God had for her among the children of China. Out of her obedience to God, she said good-bye to Linnan at the Sian train station, and they never met again. Gladys continued serving God faithfully in China and England until her death in 1970. Through our suffering in ministry, God wants us to increase our maturity in Christ. Today I’m better able to trust God and obey him because of my painful experiences. Harsh criticism I’ve received in the past has taught me to listen longer and respond with a gentler