Expect Victory, Expect Death: The Paradox of the Christian Life

In December 1914, a small ship set sail on a perilous voyage. The aim of the expedition? To be the first in history to make a land crossing of Antarctica. The leader, an Anglo-Irish explorer named Ernest Shackleton, had gathered a crew of 27 courageous men who were willing to risk all in the venture. Shackleton’s legendary advertisement captures the heart of the expedition:Men wanted for hazardous journey. Low wages, bitter cold, long hours of complete darkness. Safe return doubtful. Honour and