We Died Before We Came Here: A True Story of Sacrifice and Hope
Written by Emily Foreman
Narrated by Pamela Klein
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Early one morning, just down the street from the local mosque, gunshots shattered the silence. A
young American lay in a pool of blood, murdered by al-Qaeda extremists.
When God called Emily and Stephen Foreman to bring the gospel to a Muslim nation where Christianity was illegal, they knew they were being called to a life of sacrifice. “We died before be came here” was their common refrain.
Emily, left with four children and an undying calling to reach the Muslim world, recounts in this memoir the powerful story of God’s work through a life poured out for Christ. Stephen Foreman’s death was not the beginning, nor was it the end. And he did not die in vain. This promise echoes through the book’s pages and far beyond, in the hearts and lives of countless individuals touched by a man who lived his life as though it wasn’t his own.
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Readers find this title touching, convicting, and inspiring. It tells the powerful story of a family who lived the gospel in the face of loss. The book challenges readers to seek God's love for all people and provides practical insights into the challenges faced by missionaries. It also offers new perspectives on peaceful Muslims' perception of Christians and the US. Overall, it is a highly recommended, real, moving, and God-honoring read.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5It challenged me once again to seek to have God's love for all people!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This book is encouraging by telling of amazing things God did through this family — and also convicting as it tells of how they lived to die in their every day lives through Him. It shows the beautiful rewards of living for Jesus.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Wow! Major food for thought! Where do I srand?? & you?
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This book is so touching and convicting. A must read!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Inspiring read….I learned a lot about challenges missionaries face both home and in a foreign country, and very practical ways they depend on God from moment to moment. I also gained new insight about peaceful Muslims’ perception of Christians and the US. Very good book!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Powerful story of a family who lived the gospel in the face of loss.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Inspiring reminder of what it means to die to oneself and love for Jesus. A fantastic narrator too.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This is a true story that I finished some time ago but continue to ponder. Very real. Very moving. Very inspiring. Very God-honoring. Highly recommend.