“Hariva!” she screamed. There was a loud splash; then silence..." That was the last Haru ever heard from his mother. Unable to cope with his loss; Haru’s father left him with relatives; returning years later to prepare Haru to become the next chief and initiate him into the world of puri puri magic. But Haru wanted to go to school; determined to learn how to make sense of the strange marks the other boys scratched in the dirt. Haru learnt to read and write; but most importantly; he discovered the God who created the world—a God stronger than puri puri; stronger than the fiercest cannibals; a God he would serve for the rest of his life. This is the true story of Haru Hariva; who pioneered God’s message; bringing the light of Jesus and His love to many remote villages in Papua New Guinea. Facing challenges and dangers; he witnessed miracles as God made hidden crocodiles visible; sent His angel to prepare the hearts of remote villagers; and fulfilled His promise that “when you pass through the waters; I will be with you; and through the rivers; they shall not overflow you” (Isaiah 43:2). Contains discussion questions and a Pidgin 'dictionary' section.
