IMPOSSIBLE BECAME POSSIBLE
On Mission to Indonesia
By Ann Grinnell
A creative non-fiction memoir
How does a young, optimistic, raring to change the world bookkeeper straight out of the corporate world in Seattle go to Irian Jaya (now called Papua) to do an impossible task?
Language, culture, and friendships seemed the easy part. The thermometer soared, water ran dry and electricity failed. Creepy crawlers were ubiquitous. Poverty, disease, and injustice felt unconscionable.
In time, frustration, disappointment and exhaustion threatened failure. But God is faithful. Always. IMPOSSIBLE BECAME POSSIBLE, On Mission to Indonesia, will take you to an unthinkable place where you’ll laugh, cry, and be changed, as all ordinary people can be.
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First-Person Nonfiction Author
Ann Grinnell
Ann could never imagine how God would transform impossibility into possibility and trouble into triumph for everyday ordinary people. But he does and he always will for anyone willing to say yes to his voice.
what people are saying:
–Bau Her, CMA, Asst. VP International Missions
“Reading Ann Grinnell’s book has been a blessing. I became hooked after the first few sentences. I laughed and cried, maybe even at the same time at some point. Ann is a phenomenal storyteller, capturing her experiences authentically, allowing me to connect well with her stories. At the end of every chapter, I appreciate the invaluable questions on culture. What a great way to learn about culture for anyone interested in missions or planning a short-term mission trip. Ann is a thoughtful writer, therefore making this book a noteworthy read!”
–Dennis & Tracey Pust, CMA Alliance NW
“Ann Grinnell’s story, IMPOSSIBLE BECAME POSSIBLE, On Mission to Indonesia, is a compelling adventure of a life lived in full surrender to the call of God. Through the unexpected twists and turns in her journey of letting go and trusting God, you will no doubt be inspired and find the courage to do the same.”
–Janet Kuhns Howard, CMA
“How does one define a “real missionary”? Ann Grinnell’s experience with God and with life in a unique and ever-changing culture gives the reader a multi-faceted picture. Written with attention to delightful detail while catching the reader unaware with a turn of a page, this story gives a wonderful answer to the question.”
–Nola Higbee, CMA Alliance NW
“Ann tells a riveting story of God’s call on her life and her responses. She is a master storyteller and an obedient servant. It is inspiring to see God’s clear direction in her life, her purposeful obedience and the power of God’s work through her.”
–Chris & Marcia Braun, CMA
“IMPOSSIBLE BECAME POSSIBLE, On Mission to Indonesia is a spiritually exhilarating read. Ann is a kindred spirit to Maria of ‘The Sound of Music’ as she revels in life and in serving God in places and ways that a city girl would never have planned for herself. God’s humor and love are intertwined with challenges and blessings, graphically recounted in powerful imagery, clear detail, and writing expertise. You close the book with renewed courage for the path ahead.”
–Peter Vincent, CMA Alliance NW
“Ann’s book, IMPOSSIBLE BECAME POSSIBLE, On Mission to Indonesia, illustrates how God’s call, our obedience, and God’s sufficiency collide, resulting in personal spiritual formation and transformed lives. These pages will challenge you to bold obedience. They will dare you to step out in faith, as Ann did, to know the freedom of walking with God.”
–Mary Sheldahl, NCWA
“I couldn’t stop reading Ann’s book! Her story is riveting yet humbly pointing to God’s glory as He rescued you time after time.”
–Margaret Stringer, World Team
“This is a delightful book that brought back many memories for me. You will love Ann’s descriptive phrases! Anyone who loves missions will enjoy reading about Ann’s time in Papua. This book is a delightful reminder that God in His love and mercy chooses to use ordinary, imperfect people to carry out His plan.”
–Edith Osborne
“I stayed up all night reading your book last night. I loved what you wrote about the cultures. It really touched me. The whole book was delightful.”
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“Nothing comes near to touching the grace of God on a life.”
– Ann Grinnell
“The blessing of the Lord it makes you rich.”
– Proverbs 10:22
“Obedience to God tops every other option.”
– Ann Grinnell