Robert C. ShannonNever pity missionaries; envy them. They are where the real action is -- where life and death, sin and grace, Heaven and Hell converge.
About This Quote
As with many great quotes, the meaning of this one is difficult to pinpoint. It’s possible that the words in quotation marks are not part of the actual quote. However, the general sentiment is true in any language. Never pity missionaries; envy them.
They are where the real action is -- where life and death, sin and grace, Heaven and Hell converge. The missionary is in the middle of it all, experiencing all of these things in their own personal way. And they are willing to experience anything for the good of others.
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