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PATHWAYS: GRADE 6 DAVID LIVINGSTON: AFRICAN TRAILBLAZER TRADE BOOK
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July 15, 2026
What a fascinating story. I read this one to my kids and they hung on every word. My son David was inspired by the shared name, but all of the kids for Livingstone’s aggressive approach to missions fascinating. He was so brave to go places no one else had been and meet tribes that had otherwise been hostile and unreached.
I know there is some discussion about whether or not he was being wise in his actions and if he is a good example as a husband, father, and missionary. Ultimately, it just reminds me that there is no one-way to serve God most faithfully. God places desires in our heart that can spur us on to many approaches to bring Him glory.
From an outside perspective, it is impossible to know if David Livingstone did what he did out of selfish ambition to forge new paths and make great waves in African spirituality or if he selflessly gave up the comfort and safety inherent in his Scottish upbringing in order to reach people in a far off country. Conveniently, I have confidence that God did not give us the role of arbitrating the faithfulness of others, so we have the joy of seeing how one man played out his understanding of God’s purpose for his life, and in giving him the benefit of the doubt, we can be encouraged and ask God how best we can upset the norms of our cultures and eras to serve Him as well.
I know there is some discussion about whether or not he was being wise in his actions and if he is a good example as a husband, father, and missionary. Ultimately, it just reminds me that there is no one-way to serve God most faithfully. God places desires in our heart that can spur us on to many approaches to bring Him glory.
From an outside perspective, it is impossible to know if David Livingstone did what he did out of selfish ambition to forge new paths and make great waves in African spirituality or if he selflessly gave up the comfort and safety inherent in his Scottish upbringing in order to reach people in a far off country. Conveniently, I have confidence that God did not give us the role of arbitrating the faithfulness of others, so we have the joy of seeing how one man played out his understanding of God’s purpose for his life, and in giving him the benefit of the doubt, we can be encouraged and ask God how best we can upset the norms of our cultures and eras to serve Him as well.
October 6, 2020
I know there are vastly different opinions of this man. In this book they portray him as very visionary and willing to take extreme but calculated risks to expand the movement of the gospel. We had some discussion about being responsible for family and how to balance that with great callings.
March 18, 2025
Bit beyond my son’s reading level but sparked countless conversations that I think will bear fruit in his little heart!
Multiple times Khi was struck by David Livingston’s adventurous spirit that loved Jesus so much he wanted to go farther inland Africa to share the Gospel. It was sweet one night as he wept when he heard of the smoke of a thousand villages that didn’t know Jesus. He shared that he too wants to be an adventurer for Jesus! At the end when we read about David’s death on his knees praying - Malakhi said that was the best way to die.
Multiple times Khi was struck by David Livingston’s adventurous spirit that loved Jesus so much he wanted to go farther inland Africa to share the Gospel. It was sweet one night as he wept when he heard of the smoke of a thousand villages that didn’t know Jesus. He shared that he too wants to be an adventurer for Jesus! At the end when we read about David’s death on his knees praying - Malakhi said that was the best way to die.
July 8, 2020
Great book!!
September 8, 2020
It was a good story on his life. I was always wondering when the phrase, “Dr. Livingston, I presume.” would show itself.
August 3, 2024
Crazy how much he went through; and how much he put others through...
May 31, 2026
Livingston's life is so inspiring!
January 23, 2026
Born 1813 in Scotland. Explored Africa spreading the gospel and giving medical assistance. Married an MK and had 6 children. Died 1873 in Africa.
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