In the depths of the Siberian winter, where temperatures plunge below -40°C, the Gospel is still on the move. Local evangelists in Russian Siberia are braving the cold to place Gospels in cafés and hotels along the long, icy road from Novosibirsk to Kemerovo. Each copy of God’s Word is a spark of hope for…
Across Vietnam, the number of believers is steadily growing despite opposition. In one village, local Christians took the Gospel to a neighboring community fiercely loyal to the Communist regime. To their amazement, their message transformed the hearts of the village leaders—once staunch opponents of the Gospel—who are now passionate followers of Jesus. Multiple churches have since been planted in that region, and…
Every Saturday, a field in Thailand comes alive—not just with the sound of footballs being kicked, but with laughter, stories, and the quiet work of transformation. For Coach Bas, it’s never been just about the game. It’s about being there. In a village where many children are raised by grandparents and rarely see their parents, consistency is rare. But Coach Bas shows up. Week after…
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,…