Eric Liddell - Something Greater Than Gold (Christian Heroes Then & Now Series)

This compelling series from YWAM tells the exciting, challenging, and deeply moving true stories of ordinary men and women who, by trusting in God, accomplished extraordinary things for His kingdom and glory. Ages 10+.

"Christian Heroes: Then & Now have set a new standard of quality in Christian biography. These thrilling true adventures are the best-written biographies for ages 10 and up! Missionary to China and Olympic runner who inspired the movie "Chariots of Fire, Eric Liddell ran the race of faith (1902-1945).
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1. Doing The Impossible^2. Going Home^3. A Rising Sports Star^4. Something Even More Important^5. Against All Odds^6. Local Hero^7. A Troubled Land^8. The Flying Scotsman^9. There Was Just One Problem^10. Together At Last^11. Li Mu Shi^12. More Coal^13. Across The Ocean^14. Enemies^15. The Courtyard Of The Happy Way^16. Uncle Eric^17. A Very Special Person^
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As the race began, it had seemed obvious that Eric Liddell was overmatched. Now the crowd in the Olympic stadium hushed as this runner from Scotland refused to be passed. As Eric crossed the finish line, the crowd erupted in applause heard all over Paris. Eric Liddell had done the impossible. A new world record had been set !^Eric's refusal earlier that week to run on Sunday in the Olympic 100-meter race had stunned the world. Now this incredible victory in the 400-meteer race further strengthened his belief in God's promise,^"He who honors Me, I will honor."^Years later, Eric Liddell would be tested far beyond mere physical ability as a missionary to China. His Character, perseverance, and endurance are a challenging example for all who would obey the call to bring the gospel to the nations.^
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