A Valiant Life
"He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose." —Jim Elliot
This site is a tribute to men and women, past and present, who have shown great courage by giving their all to something greater than themselves. Knowing and sharing their stories allows us to bear witness to their sacrifice and should encourage greatness is us as well.
Latest Posts
Jerry Umanos 890 X 400b

Dr. Jerry Umanos

posted by Kathryn on September 19,2015 in ,

Dr. Jerry Umanos, servant of God, husband, father, friend, and pediatrician was murdered in Kabul, Afghanistan in April of 2014. …

Read More
Elisabet Elliot 890 X 400

Elisabeth Elliot

posted by Kathryn on June 22,2015 in

Even though I never knew Elisabeth, she seemed to always be present in our family. Her books were threaded through …

Read More
Dirk Willem 890 X 4001

Dirk Willem

posted by Kathryn on April 22,2015 in

How many Anabaptists died during the sixteenth century persecution in Europe? No one knows for sure. What is certain is …

Read More
TO SEE THE FULL LISTING click on “THE VALIANT” TAB AT THE TOP OF THIS PAGE