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Always Enough: God's Miraculous Provision Among the Poorest Children on Earth
A Crossings Book Club Edition. Is God still in the business of miracles? Does He still multiply food, send financial resources where there were none, heal the sick, even raise the dead? Always Enough shows that all of these things, and more, happen today as they did in biblical times.
186 pages, Hardcover
First published July 2, 2001
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Rolland Baker
37 books11 followersRolland Baker is the husband of Heidi Baker PhD, a Christian missionary. Tougether they are the founders of Iris Global and the author of several books.
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January 20, 2011
Love this book. It shows the miraculous provision of GOD. Yes, I do believe miracles still happen today. One quote that is really speaking to me, "But more deeply, in order for you to be useful to the Master here-or anywhere-you must be close to Him and in love with Him. To the degree that you are intimate with Him, you will know what to do, what you must do." I know this to be true and am striving for a more intimate relationship daily. Also, they stress that there is no formula or mission strategy. They give the people they meet the living Jesus, by loving them. "We came to love the poorest of the poor into the Kingdom, not promise them a cheap road to health and wealth." "He calls me to love every single person I see every single day."
September 21, 2012
Always Enough tells the story of Rolland and Heidi Baker's ministry to the nation of Mozambique. From small beginnings with a run-down orphanage, they have started a movement that planted 5,000 churches in ~6 years. Their amazing work is a testimony to the grace and mercy of God and continues to this day. So, what's the book like?
Roughly alternating between Rolland and Heidi, the book begins with descriptions of their early lives and briefly details their work in Hong Kong and London; the main focus, however, is Mozambique. Mainly narrative, the story is interspersed with testimonies, diary entries and encouragement/challenges to the reader.
The content is really, really good, but I felt it wasn't arranged to its full potential. Also, some details, such as where their resources come from, would have been interesting to read. They mention donations, and frequently mention miracles, such as when they fed 100 orphans from one pot of chilli; however, some information on the non-miraculous, "mundane" nitty-gritty of their ministry would have really added to the information.
I get the impression this book is more of a summing up of their ministry in Mozambique (up to the date of writing), encouraging and challenging the reader. I believe they have written other, more narrative books, but this one really gives you the broad idea of God's amazing work in Mozambique through their ministry. If you want to be challenged, amazed, and knocked down by God's love, I highly recommend this book.
Roughly alternating between Rolland and Heidi, the book begins with descriptions of their early lives and briefly details their work in Hong Kong and London; the main focus, however, is Mozambique. Mainly narrative, the story is interspersed with testimonies, diary entries and encouragement/challenges to the reader.
The content is really, really good, but I felt it wasn't arranged to its full potential. Also, some details, such as where their resources come from, would have been interesting to read. They mention donations, and frequently mention miracles, such as when they fed 100 orphans from one pot of chilli; however, some information on the non-miraculous, "mundane" nitty-gritty of their ministry would have really added to the information.
I get the impression this book is more of a summing up of their ministry in Mozambique (up to the date of writing), encouraging and challenging the reader. I believe they have written other, more narrative books, but this one really gives you the broad idea of God's amazing work in Mozambique through their ministry. If you want to be challenged, amazed, and knocked down by God's love, I highly recommend this book.
April 17, 2009
This is one of the most life-changing, life impacting books I've ever read. Heidi and Rolland are radical lovers of God who have lived in garbage dumps and shacks all across Mozambique, taking in thousands and thousands of orphans with no way of taking care of them. They depend on Jesus every day to be all that they need...and He shows up and multiplies food daily, raises the dead, opens blind eyes and ears...etc. You can't come away without your heart being broken for the orphans and the widows.
April 11, 2022
Love this book written by Rolland Heidi Baker. They give great perspective on what it looks like to live fully surrendered to God, and what it looks like to live a life of desiring more of Him, and less of our human, selfish ambition. I am deeply touched and challenged by this book, and was super blessed by the short last chapter. They talk about the reality of the challenge the face with the life they have chosen, but also about the great glory and joy of surrendering your life to Him.
