Unmoveable Witness

American Southern Baptist Missionary Marion Corley and his dedicated wife Evelyn served in Colombia for 22 years (1962 - 1984). "Unmoveable Witness: Laborers for the Harvest during 20 years of Missions in Colombia," is Corley's colorful collection of ups and downs. To this end, the author/missionary writes in an upbeat fashion and this short compact text is easy reading for anyone who wants first hand information on the challenges of missionary life in Roman Catholic dominated Colombia. Corley underwent back surgery, contracted malaria, typhoid fever, dengue fever, had numerous bouts with intestinal parasites and suffered 15 burglaries while serving in Colombia. Moreover, the majority of Colombia's Roman Catholics were not initially thrilled with his work and he was subjected to many icy receptions. However, it broke his heart to leave. It broke his heart because he and his family were able to overcome the many hardships and managed to use their strong Christian love to establish four churches and several missions inside the borders of Colombia. Corley is a truly special human being. He grew up very poor in Alabama. But overcame his poverty to reach great heights. Corley also has a great sense of humor and uses it to share many of his hair-raising experiences in Colombia. Clearly this is a book about faith...but Corley weaves his love of God into nearly every page of this book in a highly entertaining and yet very humble fashion. This is a serious book that provides excellent insights to what makes missionaries tick. Allow me to give you some hints...they certainly don't do it to "earn points" or to "accumlate wealth." Recommended. Bert Ruiz