Wherever The River Runs: How a Forgotten People Renewed My Hope in the Gospel by Kelly Minter. UMW Reading List - Education for Mission
Kelly Minter invites us on a jungle adventure down a river teeming with piranhas, caimans, a beautiful people, and especially, the glory of God. Her honest and engaging narrative pulls back the curtain on one of the most captivating places on earth as well as on parts of the gospel we may be able to recite but have never fully believed. Click the link below to view a video narrated by Kelly about her trip and see her webpage about the book. http://kellyminter.com/wherever-the-river-runs/ I started reading this book last weekend and absolutely love it. Many times I have found myself wiping tears from my eyes. One of the moments that touched me most was when her group visits a church in a flooded village and she talks with a young boy after their service. This boy seemed somewhat detached from the events and she stopped afterwards to speak with him stating that she noticed him and asked if he needed anything. The boys comments back were that he didn't need anything, but he was overwhelmed that someone noticed him, that God noticed him! Sometimes that's all a person really needs is to know that God knows they are there! Pick up your copy today and start reading. You wont be disappointed. Leave a comment below and be watching for discussion questions to be posted soon.
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