January 7, 2017
An interesting, and inspiring, testimony of the Bakers' years serving the Lord in Mozambique. However, as much as I would love to see such revival and works of the Lord happen in America, unfortunately we are not nearly as needy as those in Mozambique. I am not sure American believers WANT to be in such dire straits so as to see such miracles as the Baker's describe in this book.
April 22, 2018
It turns out, I'd read this book before I got it. The fine print inside reveals "Originally published under the title 'There is Always Enough'." So, don't buy both. Either is fine.
January 1, 2011
One of my favorite books about God's power and His desire to lift the lowly out of the ash heaps.
It's an inspiring book that I've read several times and plan on reading again.
It's an inspiring book that I've read several times and plan on reading again.
October 17, 2025
This is an incredible story of Rolland and Heidi Baker’s ministry in Mozambique! The stories will make your heart break and yet see how the poorest people are truly the richest in Christ.
I knocked off one star because the it felt pretty redundant after a while and I had to push through to the end. However, it overall is a beautiful picture of what it looks like to be poor in spirit and die to self every day. I love how Heidi ended the book with a charge for the church to seek deeper intimacy with Him and from that, He will work through us in mighty ways.
I knocked off one star because the it felt pretty redundant after a while and I had to push through to the end. However, it overall is a beautiful picture of what it looks like to be poor in spirit and die to self every day. I love how Heidi ended the book with a charge for the church to seek deeper intimacy with Him and from that, He will work through us in mighty ways.
June 28, 2025
One of the most impactful books I’ve read from start to finish
September 20, 2017
Wow ... this books is so so good.
Rolland & Heidi Baker outline the early days of their relationship, their awakening to Christ's incredible love for them and the start of their ministry work in Mozambique. Heidi asked for a nation to minister to and the Lord gave them Mozambique. Their story demonstrates that old chestnut that the Lord simply desires those who are available. Those who make themselves available will be used and through daily surrender will be used extraordinarily.
We get to see the sparseness and poverty of the people they love amongst, how the Lord uses them to powerfully demonstrate His love for the brokenhearted, poor and needy. We experience miracle after miracle as people are raised from the dead, the blind given sight, the deaf the ability to hear ... God wants to do all this and more. But it's not just the Bakers who are the conduits of Christ's love; far from it, the many pastors of the thousands of churches that have been established are also the conduit for Christ's miracles.
It is a powerfully convicting life the Bakers are living. The power they experience but also the battles, the personal illnesses and devastation that the enemy throws at them like hundred-year old floods that set the country back decades. But through all of it we see an immense love, the Bakers for Jesus and Jesus for the Bakers. I want what they have.
Be warned. Reading this book will challenge you to a life of daily surrender to Jesus.
Rolland & Heidi Baker outline the early days of their relationship, their awakening to Christ's incredible love for them and the start of their ministry work in Mozambique. Heidi asked for a nation to minister to and the Lord gave them Mozambique. Their story demonstrates that old chestnut that the Lord simply desires those who are available. Those who make themselves available will be used and through daily surrender will be used extraordinarily.
We get to see the sparseness and poverty of the people they love amongst, how the Lord uses them to powerfully demonstrate His love for the brokenhearted, poor and needy. We experience miracle after miracle as people are raised from the dead, the blind given sight, the deaf the ability to hear ... God wants to do all this and more. But it's not just the Bakers who are the conduits of Christ's love; far from it, the many pastors of the thousands of churches that have been established are also the conduit for Christ's miracles.
It is a powerfully convicting life the Bakers are living. The power they experience but also the battles, the personal illnesses and devastation that the enemy throws at them like hundred-year old floods that set the country back decades. But through all of it we see an immense love, the Bakers for Jesus and Jesus for the Bakers. I want what they have.
Be warned. Reading this book will challenge you to a life of daily surrender to Jesus.
August 17, 2012
I really enjoyed reading about what God has done/is doing through the Baker's ministry; a lot of the testimonials were excellent.
