Our young men are going into the professional fields because they don't 'feel called' to the mission field. We don't need a call; we need a kick in the pants. We must begin thinking in terms of 'going out,' and stop our weeping because 'they won't come in.' Who wants to step into an igloo? The tombs themselves are not colder than the churches. May God send us forth.
Jim ElliotLord, make my way prosperous not that I achieve high station, but that my life be an exhibit to the value of knowing God.
Jim ElliotBe on guard, my soul, of complicating your environment so that you have neither time nor room for growth!
Jim ElliotSurely those who know the great passionate heart of Jehovah must deny their own loves to share in the expression of His.
Jim ElliotThose whimpering Stateside young people will wake up on the Day of Judgment condemned to worse fates than these demon-fearing Indians, because, having a Bible, they were bored with it - while these never heard of such a thing as writing.
Jim Elliot