Taught by a Woman The object of a man’s prejudice shares the gospel with him. The Democratic Republic of Congo is the most populated French-speaking country in the world. Home to over 85 million people and more than 250 ethnic groups, Congo has a broad diversity of culture and traditions. One Congolese culture does not allow women equal social status …
Studying in Secret A husband and wife each study the Bible without the other’s knowledge. I first heard the Adventist message three years ago when I visited Kampala, but, afraid to be different from my boozing comrades, I ignored it. Then the message followed me to my home village of Bushenyi, when one of my drinking friends—the man who sold …
Spiritual Therapy Rehab ministry in Colombia results in baptisms! “We believe spiritual therapy is what these guys need to be completely free of drugs,” the rehab center coordinator told us. “We welcome the presentation of the gospel in this place. Would you be willing to share with our residents three days a week?” How could we decline an offer like …
Our Miracles God sends money just in time. The Lord worked amazing miracles to get Redemption Radio back on the air in Honduras. Just when we thought we had received all the donations we would receive, from all the people who might give, and just when all the momentum seemed to halt—just when we didn’t see what else to do …
Open Doors A missionary receives surprising opportunities in Turkey. I arrived in Turkey with high hopes, but felt discouraged as the week progressed. Through a connection with the government ruling party, my translator Asif and I were invited to share our message about Muslims in Bible prophecy. We arrived at the convention center, only to realize that we were not …
Noises in the Night A Ghanaian family sees God’s protection in a graphic way. When we read the Bible, we admire how God protected His people like Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, but sometimes we subconsciously believe that His special protection is outmoded, a thing of the past. The truth is that He still protects His people even in our …
My Brother’s Keeper A Bible worker rejoices over his brother’s journey to Christ. “Why don’t you eat pork?” my brother Dodong asked. “Pork is very delicious.” “Because I want to please God and go to heaven,” I replied. Dodong smiled. “Are you not envious of the rest of us? You are only eating vegetables.” I wanted to cry. I felt …
Cursed A demon possessed man becomes a faithful church attendee. Witchcraft is a powerful weapon in Africa, and God’s intervention alone can save people who fall victim to demonic enchantments. When young Emmy’s mother died in 2014, his father decided to remarry. Unfortunately, Emmy’s new stepmother watched him jealously. Emmy was scholastic and clever, and consistently made better grades in …
Beside the Well, Part 2 A modern-day story of the man at the well! According to the World Health Organization, two billion people around the globe use drinking water contaminated with fecal material—water that can transmit diseases such as diarrhea, cholera, dysentery, typhoid and polio. Two years ago, we began drilling wells to provide safe, clean drinking water for the …
Beside the Well, Part 1 A well in Togo provides more than clean drinking water. Can you imagine life without clean water? In the United States, one person uses an average of 80–100 gallons per day. We use it for bathing, laundry, cooking, cleaning, watering our gardens and most importantly, drinking. God is so good to have created one of …
