“The Himalayan view from our back porch was normally breathtaking but that day I sat there and wondered. Ten years of civil war, a deteriorating health system, an economic crisis and a political stalemate.

It was a background of hopelessness for the lives of our Nepali friends and the community that we lived in. In such a setting of pain and darkness, how could God reveal his nature? And how could he call me by name? I wasn’t sure. I didn’t think it was possible.”

From within the uncertainty of Nepal’s civil war, Naomi Reed continues the story of her family’s desire to train Nepali physiotherapists and share God’s love in word and action. Her honesty and genuine longing to see God’s purposes and sovereignty make this unforgettable reading.

While we as readers don’t all live through times of war, we all need to grow in our dependence on God in the hard times that we face. Through reading this story, we too will be inspired to trust “the Lord, the God of Israel who summons you by name.”

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The seventh monsoon… was the hardest of them all. I sat on the back porch of our Himalayan home and stared as the rain streamed down all around me. I had never felt so hemmed in – by the constant rain, by the effects of the civil war and by the demands of home-school. As I sat there and listened to the pounding on our tin roof, I wondered whether I would make it through. I wondered whether I would cope with another 120 days of rain. And in doing so, I began to long for another season…”

From the view point of her seventh monsoon, Naomi Reed takes time to look back on the seasons of her life. As she does so, she shares with us her journey of faith and mission and reveals poignant truths about God and the way He works His purposes in our lives through seasons.

Dr Grace Warren meets Mary Williamson

Grace Warren has worked with leprosy patients for almost 50 years. She has brought hope and healing to thousands worldwide, saving feet and transforming the lives of those with diabetes and leprosy by her inventive surgical skills, and through her faith in God. Doctor Number 49 is her story. Grace Warren signed copies of her biography at the Orange Christian Book Centre on Monday 2nd July. Grace also spoke at Turbulence on Sunday 1st July.

If you are interested in supporting the work of Leprosy Mission Australia – please ask Karl for Grace Warren’s free newsletter and a Leprosy Mission Australia kit.

Nobody’s Child tells the story of John’s childhood and his introduction to Jesus. John’s second book Somebody’s Child was released in June 2007 and tells the story of his bus ministry.