My life spiraled downward from there. I didn’t know it at the time, but that home I grew up in had agenerational curse. Nobody taught me about Jesus, love, or comfort. It wasn’t their fault; nobody taught them. By 2014, I was desperate. I prayed, “God, I can’t live this life anymore, but I can’t stop. I don’t know what to do.”…
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Hannah (name changed) was 17 years old when she learned there were places where people had never heard about Jesus. “How can I reach these people, God? I want to be the person you use where people need you.” Hannah realized she had a calling to those who had never heard and asked God to show her the path to reach them.…
Mission work is becoming more complex and therefore we must become more sophisticated in our approach. Shall we remove the human element and rely upon technology? Absolutely not. Our sophistication must take place in our approach. The sophistication happens when we get into research, analyze the data, and then build strategic plans on real data, not assumptions. Joshua Nations is finishing a…
Ali, a twenty-three-year-old East African, is from a prominent Muslim family. His father leads an organization devoted to Islamic youth education. After completing his Islamic theological training, Ali began law school and was on his way to becoming a Muslim leader. Then Ali met some Christians and became interested in Jesus. Increasingly intrigued, Ali began to investigate Jesus on the Internet. After…
One of the stories *Charlie and *Sarah love to share with their neighbors on the island where they live, is the story of Jesus calming the storm. A vibrant batik painting of this scene hangs prominently in their living room, serving as both a piece of art and a conversation starter. But sometimes, God doesn’t…
I wish you could be with me as I travel across Europe this week. My heart breaks over the many young people here who are lost, “without hope and without God.” Young people around the world need Jesus. But who is going to share with them the Good News of a Savior? I believe the answer lies in the group I call…
During the advent season, the birth of Christ is on our hearts and minds. Like Mary giving birth to Jesus in a stable, women around the world find there is “no room at the inn” during their tender days of pregnancy, delivery and early motherhood. With generous support from The Bolick Foundation, Lutheran World Relief…
A POSITIVE RESOLUTION A POSITIVE RESOLUTION While working to fulfill my New Year’s resolution, I decided to join The YMCA. I signed up online through an offer from my insurance carrier. Ready to rock this resolution, I arrived at The Y determined to exercise more and embrace a healthier lifestyle. Much to my dismay, the…
An Egyptian teenager named Sonya* contacted our team, distraught because of her difficult relationship with her parents. She lamented, “I pray to God, but I feel He does not want to hear from me, nor does He want me! I have lost all self-confidence.” After explaining God’s love for her, Sonya wanted to pray with us and went on to commit herself…