Title: Diamonds in the Dust:
The Story of a Compassionate Woman in Northeast India
The Story of a Compassionate Woman in Northeast India
By: Steven Ritland and Sentikumla Ao
A CBM Book Review
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“Diamonds in the dust reflects the wonderful redeeming and
passionate love of God that tirelessly looks for the lost and broken,
regardless of sins, class, race and socio-economic structure.” ~ CBM Christian Book
Reviews
Diamonds in the Dust: The Story of a Compassionate Woman in
Northeast India by Steven Ritland and Sentikumla Ao reflects the missionary
work of Sentikumla Ao. Mrs. Ao's grandfather worked with the famous Rev. Edwin Clark, whose missionary work in the early 1900's to the Nagas created the only state in India where Christians form 90% of the population. Her biography presents her work
that continued his work and was God’s call on her life. Revealing God’s love
for the unwanted, the broken and the addicts in the farthest remote region of
India – a separate state known as Nagaland. Sentikumla's ministry
focuses on rehabilitating victims of drugs, alcohol and HIV/AIDS, overflowing from Nagaland into the neighboring state of India, Assam. By God’s
grace in action and the “unrelenting” love of God, this book reveals a
completely surrendered life of serving God selflessly.
Reflecting the heart of God, seeking the lost and those
outcasts the world rejects, this book is a tribute to God, to missionary work
and to those who completely yield their life to whole-heartedly serving the
Lord – no matter the cost. You will see in this biography the Word of God come
to life. Make no mistake, there is sacrifice and pain, but the joy, the peace, and the rewards outweigh all that are available on Earth. If you are thinking about living a
transformed life or missionary work, this is a book that portrays the grace of
God in such a unique way. Sharing her life story, the missionary, Sentikumla
and Steven Ritland have put together this book along with photos that will
certainly make an impact on one’s life.
As one Spirit and faith-filled believer, this
mighty woman and missionary is used by God as the hands and feet of Jesus. Through her work,
caring for the poor addicts, much fruit has been borne and God is revealed, displaying that
He can work mightily through one person that is dedicated completely to Him.
This is an inspirational work that shows just how far God’s love can reach,
that His arm is never too short, and it is only pure joy to yield to God, as this
one missionary has. Her ministry has produced much fruit within the community,
churches and governments. The tide has changed in the way drug addicts are now treated
(in some parts of India) and they now have hope and a place to go.
If you would like to get involved with the support of these
programs for the youth, her contact information is provided. Her ministry is a
worthwhile ministry, “. . . saving that which is lost.” AMAZING!
You may order your copy of Diamonds in the Dust: The Story of a Compassionate Woman in Northeast India in Kindle as download. It is also available at Barnes and Noble and at other fine online bookstores.