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Inspiring missionary memoir, resilience, and faith in Congo.
If you're moved by stories of courage and conviction, "Blue Skies Over Africa" might resonate deeply with you. Maizie Smith's experiences navigating the complexities of life in the Congo while carrying out missionary work are as heartwarming as they are harrowing. Her tale is a brilliant testament to the power of faith and the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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ISBN: 9781840301328
Publisher: Ambassador-Emerald International
Date of Publication: 2002-12-01
Format: Paperback
Related Topics:
Christianity,
Biography Memoir,
Personal Development,
Biography,
Christian,
Spirituality,
Christian Non Fiction,
Memoir
Goodreads rating: 4.0
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Description
"Sifu" is what they called her, the Swahili word for "praise." It was not part of the choruses they sang or the nickname given to the missionary, but something Maizie Smyth has expressed since she first stepped from a farm near Broughshane, Northern Ireland to serve God in the heart of Africa. Serving God for twenty-four years under the blue skies of Congo has helped Maizie prove how great God is, even when she could only see clouds of impossibility. She has known his protection and provision in the most unusual ways and often in the nick of time.
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Inspiring missionary memoir, resilience, and faith in Congo.
If you're moved by stories of courage and conviction, "Blue Skies Over Africa" might resonate deeply with you. Maizie Smith's experiences navigating the complexities of life in the Congo while carrying out missionary work are as heartwarming as they are harrowing. Her tale is a brilliant testament to the power of faith and the human spirit in the face of adversity.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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