In the very early years of Christ For The Nations Bible College, Sue and I took the information booth and attended an event at the fairgrounds in Lynden, Washington. We had the booth set up in one of the buildings along with numerous other ministries. I always wanted an edge to attract people with in ear shot and for this event we had a big pot of coffee. After all, on a cold spring day a warm cup of coffee helps people to linger and talk. One of the other ministries at this event was the Crisis Pregnancy group from Whatcom County. I wondered around to visit the other displays and noticed an older lady staffing that particular booth. We introduced ourselves to each other and I invited her down for a cup of coffee. That was my first meeting with the amazing lady we would come to call Granma Becky.
Becky told me that she had been born in China, the daughter of missionaries and I marveled at her past. Sue and I had been to China in 1985 while students. We loved it and were preparing to take our students to experience it firsthand. But Becky surprised me we she told me she hated China. I knew there was a story in there somewhere. I was right but it would take several years to hear it all.
To make a long story short, Becky became a student, then a staff member, went with us to China twice and became a beloved friend and prayer warrior. How did all of this happen? The story is too long for me to repeat here but she has finally written it down in a book. Check it out, buy a copy, get a cup of coffee and prepare to marvel at what God can lead you through. You will cry, you will laugh, and you will praise God for goodness and mercy.
