Never Alone: Galina's Story

by Violet Miller

Galina's father was arrested when she was too small to remember. But her mother told her how she had waited by the tracks to meet him. When the train arrived, he was not on board. Galina grew up watching her godly mother's life of faith and seeing how God cared and provided for their family.

When Galina's husband Pavel was ordained, she remembered her father's imprisonment and her mother's hardships. She knew she and Pavel might well face the same trials. "I am Yours, Lord," she prayed. "I am willing to do whatever You call us to, and even to suffer for Your name's sake."

One day Galina had a visitor. "My dear sister, I have sad news for you."

Their worst fears had come true. Pavel had been arrested.

Galina learned the ache of loneliness and wept for what her husband was enduring. She struggled to raise their family for God. She saw her children come home from school in tears. She faced terrifying attempts by authorities to incarcerate her and take her children.

Never Alone is much more than a chronicle of persecution. It is a story of complete commitment, the power of prayer, and the blessings of brotherhood. It is a testimony of God's protection, a challenge for today's Christians, and a reminder that, regardless of our circumstances, God's children are never alone.

Genres: Nonfiction

Paperback

First published January 1, 2007

Reviews

[Olivia · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a blessing and encouraging testimony to read! This book certainly brought out some details I only knew a little about, and it was encouraging to see Galina, her husband, children, and so many others stay focused on the Lord through the many, many, MANY times of imprisonment and persecution for being a Christian.

[Stephanie Howey]

So encouraging. This reads like someone actually telling their life story, which it is. I think my favorite part is that all their kids are still walking with the Lord and in ministry, even though growing up they lived under constant ridicule and threat of prison. It'd be like, "Oh, you're headed off to jail? What a privilege to serve the Lord in this way." And it'd be like they really meant it.

[Edna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Amazing true account of Christians living in Soviet Ukraine, taking place from 1937 thru 1990. Ever faithful and obedient to their Saviour, Jesus Christ, they refused to register their church with the government, making them targets of the KGB.