We had the very real pleasure of meeting Gracia Burnham at an Ethnos event in Three Hills last Friday. Gracia and her husband, Martin, were missionaries in the Philippines when they were kidnapped by Muslim terrorists and they were held as hostages for over a year in the jungle. Gracia’s husband was killed in a firefight with the Philippine military at the end of the ordeal.

All of us were deeply touched by her testimony of how the Lord worked in her heart during this incredibly trying time and the work He has continued to do. What a gracious and humble woman.

Ethan wanted to go hear her the next night in another town, and over the weekend, Ellie started reading Gracia’s book, “In the Presence of my Enemies”.