Inspiring Story: He is Faithful that Promised
Today, I'd like to share a small portion of Gladys Aylward's story. For those of you who may not have heard of her, here is a little background (from the back cover of the book Gladys Aylward: The Adventure of a Lifetime ), before we begin: "As improbable as it seemed, Gladys Aylward was certain God had called her to China as a missionary. But now, at age twenty-seven, she was being dismissed from missionary school for failing her Bible class. Without formal education or a missionary organization to back her, Gladys raised her own finances for the overland trip that would bring her to the country and people that God had etched so deeply on her heart... China!" Our story begins after Gladys had applied for a job as a housemaid in hopes of raising some money for the trip to China. She had already used up most of her money by paying her way to the home where she was to serve as housemaid. Gladys lifted her cardboard suitcase onto the bed. Inside it was everything sh...