These strange ashes : is God still in charge? / Elisabeth Elliot.

First printing by Fleming H. Revell, 2004. Previously published in 1998 by Servant Publications. Copyright 1998 by Elisabeth Elliot.

In this deeply personal account of her first year as a missionary, Elisabeth Elliot shares what it was like to work in the jungles of Ecuador with a small group of women, bringing the Word of God to the Colorado Indians. She captures the stark realities of life among this primitive people and reflects upon the 'strange ashes' that can result when an act of obedience is passed through the fires of God's perfect - yet mysterious - will.--Back cover.

In her first year as a missionary to a small group of native women in the Ecuadorian jungle, Elisabeth Elliot faced physical and spiritual trials. In These Strange Ashes, Elliot captures the mysteries and stark realities surrounding the colorful and primitive world in which she ministered. More than just a recounting of her early days, this is a beautifully crafted and deeply personal reflection on the important questions of life and a remarkable testimony to an authentic Christian commitment.