And the Word Came with Power

Words for Wednesdays

A shy girl stranded all alone amidst a tribe of headhunters in the Philippines.

Action movie? No. Amazing biography.

The story of Joanne Shetler's life as written in And the Word Came with Power fills you with awe about our amazing God and His Word. As a missionary with Wycliffe to the Balangao people in the Philippines, she witnessed events that inspire us even now.

According to the Wycliffe website, about 350 million people today still do not have any Scripture in their language. How many Bibles do I have on my shelves, not to mention on my kids' shelves? Then add in my iphone with its ever-ready translations and commentaries - we are so rich!


I read this book out loud to my kids, and they begged me to keep reading. "Just one more chapter, mom. Please!"


I'd recommend putting it on your "must read" list. This isn't a dry biography. It's a challenging adventure we were privileged to step into.


"And beside, I've never quite figured out just how to bring God glory. But I have learned to surrender my dreams to him. And he has made the reality of living according to his plan even better than my greatest dreams." -- Joanne Shetler, page 164

Must Read Children's Books

After speaking at a parenting class at church about Duncan's Journey, the new children's devotional through the 23rd Psalm I've had published, I was asked to provide a book list for other resources I found helpful.

First, here are some excellent family devotionals:

·       ABC Bible Verses by Susan Hunt  http://www.amazon.com/My-ABC-Bible-Verses-Hiding/dp/1581340052/ref=pd_bxgy_b_text_b

·       Leading Little Ones to God by Mirian Schoolland http://www.amazon.com/Leading-Little-Ones-God-Teachings/dp/0802851207/ref=pd_sim_b_8

·       A Child's Book of Character Building, all volumes, by Rebekah Coriel http://www.amazon.com/Childs-Book-Character-Building-Growing/dp/0800754948/ref=pd_sim_b_2

·       Big Truths for Little Kids by Susan Hunt http://www.amazon.com/Childs-Book-Character-Building-Growing/dp/0800754948/ref=pd_sim_b_2

I also read missionary biographies to my kids. Here are my favorites:

·       Gladys Aylward: The Adventure of a Lifetime http://www.amazon.com/Gladys-Aylward-Adventure-Lifetime-Christian/dp/1576580199

·       Amy Carmichael, Rescuer of Precious Gems http://www.amazon.com/Amy-Carmichael-Rescuer-Precious-Christian/dp/1576580180/ref=sr_1_6?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1300290557&sr=1-6

·       George Mueller: The Guardian of Bristol's Orphans  http://www.amazon.com/George-Mueller-Guardian-Bristols-Christian/dp/1576581454/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1300290645&sr=1-1

·       William Carey, Obliged to Go  http://www.amazon.com/William-Carey-Obliged-Christian-Heroes/dp/1576581470/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1300290675&sr=1-2

·       Hudson Taylor: Deep in the Heart of China  http://www.amazon.com/Hudson-Taylor-Heart-Christian-Heroes/dp/1576580164/ref=sr_1_10?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1300290675&sr=1-10

·       Spy for the Night Riders: Martin Luther http://www.amazon.com/Spy-Night-Riders-Martin-Trailblazer/dp/1556612370/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1300290746&sr=1-1

I have also discovered and loved Lamplighter Books. These were written in the 1800’s and republished for our delight! Here are some you can't miss:

·       Teddy’s Button http://www.lamplighterpublishing.com/prodinfo.asp?number=RCTB

·       Helen’s Temper and its Consequences http://www.lamplighterpublishing.com/prodinfo.asp?number=RCHT

·       The White Dove http://www.lamplighterpublishing.com/prodinfo.asp?number=RCWD

·       Little Threads http://www.lamplighterpublishing.com/prodinfo.asp?number=RCLT

·       Fire in the Sky http://www.lamplighterpublishing.com/prodinfo.asp?number=RCFITS 

Happy reading!!