Mr. Ripken shares how he surrenders his life to Christ, marries and ministers in Somalia for years. He and his family leave Somalia when tragedy impacts his own family. After years of seeing evil prevail, he wonders if Christ really is more powerful than evil. How could God be good when the dark seems to be victorious?
As he and his family process the tragedy and their years in missions, he travels the world in countries where persecution is rampant. He secretly interviews individuals who have been imprisoned and tortured because of their faith. He gathers their stories and begins to see a pattern in their faith.
The main question--Is Jesus worth it?
Names have been changed. Mr. Ripken waited over a decade to publish these stories.
Convicting.
The first half of the book is dedicated to his years in Somalia. I read through this half at slower pace, but the second half I devoured.
**Highly, highly recommend.
-Borrowed interlibrary loan (My county library system does not own it.)
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