Elisabeth Elliot, my hero.
Posted by: Joanna on: February 5, 2009
I think we’ve come to the stage in our blogging relationship where I feel compelled to share my deep respect and admiration for Elisabeth Elliot. She is, without a doubt, my hero.
I am so pleased that my parents spelled my middle name Elisabeth with an “s”. I enjoy having something (albeit very minor) in common with my hero. Elliot’s book Passion and Purity is one that no matter how many times I read, I always take away something new from her wealth of wisdom and experiences. Her book is a worthwhile read and applicable to so many stages of life. And actually, it is on my book list as a re-read for 2009.
I admire Elisabeth’s sincere love for Christ and the Word. I admire her discipline and honesty. I admire her courageous faith in unimaginably difficult circumstances. I admire how she utilized her gifts of teaching and writing to make known the greatness of God and glorify Him in all things. Like I said, she’s my hero.
Elisabeth has been called one of the most influential Christian women of our time. Intense!
And as for Jim Elliot… he is seriously dreamy!
6 Responses to "Elisabeth Elliot, my hero."
February 7, 2009 at 1:05 am
Sadly there is only one book written by Elisabeth Elliot at the London Public Library central branch…I am currently doing an school project evaluating the collection of books about missionaries. My recommendation will be more Elisabeth Elliot books!
February 27, 2009 at 1:41 pm
… you’ve said it well. I love E. Elliot. …I might even name one of my children after her!
March 24, 2009 at 1:38 pm
While this was a lovely and endearing post.. it has been well over a month.. perhaps even well over 6 weeks and so I’m wondering if you’ve got anything else going on in that pretty little head of yours that you’d like to write about???
April 30, 2009 at 5:06 am
nice. Elisabeth’s books really touches me. I’m going to buy Let me be a Women today actually.
February 5, 2009 at 11:59 pm
she definitely deserves at least a blog post