Passport through Darkness: A True Story of Danger and Second Chances [Kindle Edition]

Kimberly L. Smith (Author)

Book Description

As she shares her extraordinary stories of fighting human trafficking as an ordinary mom, Kimberly Smith offers hope for readers who wonder if God is calling them to greater things.

Passport Through Darkness takes readers on Smith’s journey from normal family life and business, to Europe, to the deserts of Africa and ultimately, to the deserts of her own soul as she tries to live well as an imperfect American mom, crusade for justice for orphans around the world, and embrace God’s extraordinary dreams for her. When Kimberly and her husband risk everything to answer God’s call, they see God change and restore them—even amid exhaustion, marital struggles, and physical limitations.

This heartbreaking, heartlifting book is for anyone who longs to see God move their life from normal to one that matters. It is a call to readers to take one more step on their journey to know God’s heart.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

 

Kimberly L. Smith is the president and co-founder of Make Way Partners, a mission organization committed to ending human trafficking. She is currently working to build the only private and indigenously based anti-trafficking network in Africa and Eastern Europe. A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, Kimberly lives with her husband, Milton, in Sylacauga, Alabama.

 

 

 

Product Details

• File Size: 597 KB
• Print Length: 258 pages
• Page Numbers Source ISBN: 143470212X
• Publisher: David C. Cook (January 1, 2011)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B005V21ZHE
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Enabled
• Lending: Not Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #43,685 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
  • #2 in Books > History > Africa > Sudan
  • #10 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Nonfiction > Travel > Africa
  • #22 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > History > Africa

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

42 of 43 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Real Ministry February 25, 2011

By Jennifer C. Mcilwain

Format:Paperback

Audra Jennings with the B&B Media Group, Inc. sent me a copy of Passport Through Darkness: A True Story of Danger and Second Chances by Kimberly L. Smith.

Phillip Yancey says this about this book:

"Kimberly Smith voluntarily walks through the gates of hell. If you can read her account without being affected, you should check for a pulse."

And I would have to agree with him absolutely one hundred percent!

In Passport Through Darkness, Ms Smith is very candid and painstakingly transparent about the journey God has orchestrated for she and her husband Milton. They are the co-founders of Make Way Partners "a mission organization committed to ending human trafficking". I would greatly encourage you to visit the website and also Kimberly's blog found here.

In her book, Kimberly tells the story of how she and Milton encountered orphans in Spain and how God used them to begin their journey ministering to women and children in bondage through human trafficking and the sex slave industry in some of the darkest corners of the Earth. Kimberly tells how God brought her from simply living life as wife, mother, corporate executive and faithful church member by transforming her life and allowing her heart to be knit with those forgotten lives in Darfur and Sudan.

She tells a truly eye opening and heart wrenching story and she is so transparent about her personal struggles and mistakes along the way. She and her husband literally sacrifice everything for orphans in Eastern Europe and Africa. But, this is a beautiful story of how two ordinary people took steps of faith into broken and very dark places and allowed God to transform them by His redemptive power.

There are parts of this book that are difficult to read. I appreciate how Ms Smith handled the subject matter with great care and sensitivity without glossing over the atrocities these women and children live in every moment of their lives. We sometimes want ministry to be all nice and easy and convenient, but real ministry meets people where they are and they aren't always in the easiest places.

If you desire to be challenged and encouraged to live beyond yourself and fulfill a greater purpose in your life through the power of Jesus to the Glory of God and the good of others, then you must read this book.

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Passport trhough Darkness January 22, 2011

By Cathy

Format:Paperback

This was a hard book to read in that you are reading about such terrible horrors that are taking place in our world. That's not easy to read. It made me have to think about things that if I'm really honest, I'd rather not think about or even know about. But I know I need to. It's hard to believe there really are people this evil in the world. But as Christians we need to know it and we need to do something about it. Whatever God may lead us to do. We need to listen for what God is calling us to. Thank you Kimberly Smith for listening to God and being willing to go, and then telling us about it.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars WOW! January 3, 2011

By TW, Pinson, AL

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

I received my copy of "Passport Through Darkness" last week and finished it last night.

I want to THANK Kimberly Smith for sharing her story just the way she did. While at times I thought I would be nauseous there were other times I felt compassion and love, and sorrow. It was truly a love story, between husband and wife, the people of Sudan, and between her and God. I don't think I have ever read a book of such courage. It took great courage to admit weaknesses, failures, and struggles; courage to admit sin and the miraculous forgiveness that follows repentance. I am glad this was not another book of only triumph; it was real life, real struggles, real Christians living out God's plan and seeing his hand at work through his human creation.

There is no way to read the stories contained within this book and not be changed!

More About the Author

Kimberly L. Smith is co-president and co-founder of Make Way Partners and author of Passport through Darkness.

Fighting to end human trafficking in the darkest corners of our world, skeptics declared many of the tasks set before Make Way Partners as impossible. However, fueled by compassion and incensed by grotesque injustice, Kimberly led Make Way Partners to the successful completion of building the first orphanage on the border of Darfur, Sudan. Building supplies had to be transported nearly 2,000 miles over hostile terrain with no roads or bridges. She now leads the way to build a powerful, indigenously based anti-trafficking network spanning Africa, Eastern Europe, and South America.

Kimberly is passionate about helping others to discover the unique dream God has for their lives. She divides her time between each ministry location, writing, and public speaking in the US. Kimberly lives in Sylacauga, AL with her husband Milton where they enjoy the out of doors with their 'puppies', adult children, and grandchildren.

She can be contacted by e-mail at: [e-mail]. Please also visit www.makewaypartners.org or www.KimberlyLSmith.com