How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #1
It was on their first excursion to the west that Benton had a vision of God in a dream. The vision went like this: Benton stood alone on the shore of a vast, menacing ocean. […] He said then, with great volume and force, "Benton, you have been called to bring change to the world. You have found favor in God's eyes." (2.11)
Benton is so homesick, out of his element, and completely lost when he arrives in Ethiopia that he desperately needs to know that he's on the right track. That's why it's so important to him that he receives a message from God in his dreams.
Quote #2
"No. I doubt that I am helping God in any way other than providing food and water. I feel as if we are doing nothing more than reading a few scriptures and then moving on." (4.8)
Benton embarked on his journey as a missionary with the idea that he'd be converting people left and right, but that's not exactly what happens. In reality, he's doing more humanitarian work, and less religious work… and he doesn't know if he's okay with that.
Quote #3
"Benton, you have somehow lost sight of your mission as a Christian. I'm sorry, but we will not be sending you anywhere else." (6.14)
Uh-oh… looks like Benton has fallen short in both his mission as a son and a Christian. This isn't going to look too good on his resume. Maybe it's time to go back to college, huh?