Rescue: Abducted and Threatened with Death, this Woman and Her Husband Draw on God's Lessons of a Lifetime

By Jean Phillips

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0929292898
• ISBN13: 9780929292892
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Hannibal Books
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.4" x 5.5"

Customer Reviews

Testimony of Joyous Survival

This the story opens with the suspenseful account of the Phillips' abduction by a crime gang in Lesotho, a small mountain kingdom encircled by South Africa. This occurred after 40 years of missionary service in Zimbabwe, where they lived through the terrors of the guerrilla war in Rhodesia [now Zimbabwe]. I knew Jean and her husband Gene over the years, though not as closely as I would have like. We lived hundreds of miles apart in separate countries on the extensive African continent. Jean develops the historical biography of her family and others in Zimbabwe. She describes the various towns in which they lived, and the various challenges or joys they experienced along the way. Her story elicits our sympathy and admiration as she described situations during the bush war for independence. She tells the story of one of my acquaintances who was murdered by guerrillas at the Sanyati Baptist Hospital. She includes the story of colleagues also killed in the independence struggle or otherwise affected by the guerrilla bush war against the illegal white government of Rhodesia.

A Great Story about God's Faithfulness

My wife and I have thoroughly enjoyed reading "Rescue." We have been so blessed and encouraged by all the lessons that Jean and Gene have learned and shared in that book. Jean is a gifted writer. We knew this already, having read her children's book "The Meaning of Christmas" to our daughter countless times. As pastor of the church where two of Jean's sisters are members, I deeply enjoyed "getting to know" Jean and her family more through reading this excellent book. I will be recommending it often to others. I have asked our church librarians to put my "Pastor's Picks" label on it for others to enjoy. Gene and Jean are truly heroes in the kingdom and we value their lives, ministries, and the brief moments of fellowship we have shared together.

Rescue

Jean Phillips' book RESCUE not only was very interesting but it gave me a new perspective on life. I particularly appreciate the last chapter concerning trials and affictions. It was the most straight forward and easy-to-understand explanation I have come across.

One Woman's Walk of Faith

This book is, to put it simply, a record of one woman's walk of faith. It is a depiction of God's servants being repeatedly led into the "valley of the shadow of death" and experiencing divine deliverance.For those who consider foreign missions "pie in the sky" preaching to the heathen, this book will immediately disabuse them of such a misconception.As a teenage friend, college suite mate, and bridesmaid to the author, I have intimate knowlege of her early dedication to God and His calling in her life. This book is a lifelong record of her answer to that call.The comment has often been made that some Christians are "so heavenly minded that they are of no earthly good". One of the most appealing facets of this book is the revelation of the oh-so-human emotions of the author and her husband, as they faced many hardships and even death while fulfilling the ministry to which God called them. She makes no attempt to hide nor deny these emotions, but reveals them to the reader, and in so doing shows us that by facing our humanity and turning it over to God, He is able use us to glorify His name, regardless of where our place of service may lie.The author presents to the reader not only the nitty-gritty aspects of day-to-day mission work, lived out with her husband over a period of more than 40 years, but also, the simple joy to be derived from seeing lives changed by God's working through His devoted servants.After many years, during which our paths took different directions, it was a blessing to recently renew our friendship and observe, first hand, how the many trials and tribulations the author and her family have endured have matured her faith and her love and acceptance of all God's creatures.

Against all Odds

The Phillips' journey of faith in Africa, which lasted over 40 years, is one that can be an encouragement to all. The watchcare of God over them, even in the midst of the Rhodesian Civil War and many other hazards, is a miracle. God honored their faithfulness with His faithfulness to them during their lifetime of service.