R.A.C.E. (Reading About Christian Examples)
Our desire is to learn from other christian brothers and sisters who have lived past and present) a life pleasing to Christ
"Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God." (Hebrews 12:1-2 ESV)
The Bible or the Axe
William O. Levi
Exile. Persecution. Torture. The riveting story of one man's escape from the Sudan. William Levi was born in southern Sudan as part of a Messianic Hebrew tribal group and spent the majority of his early years as a refugee running from Islamic persecution. He was eventually taken captive for refusing to convert to Islam and suffered greatly at the hands of his captors. After escaping he has been sharing his story nationwide and petitioning members of congress to take action to end the violence in Sudan. His story of deliverance will touch the hearts of believers and raise awareness to the plight of our Sudanese brothers and sisters in Christ.
Through Gates of Splendor
Elisabeth Elliot
The compelling first-hand account of five young men – Nate Saint, Roger Youderian,
Ed McCully, Pete Fleming, and Jim Elliot – whose obedience to God led them into the
jungles of Ecuador, and ultimately into martyrdom. Recounted by Elisabeth Elliot, best
selling author and widow of Jim Elliot, using private journals, letters,
and photographs, along with personal accounts of their widows, families, and colleagues,
the story told in Through Gates of Splendor remains profoundly influential generations later.
Mile Marker 825
Jason D. Mirikitani
A Widowers Survival & Resurrected Hope
Bruchko
Bruce Olson
The astonishing true story of a 19-year-old American, his capture
by the Motilone Indians and his adventures in Christianizing the
Stone-Age tribe.
Called To Die
Steve Estes
The story of American linguist Chet Bitterman, slain by terrorists for his faith.
Tortured for Christ
Richard Wurmbrand
The Story of Richard Wurmbrand
Flight Path
Mary Lou Davies and Janie Buck
Flight Path: A biography of Frank Barker Jr.
Faithful Women and Their Extraordinary God
Noel Piper
These are the stories of five ordinary women—Sarah Edwards,
Lilias Trotter, Gladys Aylward, Esther Ahn Kim, and Helen
Roseveare—who trusted in their extraordinary God as he led
them to do great things for his kingdom. Noël Piper holds up
their lives and deeds as examples of what it means to be truly
faithful. Learning about these women will challenge readers to
make a difference for Christ in their families, in the church, and
throughout the world.
John and Betty Stam
Vance Christie
John and Betty Stam: (Missionary Martyrs)
Out of the Black Shadows
Stephen Lungu with Anne Coomes
Hudson Taylor's Spiritual Secret
Dr. and Mrs. Howard Taylor
Five Who Changed the World
Daniel L. Akin
For Additional Reading...
Bill Wallace of China by Jesse C. Fletcher
The New Lottie Moon Story by Catherine B. Allen
To the Golden Shore (The life of Adoniram Judson) by Courtney Anderson
Shadow of the Almighty by Elisabeth Elliot
Through Gates of Splendor by Elisabeth Elliot
John Newton
Jonathan Aitken
John Newton: (From Disgrace to Amazing Grace)
Secret Believers
Brother Andrew
Secret Believers: (What Happens When Muslims Believe in Christ)