“God’s workers must gain a far deeper experience. If they will surrender all to him, he will work mightily for them. They will plant the standard of truth upon fortresses till then held by Satan, and with shouts of victory take possession of them. They bear the scars of battle, but there comes to them the comforting message that the …
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 …
“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 …
Lina’s Story A paralyzed woman receives hope through door-to-door Bible work. Lina sighed as she dropped the last coins into the cash register. It had been a long night, but closing time had finally come. She picked up her keys from behind the bar and turned toward the door. Just then, a man staggered in. “Hey lady,” he slurred, “sell …
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 …
As I write, I am traveling home from the impoverished country of Democratic Republic of Congo, where God is doing an amazing work. During my trip I thought often about Matthew 4:16, “The people who sat in darkness have seen a great light, and upon those who sat in the region and shadow of death Light has dawned.” Even today, …
After Christ arose from the grave, He spent forty days with His disciples teaching them and preparing them for the work that was before them. Finally, the day came for Him to return to Heaven and carry on His work of redemption. Jesus assembled His disciples on the Mount of Olives to receive His instructions for taking the message of …
Marlenny A widow haunted by the past finds hope through student visitors. The world we live in is full of brokenness. Although people greet their neighbors with a smile, they’re often struggling to hide the hurt and pain inside. Unless we’ve made a genuine surrender to Christ for him to take our brokenness and bind our wounds, we’re just pretending …
Total Transformation A young woman’s family didn’t believe she could change—but the church persevered. Challenging neighborhoods surround the Central Adventist Church in Armenia, Quindio, Colombia, with drug use common. Still, week to week the members go and search for hearts that are open to the gospel. One Sabbath afternoon as we went out to give Bible studies, a church member …
