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May 1, 2005 · A Chance to Die is the life story of Amy Carmichael. In this reverent biography, Elisabeth Elliot brings "Amma" to life, providing a compelling, unforgettable narrative that will provoke you to examine the depths of your own faith and encourage you to reaffirm your life and commitment to Christ.
Nov 15, 2012 · A chance to die : the life and legacy of Amy Carmichael. by. Elliot, Elisabeth. Publication date. 1987. Topics. Carmichael, Amy, 1867-1951, Dohnavur Fellowship, Missionaries, Missionaries. Publisher. Old Tappan, N.J. : F.H. Revell Co.
Jun 1, 1987 · A Chance to Die is a biography of Amy Carmichael, an Irish missionary and writer who spent fifty-three years in south India without furlough. There she became known as ''Amma,'' or ''mother,'' as she founded the Dohnavur Fellowship, a refuge for underprivileged children.
19 quotes from A Chance to Die: The Life and Legacy of Amy Carmichael: ‘Faith does not eliminate questions. But faith knows where to take them.’
A Chance to Die is the life story of Amy Carmichael. In this reverent biography, Elisabeth Elliot brings "Amma" to life, providing a compelling, unforgettable narrative that will provoke you to examine the depths of your own faith and encourage you to reaffirm your life and commitment to Christ.
Nov 15, 2023 · Amy wrote that missionary life is not glamorous but “a chance to die” (Elliot, A Chance to Die, Revell). We can learn from her example and seek ways to die to self and serve Christ in our lives. Being a disciple is hard and will involve painful choices at times, as Amy’s life shows us.
In 1951 Carmichael died at Dohnavur. Her headstone is inscribed “Ammai”, revered mother, which the children of Dohnavur called Carmichael. Carmichael’s lengthy ministry at Dohnavur was sustained through her strong reliance upon scripture and prayer.
