Impossible Love: The True Story of an African Civil War, Miracles and Hope against All Odds

by Craig Keener; Médine Moussounga Keener

Publisher:

Chosen

, 2016

Overview

Gripping True Story of War and Romance, Hope and Miracles

When the odds are impossible, love goes to work. In this thrilling true-life story, readers follow the path of friendship that grows into a romance that spans continents and survives devastating hardship. Craig Keener, a respected white scholar, was cautious after a broken relationship. Médine, a well-educated African woman, met Craig through a campus ministry and the two became friends. Long after they parted for their respective worlds, Craig realized his love for her and began the arduous--and often supernatural--journey to be reunited. Médine faced terror and disease as a refugee in the war-torn Congo; Craig did not know most days if she was alive or dead. Their tender story of love beating the odds inspires readers to believe that God’s own great love for each of us will always overcome.

From the Back Cover

A Gripping, True-Life Love Story!

Shy, scholarly Craig Keener first met Médine, a beautiful Ph.D. student from central Africa, through a campus ministry at Duke University. The two became close friends, but it wasn’t until Médine returned home that Craig--coming to terms with his own wounded heart--realized his love for her. But civil war had broken out in Congo. Médine faced terror, disease and devastating hardship--and Craig didn’t know if she was alive or dead.

Separated by continents, cultures and the ravages of war, Craig and Médine never stopped believing that faith, hope and love can surmount even the most overwhelming obstacles. Part romance, part thrilling adventure, their story is an unforgettable, miracle-filled journey of impossible love. You will be amazed by the God whose own great love for each of us will always overcome.

"Part agony with fistfuls of grace, this story changed my perspective on the power of God in the lives of His people."--Mary DeMuth, author, Worth Living: How God’s Wild Love for You Makes You Worthy

"A genuinely epic encounter of two people experiencing God’s grace in overcoming unspeakable obstacles."--Timothy C. Tennent, Ph.D., president, Asbury Theological Seminary

"This story gripped our hearts as few books have and lifted us higher in Jesus than ever. Read it!"--Rolland and Heidi Baker, founders, Iris Global

"An open and welcoming window into God’s grace that leaves the reader cheering."--George O. Wood, Ph.D., general superintendent, General Council of the Assemblies of God

"I was not prepared for how compelling this book is. It has all the ingredients of a thriller that will keep you turning the pages."--R. T. Kendall, D.Phil., senior minister (retired), Westminster Chapel, London

"A real-life story more incredible than any work of fiction."--J. Warner Wallace, cold-case detective; author, Cold-Case Christianity and God’s Crime Scene

"This book is powerful and unlike any other you’ve read. Reading it kindled a flame in my heart to be a greater part of God’s story."--Nabeel Qureshi, New York Times bestselling author

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Product Details

• Title : Impossible Love: The True Story of an African Civil War, Miracles and Hope against All Odds
• Authors:
  • Keener, Craig
  • Keener, Médine Moussounga
• Publisher: Chosen
• Publication Date: 2016
• ISBN: 9781441229601

About the Authors

Craig Keener holds a PhD from Duke University. He is professor of biblical studies at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky, and the author of many books.

Médine Moussounga Keener holds a PhD from the University of Paris and is the pastoral care coordinator of Formation Ministries at Asbury. The Keeners work for ethnic reconciliation in the US and Africa.