I was not so much a fan of some of the written style: Often it seemed they were trying to get across the major difficulties faced by the nation on a large scale, but generally in a way completely lacking in style. Undoubtedly, the attempt was to show these trails on the large, national, scale - yet I often felt like I was merely reading lists of statistics rather than seeing the graphic depiction (I think they were going for), which would have more readily drawn the reader in to the reality of the situation. They did subsidize the statistics with more personal testimonials (as I mentioned above), which were really what kept the book going most of the time.
The other aspect of the written style I was not a fan of was that I often felt like the author (mainly Heidi (she and Rolland wrote chapters off and on)) was often too 'preachy.' I get that the point is to motivate the reader into action, but most people reading a book like this are already people who want to be in the action, besides, most of the content of testimonials is fairly challenging to the average Christian reader as it is.
I was not so much a fan of some of the written style: Often it seemed they were trying to get across the major difficulties faced by the nation on a large scale, but generally in a way completely lacking in style. Undoubtedly, the attempt was to show these trails on the large, national, scale - yet I often felt like I was merely reading lists of statistics rather than seeing the graphic depiction (I think they were going for), which would have more readily drawn the reader in to the reality of the situation. They did subsidize the statistics with more personal testimonials (as I mentioned above), which were really what kept the book going most of the time.
The other aspect of the written style I was not a fan of was that I often felt like the author (mainly Heidi (she and Rolland wrote chapters off and on)) was often too 'preachy.' I get that the point is to motivate the reader into action, but most people reading a book like this are already people who want to be in the action, besides, most of the content of testimonials is fairly challenging to the average Christian reader as it is.
September 15, 2010
I don't know how to understand this book. If everything is as clear-cut as the authors say it is, then much of what has happened in their ministry is absolutely amazing. However, the experience of 99.999% of the people I know who honestly love God and love others would argue that things don't always go the way that the Bakers say they do. Why not? That's something I really want to understand, but not something that was answered at all by this book.
A second, seperate issue I had was the constant descriptions of just how miserable and pathetic everyone they helped was. What is the point of dwelling on their misery? Did they get permission from these people to write such negative, personal things about them before putting it in a book for the whole world to see? For me there was far too much "these people were so bad off until we came and saved them" and far too little indication of genuine friendship and mutuality among the people they went to serve with. It's certainly possible that their ministry didn't look so one-sided - but the book makes it feel that way.
A second, seperate issue I had was the constant descriptions of just how miserable and pathetic everyone they helped was. What is the point of dwelling on their misery? Did they get permission from these people to write such negative, personal things about them before putting it in a book for the whole world to see? For me there was far too much "these people were so bad off until we came and saved them" and far too little indication of genuine friendship and mutuality among the people they went to serve with. It's certainly possible that their ministry didn't look so one-sided - but the book makes it feel that way.
January 11, 2018
A friend stopped by to give me this book over the weekend. I read the first chapter the first night and it so captivated my attention that it leap-frogged my to-read pile and I finished it in two days. The stories of God's miraculous provision, healings, and restoration of children inspired and challenged me. Think Acts meets Mozambique. I give it four stars only because the later chapters dragged a little for me. Not because they weren't amazing stories, but I think I hit what Donald Maass calls the "churning of emotions": getting weary of revisiting the same emotion (in this case, equal parts compassion and awe) over and over. But I'd definitely recommend this title to anyone who wants to know if the Holy Spirit is still active and powerful in our world today, or who wants to be challenged to live sold-out for God's kingdom.
January 19, 2014
I read this book while on a mission trip to Tanzania and it REALLY heavily inspired my service there and my outlook on life. I am currently re-reading the book, which is very rare for me, so that says a lot. I really love her love story that is sort of dug into in this book, and I just really admire this woman's story.
I would suggest this book to those that want to be stretched and want a greater understanding of God's work in other parts of the world. Those with a heart for service and missions would especially love this book and benefit from it greatly.
I would suggest this book to those that want to be stretched and want a greater understanding of God's work in other parts of the world. Those with a heart for service and missions would especially love this book and benefit from it greatly.
