Tatenda (11) and his younger sister Rudo (9) live with their father and stepmother in one of the slums just on the outskirts of Harare. For whatever reason, their stepmom was punishing them; they were denied food for two days. However, they continued to come to school until Rudo fainted during the morning break. The…
As I look back at what the Lord has done in the month of August and ahead to what He is about to do, my heart is filled with overwhelming gratitude. How can I ever thank you enough for partnering with Jesus and partnering with us to see His vision established in the hearts of…
Umme has been crippled in one leg for years and tried many rituals to find healing. Nothing worked, and she became desperate to find a solution. So, when an East-West short-term mission team arrived at her South Asian village with a message of good news, Umme wanted to hear what these foreigners had to say.…
When Mercy received an audio Bible, God’s Word began to transform her heart in a beautiful way. Fittingly, she says that through listening to Scripture she learned to forgive quickly and show mercy to others—living out the very meaning of her name. She explained that in the past she would hold on to offenses for…
A Muslim tribe controlled her hometown in Liberia, refusing to allow churches there. But she, an indigenous missionary, determined that a church would one day exist. She prepared to hold an event to publicly proclaim the gospel. If she persisted, her family warned her, she’d forfeit her inheritance. She did it anyway. In the middle…
LIFTING US UP!Time truly flies—it’s hard to believe I’ve been part of The Bolick Foundation for over five years! I’m deeply grateful to so many of you who have shared your wisdom, encouragement, and mentorship along the way. Your support has been invaluable as I continue to learn and grow in this meaningful work. As…
He watched segments of “JESUS.” Deeply touched, he wanted to know more and actually drove five hours to meet with the workers who had posted the ads. (This same group of workers/believers includes a former Taliban fighter.) As Sasha met with the believers and again heard the Word of God in his heart language, he understood and…
You may have heard of the Uyghers (pronounced wee-ghers) in the news, especially in the last few years as they face persecution in East Asia. They are a predominantly Muslim people group that are scattered throughout Asia. Richard is a Uygher who lives in Central Asia, but he isn’t Muslim. Many years ago, he learned…
Have you ever wondered what Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) spouses do while their partners are flying or working on planes? I’ve wondered this myself—and fortunately, as a writer, I have the privilege of meeting with missionaries whenever they pass through headquarters. During these conversations, I’ve been asking spouses how they spend their time in the…
A dedicated team of local disciples worked tirelessly over the last year to translate portions of the Bible into a language spoken in Northwest India. They successfully completed 53 Discovery Bible Study lessons, translating a total of 853 verses from the Old and New Testaments. However, just as they neared completion, their efforts were discovered…