* This book encourages people not to be afraid to follow God to the "Ends of the Earth" with the example of one man who did.
* It gives an insiders candid view to the remote and isolated places in Russia and what it is like to live and travel there.
* It encourages people to be steadfast in their faith by seeing how God provides miracles at times for those who choose to obey Him.
* It shows how "joy" can come into our lives at the most unexpected and difficult times.
* It teaches that promises should be kept, not broken and that God always keeps His promises.
* It proves that real "joy" comes from following Jesus, even if He leads you to the "Ends of the Earth"