An Unexpected Journey of Obedience
In the foothills of northwest Laos, an unreached tribal group lives unaware of the gospel?until an American army medic is captured and brought to their village. Set against the backdrop of the Vietnam War, Taking You Under My Skin imagines a mountain tribe's encounter with Jesus and how it transforms their lives forever.
Follow the gripping journey of Mike Neilson as he miraculously escapes death to become a messenger of life. During his captivity, his fiancée, Lisa, clings to hope as she patiently waits for his return. She dedicates herself to translating the Bible into a previously unwritten dialect in a neighboring country?never knowing that Mike is nearby. Will their paths cross again? Perfect for readers who appreciate historical fiction, wartime drama, and stories of unwavering faith, this book will inspire and challenge you to consider what it truly means to embrace God's calling?no matter the cost.
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Marvin J. Newell (DMiss), former Executive Director of the Alliance for the Unreached, spent fifteen years living in a Southeast Asian country among tribal peoples, experiencing firsthand their cultures and worldviews. He has authored five other books pertaining to God's mission to the world.