Dangerously Alive
African adventures of faith under fire
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Paperback / softback
£8.99
Publisher: SPCK Publishing
ISBN: 9780857210111
Number of Pages: 256
Published: 18/02/2011
Width: 13 cm
Height: 19.8 cm
In 1999 Simon Guillebaud went to Burundi, probably the most dangerous country on earth, where he pulled an evangelistic team together to reach the youths of the streets. Several colleagues died. God honoured their efforts. Hundreds found faith. Miracles became almost a daily occurrence. Although Simon had not expected to survive, God had other plans. A lady called Lizzie was willing to share his tough life: they now have three children. To empower local people, Simon determined to construct the best conference centre in Burundi. The centre was built without incurring debts or paying bribes. It is now open and already profitable. Simon comments: 'The book combines prayer letters, diary entries and reflections from ten years in a war zone. It covers witchcraft, miracles, evangelism, Islam, orphans, street kids, aids, business for mission, and stories of triumphant faith in the midst of hideous suffering.'
Contents
Map of Burundi 8
Foreword 11
Prologue 13
1. The Call 16
2. A Reckless Faith? 26
3. Room for Hope 37
4. Life to the Full 49
5. A Sense of Urgency 60
6. The Adventure of Living or the Safety of Existing 70
7. Lessons from the Conflict 81
8. How Hungry Are We? 93
9. Peace on a Knife-Edge 110
10. A Christianity that Ruins Your Life 121
11. Daring to Come Alive 133
12. Halfway and Beyond 145
13. An Effortless Intimacy? 154
14. Joining in God’s Story 165
15. A Reordering of Priorities 177
16. A Horizon of Hope 188
17. The Art of Perseverance 198
18. New Challenges 209
19. Caring in a Way that Costs 220
20. Ministering Christ to "the Least of These" 234
Epilogue 246
Acknowledgments 252