, and showing how they still apply to dating and singleness today. Intertwined are hopeful true stories of discovering love through God's direction.

In her classic book, Elisabeth Elliot candidly shares her love story with Jim Elliot through letters, diary entries, and memories. She is honest about the temptations, difficulties, victories, and sacrifices of two young people whose commitment to Christ took priority over their love for each other. These revealing personal glimpses, combined with relevant biblical teaching, will remind readers that only by putting their human passion and desire through His fire can God purify their love.In a culture obsessed with dating, sex, and intimacy, the need for Elliot's freeing message is greater than ever. This beautifully repackaged edition will appeal to today's young people.

En este libro clásico, Elisabeth Elliot comparte su historia de amor con Jim Elliot a través de cartas, anotaciones en su diario y recuerdos. Ella es honesta sobre las tentaciones, dificultades, victorias y sacrificios de dos jóvenes cuyo compromiso con Cristo fue la prioridad sobre su amor por el otro. ​In her classic book, Elisabeth Elliot candidly shares her love story with Jim Elliot through letters, diary entries, and memories. She is honest about the temptations, difficulties, victories, and sacrifices of two young people whose commitment to Christ took priority over their love for each other.

En la vida los tiempos difíciles nos llegan a todos, sin ninguna explicación real. Pasar por el sufrimiento tiene el potencial de devastarnos y destruirnos, o de ser una puerta de entrada a la gratitud y la alegría. Esta verdad llevó a Elisabeth a decir: «Lo que sea que esté en la copa que Dios me está ofreciendo, ya sea dolor, pena, sufrimiento y pesar junto con muchas más alegrías, estoy dispuesta a aceptarlo porque confío en Él'. In life hard times come to all, without any real explanation. Going through suffering has the potential to devastate and destroy us, or to be a gateway to gratitude and joy. This truth led Elisabeth to say "Whatever is in the cup that God is offering to me, whether it be pain and sorrow and suffering and grief along with the many more joys, I'm willing to take it because I trust Him."

Cultivating stillness in our can't-stop worldWe are a busy people. We frantically move through our days with hardly a moment of true rest and reflection. It's hard to comprehend the thought of being still, of leaving our anxiety and worry and impatience in the capable hands of a loving God. But that's exactly what we are called to do.Using the title of one of her favorite hymns as her unifying theme, beloved writer Elisabeth Elliot offers this inspiring collection of reflections on living the Christian life--a life that is far less about doing than it is about receiving grace, peace, and rest for our weary souls. With engaging stories from her rich personal experiences as a missionary, mother, wife, widow, radio host, and internationally known public speaker, Elliot shows you the beauty and wonder of resting in God. Elisabeth Elliot (1926-2015) was one of the most perceptive and popular Christian writers of the last century. The author of more than twenty-five books, including Passion and Purity, The Journals of Jim Elliot, and These Strange Ashes, Elliot offered guidance and encouragement to millions of readers worldwide. For more information about Elisabeth's books, visit elisabethelliot.org.

"The world cries for men who are strong: strong in conviction, strong to lead, to stand, to suffer...glad to shoulder the burden of manliness." In The Mark of a Man, respected author Elisabeth Elliot examines the many characteristics of manhood that were exemplified in the life of Christ. Jesus's life demonstrated the distinctive traits of responsibility, sacrifice, courage, obedience, initiative, forgiveness, and endurance. Men who seek to follow him must walk the same path.Written as advice to Elliot's nephew, this book unabashedly affirms the ways men and women are equal and the ways in which they are distinctly different. It will be a guide to both men and women on understanding the unique ways that men can stand strong in their divinely appointed roles. Elisabeth Elliot, one of the outstanding women of present-day Christianity, is the author of more than twenty books, including Passion and Purity and The Journals of Jim Elliot.

Be inspired by a woman who dared to follow GodAmy Carmichael understood true discipleship and lived it out. At a very young age she felt called to the mission field, followed God's guidance, and eventually went to India, where she would spend fifty-three years without furlough. While there, Amy founded the Dohnavur Fellowship, a refuge for children in moral danger-children who were orphaned or unwanted and sold to the temple. Amy became a mother for these children, and so they called her "Amma."Even today, Amy's life of obedience and courage stands as a model for all Christians everywhere. We resonate with her desires and dreams, her faults and fears, her dedication and service. For former missionary and author Elisabeth Elliot, Amy became a role model. "She was my first spiritual mother," writes Elliot. "She showed me the shape of godliness."A Chance to Die is the life story of Amy Carmichael. In this reverent biography, Elisabeth Elliot brings "Amma" to life, providing a compelling, unforgettable narrative that will provoke you to examine the depths of your own faith and encourage you to reaffirm your life and commitment to Christ. Elisabeth Elliot, one of the outstanding women of present-day Christianity, is the author of more than twenty books, including Passion and Purity, The Journals of Jim Elliot, and These Strange Ashes. She and her husband, Lars Gren, live in Magnolia, Massachusetts.