Dare to Trust: Choosing a life of risk

Author:   Nathalie MacDermott ,  Tim Pettingale
Publisher:   SPCK Publishing
Edition:   New edition
ISBN:  

9780857218032


Pages:   256
Publication Date:   24 March 2017
Format:   Paperback
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Combining travelogue with testimony, Nathalie MacDermott shares her life’s adventure with God, offering a compelling memoir set amidst a host of dangerous situations. This is what happens when compassion and courage are allowed to thrive. From orphanages in former communist states to hard-line Islamic regimes, international humanitarian disasters to corrupt African institutions, Nathalie has come face to face with numerous instances where trusting God is the only option. Told with honesty, and humility, Dare to Trust is an invitation to reconnect with God, to be inspired by His call, to put faith in action, and to renew our commitment to serving Him today.

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Author:   Nathalie MacDermott ,  Tim Pettingale
Publisher:   SPCK Publishing
Imprint:   Monarch Books
Edition:   New edition
ISBN:  

9780857218032


ISBN 10:   0857218034
Pages:   256
Publication Date:   24 March 2017
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us.

Table of Contents

Contents Foreword 11 Acknowledgments 12 1. God, Are You Really There? 17 2. Reading the Bible So I Can Dismiss it 32 3. “You Want Me to Give Up Medical School?” 46 4. He’s Dead – God Answered My Prayer 61 5. God Multiplied Those Bibles for a Reason 73 6. Life and Death in Africa 83 7. Mission 193 97 8. If I Talk, He Dies 114 9. Medicine in Sun City 126 10. Every Life Matters 138 11. What Devastation Looks Like 155 12. I Always Knew I Was Supposed to Do Something About Ebola 168 13. Two Weeks of Hell and Hope 179 14. From Crisis to Crisis 199 15. Isolation 213 16. Coming to Terms with Trauma 233 Epilogue: Time to Act 249

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Courageous, remarkable, compassionate and selfless all describe Dr. Natalie MacDermott. This book is a reflection of the mandate that we as Christians have to demonstrate Christ's love to the world. Natalie exemplifies that call. It was a privilege to serve alongside her in Liberia. -- Nancy Writebol Bravery is not a mystical attribute that some adventurous souls are given but the rest of us lack. Being brave is about saying `Yes' to God and to others; it is about facing our internal obstacles and making tough choices in a crisis. Nathalie has chosen to live by faith and not by fear, and her life so far has been extraordinary as a result. You will be encouraged and challenged by the wisdom she shares and you will, in turn, undoubtedly dare to dream more about what God can do through you. Having visited Liberia and the Ebola hospital, I know that sharing this story has been costly, but this bravery will also be rewarded as we each say a bigger `Yes' to God as a result of all that is shared in these pages. -- Cathy Madavan, speaker, writer, author of Digging for Diamonds and part of Spring Harvest Planning Group This book is a breathtaking account of what God can achieve through somebody who is totally dedicated to him and his purpose. My friend Nathalie has learned that her faith in Jesus is more valuable than her own life; in fact, Jesus has become her life. Her story is a challenge to us to take our discipleship seriously, and be radical in our commitment to the Lord. -- Dr Roger Aubrey, All Nations Church Cardiff and author of Discovering God


Courageous, remarkable, compassionate and selfless all describe Dr. Natalie MacDermott. This book is a reflection of the mandate that we as Christians have to demonstrate Christ's love to the world. Natalie exemplifies that call. It was a privilege to serve alongside her in Liberia. -- Nancy Writebol Bravery is not a mystical attribute that some adventurous souls are given but the rest of us lack. Being brave is about saying 'Yes' to God and to others; it is about facing our internal obstacles and making tough choices in a crisis. Nathalie has chosen to live by faith and not by fear, and her life so far has been extraordinary as a result. You will be encouraged and challenged by the wisdom she shares and you will, in turn, undoubtedly dare to dream more about what God can do through you. Having visited Liberia and the Ebola hospital, I know that sharing this story has been costly, but this bravery will also be rewarded as we each say a bigger 'Yes' to God as a result of all that is shared in these pages. -- Cathy Madavan, speaker, writer, author of Digging for Diamonds and part of Spring Harvest Planning Group This book is a breathtaking account of what God can achieve through somebody who is totally dedicated to him and his purpose. My friend Nathalie has learned that her faith in Jesus is more valuable than her own life; in fact, Jesus has become her life. Her story is a challenge to us to take our discipleship seriously, and be radical in our commitment to the Lord. -- Dr Roger Aubrey, All Nations Church Cardiff and author of Discovering God


Author Information

Nathalie MacDermott is a paediatrician who has worked in the field of disaster relief in Liberia, Haiti, Belarus, Zambia, and many other front-line emergency situations. She is currently completing her PhD on clinical outcomes from the Ebola virus.

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