A Mad Husband and a Machete A woman’s faith is tested by her husband’s anger. When we decide to follow Jesus, some of our worst enemies can be those of our own household. “We shall find that we must let loose of all hands except the hand of Jesus Christ. Friends will prove treacherous and will betray us. Relatives, deceived …
The Macedonian Call A Bible worker receives a call from a distant village. “And a vision appeared to Paul in the night. A man of Macedonia stood and pleaded with him, saying, ‘Come over to Macedonia and help us.’ Now after he had seen the vision, immediately we sought to go to Macedonia, concluding that the Lord had called us …
The Right Arm of the Gospel The health message reaches hearts in Senegal. As I climbed out of bed and pulled on my long sleeve shirt, I felt thankful for the cooler weather. After several years of no reprieve from the Senegalese heat, the chilly mornings and evenings were a welcome change. I began preparations for the busy weekend ahead—the …
Poisoned! God works a miracle to protect evangelists from harm. The day’s tropical heat cooled as evening shadows drew near. Two men conversed quietly. “Well,” one proceeded. “Should we return to the city? This village in the bush is obviously resistant to hearing the truth.” The meeting tent before them could hold many interested listeners, but only a few locals …
Mission Focus: Congo Orphans There are over four million orphaned children in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Maternal mortality, unsafe drinking water, malnutrition and many other factors are claiming the lives of tens of thousands of mothers and fathers leaving children to support themselves. The distressed orphans in DRC need our help. Pastor Ongasa with Train Th em Two Fish …
Jesus told His followers the reason why they could be numbered among the goats or the wicked when He returns in the clouds of heaven: “Then He will also say to those on the left hand, ‘Depart from Me, you cursed, into the everlasting fire prepared for the devil and his angels: for I was hungry and you gave Me …
Reaching Out to Muslims with the Right Arm of the Gospel Medical missionaries use the health message to reach the people in the Machinga district of Malawi. About 18 miles northeast of Zomba City, southern Malawi, sits a 15-acre parcel of land managed by Seventh-day Adventists with a vision. Surrounded by flourishing gardens and bordered by a perennial stream, the …
The Heart of the Work in Uganda God’s power rescues Ugandans from the darkness of evil spirits. As a public evangelism effort was being held in southern Uganda, a mother by the name of Marie arrived with her 19-year-old daughter, Kinconco. They had walked over 12 miles from the village of Ireme, and were in desperate search of spiritual help. …
God leads a hardened man to a true Christian church. Frank Mutamba managed a successful local bank in the Central Kongo Province. He lived in the area of Muanda, a major urban town on the Atlantic coast, home to more than 500,000 people. He was a faithful member in good standing at his Baptist church, and felt pleased to see …
Giving from the Heart A poor Congolese family learns about Jesus and shares with their community. The greatest generosity is sometimes seen in the poorest of people. The Bible tells the story of a poor widow who put two mites into the treasury. Jesus said that she gave more than all, because she gave all she had. Th is same …
