L'Abri (New Expanded Edition)

My mom first bought this book when I was in [...]...approximately when the book first came out. She died when I was in my 20s and subsequently, I inherited all of her Christian books. I'd never gotten a chance to read L'Abri until about 6 months ago, but I'd always been intriqued with it since I was a child. What I discovered in finally sitting down and reading it, is that this book is an absolute GEM...rates up there as one of the BEST books I've ever read. It really inspired me to even greater growth...the Schaeffer's are just such a lovely, lovely, Godly family anyway. I recommend this book as a must read for everyone!!

This book is tremendous, I just couldn't put it down. It gives a narrative overview of the history of L'Abri from Edith's perspective. This is a wonderful book for those who wish to find out more about the work of L'Abri.Particuarly touching was the interesting accounts of the power of prayer.

Imagine packing up, moving from the United States, getting a chalet in the Swiss mountains, and opening up a Christian ministry that is geared to intellectual/spiritual seekers from diverse backgrounds. That's the adventure taken by Francis and Edith Schaeffer and this book chronicles the process.It is well-written. As the story line unfolds, you are captivated by what will happen next.Numerous answers to prayer are included in the adventure.Also, how often have we related to the statement she writes that, "The thing about real life is that important events don't announce themselves...Usually something that is going to change your whole life is a memory before you can stop and be impressed about it. You don't usually have a chance to get excited about that sort of thing...ahead of time!"By the way, L'Abri is French for "The Shelter."There are so many answers to prayer in this story that one's faith is built as the direct communication of God to His people is described in a clear way.Edith Schaeffer writes, "...it has been tremendously excited to see the reality of communication with God, and to see the reality of His replies, His answers, in the realm of material things, and in the realm of the minds and hearts of human beings."The Schaeffer's had a unique, "world-class" ministry at L'Abri. Reading about how it all came about is a faith-building exercise. I strongly recommend this book.

This book will encourage the faith of Christians and will also give honestly seeking, open-minded, intellectual non-believers something to think about.

Join the exciting saga of L'Abri Fellowship, begun in Switzerland by a Christian family who pray for every need and depend on God to provide and to guide. -->How do these ordinary people love and teach the international truth-seekers who drop by constantly? <br> -->What happens when they are ordered out of Switzerland for "having a religious influence"? <p> If you are a seeker of truth, or a believer in Jesus, or even just frustrated with the world, please read this book - or arrange to drop by! <p>more info about L'Abri Fellowship: http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/Swiss_LAbri/ <p>