God Is Good An update on the work in Kenya. “God is good,” I clasped the hand of a fellow believer. “All the time,” my friend returned. “And all the time?” He smiled. “God is good.” This is a favorite greeting on Sabbath morning among believers in Kenya. God is truly good! Many of the events taking place in the …
The Thief’s Conversion A man known for his bad habits accepts the gospel and changes completely. “I know of a place where you ought to preach,” Ruben Malantik told me. A former Muslim imam, Ruben is always excited to find ways to share his newfound Adventist faith. “Silohon would be an excellent location for a seminar, and you could stay …
Outreach in Colombia The work in Colombia is multiplying. God continues to provide us with opportunities to impact the world, one person at a time. Among the recent activities at Fundación Las Delicias, three outreach efforts have been especially exciting for us. In connection with the Seventh-day Adventist Church of Calarcá, Fundación Las Delicias has united forces to reach souls …
Abandoned A young man chooses Christ and excels in his studies. David is 14 years old, but he looks more like 12. He is short in stature and his emaciated cheeks tell of food shortages at home. But his eyes are bright and his smile beautiful. David’s mother died when he was a year old, and his father abandoned him. …
Caring for Orphans Train Them 2 Fish offers hope in the face of high child mortality rates. The lusty cry of a newborn pierces the night as new life is ushered into the world. A young mother smiles to see her baby for the first time. “The child is strong,” the midwife nods. Being born is a miracle, but in …
A Simple Equation Prison work in the States flourishes through prayer and simple Bible study. About a year ago, on October 31—the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther nailing his 95 Theses to the church door—the Lutherans officially reconciled with the Catholic Church. This set an unfortunate precedent, for now many evangelical churches seem to be preparing to make their own …
Ariana A young girl is in need of daily treatments for her disabling condition. Ariana is a sweet little girl who lives in Honduras. Sadly, although she is six years old, she is unable to walk. That’s because Ariana was born with hydrocephalus, a condition in which excess cerebrospinal fluid builds up inside the skull, putting pressure on the …
A Motorcycle for Pastor Kodo, Part 2 A pastor gives his motorcycle money to God’s cause. In Part 1 of this story, printed last quarter, Pastor Kodo gave the $200 he had managed to save for a motorcycle so that a poor congregation could buy new roofing materials. A smile wreathed Pastor Kodo’s face as he spoke with a pleasant, …
A Mad Husband and a Machete A woman’s faith is tested by her husband’s anger. When we decide to follow Jesus, some of our worst enemies can be those of our own household. “We shall find that we must let loose of all hands except the hand of Jesus Christ. Friends will prove treacherous and will betray us. Relatives, deceived …
