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The Insanity of God
- A True Story of Faith Resurrected
- Narrated by: Joe Geoffrey
- Length: 9 hrs and 47 mins
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The Insanity of God is the personal and lifelong journey of an ordinary couple from rural Kentucky who thought they were going on just your ordinary missionary pilgrimage but discovered it would be anything but. After spending over six hard years doing relief work in Somalia and experiencing life where it looked like God had turned away completely and he was clueless about the tragedies of life, the couple had a crisis of faith and left Africa asking God, "Does the Gospel work anywhere when it is really a hard place?" It sure didn't work in Somalia.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2022-12-27
Eye Opening
It’s just when you hear such amazing work being done when you see the contrast of believers and how God works how can you not try to do and be better, to my fellow Christian’s continue to persevere so we can finally be with our Father and hear well done.
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- Jo H
- 2019-05-12
Life changing book
This is a must read book for ALL believers. God is the same as today as it was in the old and new testament.
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- Lizzy
- 2024-03-13
reminder of who God is and a great encouragement of persecuted believers
Beautiful and moving testimonies that depict living a life for God in the harshest of circumstances and God proving who He is. Very encouraging, especially as a Christian in western culture , where we are surrounded by comfort and seemingly a sleeping church.
it's amazing to see God's word coming alive in countries where people are desperate for Him. the LORD proves Himself again and again as people look to Him.
The author has a slow start to the book, but as he continues I was able to grasp his story line and become more involved. As the author had been to Somaliland , he was sharing his discouragements from working there amongst all the corruption. Then he compares his experience with the experiences of others who turned to Jesus in corrupt and harsh places. . How they thrived and the church was and is doing the great commission.
the persecuted church cannot help but preach the good news of Jesus, just as in the book of Acts. How miracles were happening and how their walk with God was tangible for others to witness. Living in a corrupt place, these Christians considered it a cross they're willing to bear for Jesus's names sake, because Jesus is worth it.
He encourages Western believers to not give up in freedom what persecuted believers are willing to die for. This statement is moving to me and a good challenge for us western believers.
The author gives good encouragement to western believers, as he is one himself.
To God be the glory!
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- Gerry wolfe
- 2022-01-19
Wow what a great read!!
This is a powerful book about how the Lord is working in the world!! And how he is always working in us !! In ways we can not imagine!!
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- Dan Hein
- 2020-01-20
This will give you much to ponder
Excellent book that will potentially change how you view and interact with the world around you. If you read one book this year...well....you get the idea!
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- Ryan
- 2023-11-09
Inspired
What an amazing book! I will keep this in my library for another read when I need inspiration.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2021-06-25
Compelling, excellent testimonials
Western believers must read this book,
“Be renewed in the Spirit of your mind”
In Jesus name, amen.
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- Abigail
- 2021-11-19
A book that will change your view of Christianity.
This book has changed my thinking about persecution and the seriousness of truly following Jesus’ teaching. A one time listen will not be enough for me.
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- RC
- 2024-04-05
Encouraging!
A great remind of how much we need to be in Christ no matter what the circumstances.
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