This Is My Story

A young woman’s journey to restoration in Togo. As a child, my exposure to spiritual things was very limited. I possessed only a vague understanding of God, and my non-Christian grandmother who acted as my guardian prevented church attendance. My life had little meaning. When I met and married my husband, I looked forward to a bright future ahead of …

Okenyoru’s Predicament

Okenyoru’s Predicament God redeems disaster when an amputee finds the gospel. Okenyoru had a real predicament. He had traveled to Kenyenya to pick up some beer for the bar he owned in Ibencho. On the way home, his motorbike taxi slid in the mud and tipped over, injuring Okenyoru’s leg. Hobbling home, he asked his wife to clean the wound. …

Jesus’ Visit

Jesus’ Visit An elderly woman finds healing and peace when a Christian medical team comes to town. Fideli shifted stiffly in her chair as she watched her daughter approach beneath the searing afternoon sun. In a country where 49% of children die under the age of five, and the adult life expectancy is less than 60, Fideli’s 87 years made …

Small Steps

Small Steps A “tent-maker” medical missionary sacrifices to advance God’s work in Senegal. Greetings from Senegal, where the rainy season has come with a vengeance, bringing leaks to our roofs and floods to our streets. God has been working in this little Muslim nation, and we are thankful for every small step that has been made in advancing the gospel. …

The General

The General Free eyeglasses bring spiritual eyesight to a high-ranking military general. “I am tired of this confusion of religion,” the Congolese general spoke to his wife and children. “From now on, I won’t allow anyone in my house to attend church—anyone. And no one may come to this house to talk about the Bible or to preach.” The man’s …

The Right Arm of the Gospel

The Right Arm of the Gospel The health message reaches hearts in Senegal. As I climbed out of bed and pulled on my long sleeve shirt, I felt thankful for the cooler weather. After several years of no reprieve from the Senegalese heat, the chilly mornings and evenings were a welcome change. I began preparations for the busy weekend ahead—the …