Letter from Mike: Malawi – February 2021

Even though Malawi’s borders are closed and movement is restricted, the work is steadily moving forward by God’s grace! Golden Lapani and his team of Bible workers are busy distributing food to the hungry and clothes to the needy.

Letter from Mike: Zambia – January 2021

We bought two hundred Bibles to distribute to those who were recently baptized. Yet, thousands more still need a Bible of their own, and tens of thousands more still need to hear about Christ and His love.

The Sabbath Cure

A woman in Togo breaks family tradition to become a Christian. My name is Adjoua. I grew up in a rural village in northern Togo, West Africa, where my home was typical of most African ones. My family believed that our ancestors went on living after they died, and that we could continue communicating with them through the juju or …

Return of the Prodigal

An ex-Adventist receives a vision with a heavenly message. A few weeks ago, I visited the Darara-Lasha church in southern Ethiopia. After two hours of travel, I arrived to meet an aged gentleman. He kindly welcomed me and introduced himself as Mr. Tesema Asaro. As we walked together, he shared his story. A little more than twenty years ago, Mr. …

Kindness Wins

Kindness and truth break down prejudices in Malawi, winning many Muslims to Christ. “The church of Christ is God’s agency for the proclamation of truth; she is empowered by Him to do a special work. . . . If she will be true to her allegiance, there is no power that can stand against her.” Prophets and Kings, 259, 260. …

From Rock to the Rock

A young man overcomes his rock music addiction. “Must you make all that racket?” my mom hollered. I didn’t care. My parents, who were mostly into rock and rave music, had just gotten me a brand-new drum set for my 13th birthday, and I was highly motivated to learn to play it. My new passion was born. Music consumed my …

Cell Phone Thief

A group of boys search for answers when valuables go missing. My husband Elisha and I returned from furlough in Europe to find the school campus in an upheaval. Money and watches belonging to the students had disappeared. Knives, bread and batteries from the school cafeteria were gone without a trace. Even the radio Elisha had placed out in the …

Ongasa and the Robbers

A man in disguise saves a Congolese pastor’s life. As the sun set over Congo’s jungle, a car pulled up to Thomas Ongasa’s country home. To his envious, watchful neighbors, the Congolese pastor appeared wealthy. He had connections in America, after all, and knew donors across the sea who sent large containers of Bibles. He had the blessing of the …

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 …

Letter from Mike: Malawi – September 2020

“If we can bear persecution for His dear name’s sake, His love becomes a ruling power in our hearts, for we have the assurance that nothing can separate us from the love of Christ. Never is the tempest-tried soul more dearly loved by his Savior than when he is suffering reproach for the truth’s sake. When for the truth’s sake …