April 27, 2016
This book was a faith inspiring read. Challenged me to trust God more with my life and my calling. I was so inspired this year when I felt God tell me to go hear her speak. I missed her the first time, but the second time I was there, with a great seat. The presence of God forever changed me. I said, "YES!" to a call for full time ministry to the poor, the broken, the needy wherever the Lord will send me. Praying now for financing and direction as I press in to the call of Jesus on my life to tell the world until there is #noplaceleft
July 22, 2008
A very powerful and deep book. I really enjoyed this, the authors heidi and rolland baker tell about their lives as missionaries in mozambique. They take in hundreds of orphaned children, make it through life threatening floods, and see that God still heals the sick, and raises the dead.
An amazing read for any christian, i would recommend it for someone anticipating becoming a missionary. The authors show what it is to give your life fully to the lord to do what ever he wants with it.
An amazing read for any christian, i would recommend it for someone anticipating becoming a missionary. The authors show what it is to give your life fully to the lord to do what ever he wants with it.
June 14, 2010
Incredible true story of Rolland & Heidi Baker's experiences as missionaries in Mozambique. The first part of the book is background - how they met and launched into ministry first in Asia, then England, and finally Mozambique.
Read this last year before the trip and recently re-read in anticipation of the trip this year. Even though I've not actually seen the places in this book, having been in Moz. enables me to relate to situations and experiences.
Read this last year before the trip and recently re-read in anticipation of the trip this year. Even though I've not actually seen the places in this book, having been in Moz. enables me to relate to situations and experiences.
October 23, 2010
Really. I think God is miraculous and his provision is always enough. This story is encouraging because it talks about the modern day miracles God is doing for his people around the globe. I returned the book to my friend or I would love to copy a few of my favorite quotes. This is also a reminder of the diversity of worship within the body of Christ.
March 15, 2011
This is the story of Rolland and Heidi Baker, focusing on their experiences in Mozambique as missionaries. In Africa they experienced not only disaster and poverty on a national level, but national repentance and revival as Africa responded to God. Through the Bakers' delegation of responsibility and leadership, at least five thousand churches were started in Africa in less than a decade.
August 23, 2012
As recommended by a friend, I was encouraged by this wonderful story of modern evangelist missionaries in southeastern Africa. It took a while for me to realize - and confirm by looking at the book genre on the back - that they were charismatic in their approach, but they certainly were and had a zeal we don't often experience in the U.S. for sharing God's Good News.
September 19, 2008
This book is a beautiful testimony of the living God. He is not a boxed up or even American God. He has not changed from the days of old and it is awesome to hear of the Lord's miracles and healing.
August 31, 2012
5 stars for content and challenge, not necessarily writing style but I don't think the authors were concerned about winning any writing awards. I've been challenged and have a new addition to my list of "dangerous" books; books that will leave forever changed.
November 9, 2013
I have no questions about the Baker's motivations or earnestness. They are a brother and sister of mine in Christ. But this book is filled with bad theology. It's written by confused people, and I'm concerned that they are only confusing others. It's also really badly written.
July 9, 2014
This book is legitimately CRAZY. If you believe in God, read this book and see - through stories from halfway around the world - what amazing things He is willing to do when people are completely dependent on Him.
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January 30, 2016If you want to hear about the amazing love of God in practical ways, this book is brilliant. I love hearing the background of Heidi and Rollands lives and the miracles God has done through them! Brilliant read!
May 9, 2016
This honestly was an easy read. Heidi and Rolland tell she amazing and truthfully unbelievable stories. If you're looking to be encouraged and really find out what God is capable of from a modern story this is a great place to go. Otherwise pick up your Bible.
July 21, 2007
This book is empowering to any missionaries... the Lord is so big!
August 2, 2007
Read at my friends request. This book is great. And the Bakers represent Gods heart for the western world in the 21st century.
October 1, 2007
This book is about the incredible story of a couple's ministry to the poorest of the poor, "least of these" in Mozambique. This book will grab your heart right from the get go. It's very touching.
July 24, 2008
I loved how these missionaries had every need met while working in Africa.
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