The Crash of the Dragonfly takes you on a journey into the tropical jungles of Southern Palawan where you witness that the God of Daniel, King David and Peter performs the same miracles, shows the same protection, and leads us today as He did then. In that remote, mountainous region, the Searls family faced malaria, witch doctors, poverty, satanic oppression, political and religious antagonism and Muslim rebels. Daily survival required looking to the Lord Jesus. Fears had to be met with faith.Through hardships, God provided everything they needed to homeschool their children and do the work of the ministry. He encouraged them with miracles, protection, and the salvation of many.Embodied in this true story are Rick’s flights as a jungle pilot to mountainous villages where you’ll be introduced to Palawano tribes. See their way of life and get to know their beliefs that kept them in bondage to fears and superstitions. How can the gospel make a difference and set them free from the oppression fears bring? The Searls hit a crossroad. What looked like the end of a man’s ministry turned out to be the beginning of something greater. Carolyn shares how the Lord leads us on the course He wants us to take if we are willing to turn the corner with Him.Would you like to build strong relationships with people who think and live differently than you do? Principles in this book can be applied to all relationships. You’ll have an opportunity to learn about a different culture and how one adjusts. Carolyn shows the role a disciplined mind plays in successful living and lets you see how a new church was started. At the end of each chapter is a personal application and prayer of dedication.Adventures in the book reveal God’s mighty power over adversity with great victory. A plane crash that was looked at with dread, disappointment, and even failure became the catalyst God used to lead to unimaginable blessings and salvation. Whatever trials you face in life, never give up. It’s always too soon to quit.
