Pig in a Taxi and Other African Adventures - Softcover

Crocker, Suzanne

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0801066328 ISBN 13: 9780801066320

Publisher: Baker Books, 2006

Synopsis

You can't be a good missionary without a good snake story," jokes Suzanne Crocker. And as a missionary to Africa, she has plenty! Crocker's stories are current, funny, and sure to hit close to home. Each fascinating vignette is accompanied by Scripture, practical application, and ideas on how to pray for missionaries around the world. Pig in a Taxi and Other African Adventures addresses topics such as obedience, materialism, hospitality, and sensing God's presence in every situation. Its lighthearted tone challenges readers to keep their sense of humor and let it strengthen them in their daily tasks. Moms, missionaries-to-be, and those who support missions will enjoy this inside look at family life on the mission field.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

"The challenge of cross-cultural adjustments and demands of an austere lifestyle create situations that are embarrassing, humorous, and opportunities for growth. Pig in a Taxi and Other African Adventures will be amusing and enjoyable reading for anyone interested in missionary life."
-Jerry Rankin, president, International Mission Board

Now you can get an inside look at the colorful life of a real modern missionary. Suzanne Crocker's adventures in Africa will inspire you to find strength for your daily tasks and to keep your sense of humor even amidst hardship. Inside you'll discover

-why "eating your troubles" isn't always the best solution
-how language barriers can create some sticky situations
-how to eat fish that's looking at you
-how God can use things meant for evil and turn them into good
-and so much more

These vignettes are current, funny, and full of insights on everything from hospitality and forgiveness to obedience and sensing God's presence in every situation. Each one is accompanied by Scripture and specific ways you can pray for missionaries around the world.

Missionaries are human, just like you. And they have some great stories, from the heartwarming to the hilarious, about their time serving in countries very different from ours--yet in some ways very much the same.

About the Author:

Suzanne Crocker grew up as a missionary kid in Central America. She attended Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama, where she studied to become a nurse. She and her husband have four children and are missionaries with the International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention.

About this edition

• Publisher: Baker Books
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0801066328
• ISBN 13: 9780801066320
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 176