Maysaa, a Syrian mother of four boys, has faced years of hardship and uncertainty. Before the war in Syria, she lived a simple, peaceful life in Aleppo. But when the conflict erupted, everything changed overnight. And after a year of displacement, her family settled in Southern Lebanon. “I come from a strict [Muslim] background,” she shared. “In…
In a small Communist village in Laos lived Hannah, a devoted woman of God who had once practiced witchcraft. Her involvement in the occult left her physically weak and tormented by spiritual attacks. Desperate for healing, she sought the village shaman, but nothing changed. Then a pastor arrived, preaching the Gospel. Hannah immediately believed, and within a week, she was completely healed.…
SHIFTING OUR FOCUS I recently read a story titled, The Lantern, that challenged my thinking about ego, purpose, and how we serve others. The story centers on a man named David, a gifted speaker. As his reputation grew, so did his focus on performance. He spent more time polishing his words and planning his entrance…
The grace of God is renewing lives in Zambia through the construction of a new church for the RCZ Lumezi congregation. Outgrowing their small space, the congregation prayed for a larger building to welcome more people. God answered, and through the generosity of ICM supporters, their new church is now complete. The congregation continues to…
In Papua, Indonesia, MAF recently flew second-generation missionary John Cutts to the village of Pogapa to deliver 50 solar-powered audio Bibles (seen at right). These Bibles allow the community to hear the New Testament in their own language, regardless of literacy level. Praise God that MAF pilot Dave Ringenberg was able to safely land despite…
Maybe it’s just the competitor in me, but I love the challenge that the apostle Peter throws down here: “Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ” (2 Peter 3:18). This apostle wants us to have a spiritual growth mindset, to see this year as potentially our best year ever of following Jesus. In my experience, most…
*Chakir and his family met *Nuh, who is serving in South Asia, when he visited their village. During his visit, Nuh shared the good news of Jesus and invited Chakir to start a Discovery Bible Study (DBS) group with his family. When Chakir learned that the stories of Jesus were available in their own language,…
Have you ever heard God speak to you? Sometimes, it’s unmistakable. It’s a burning bush, a thunderous voice, or a miraculous sign. But many times, His voice comes as a quiet whisper in the middle of our pain. That was true for Christian Music Artist Anne Wilson, best known for her song “My Jesus.” As…
Pastor Charles participated in Impact Latin America’s 2025 vision trip to Coveñas Colombia, bearing witness to all that God is doing to plant His peace in Latin America. Alba Rodríguez had to face one of the most painful experiences as a mother. She lost her daughters to leukemia, leaving her to care for her grandchildren…
High in the steep mountains of Northern Asia, where the terrain allows only foot travel, pastors and church leaders gather for BEE World training. Many have traveled for six to seven hours to attend, arriving with smiles on their faces, hospitality in their hearts, and traditional Hamat Chali* hats in their hands. Warm greetings are exchanged,…