Have Mercy Washington State, USA Aravelys Rivera and her brother Samuel were raised in a Seventh-day Adventist home. Their mother was more active in the church than her father who eventually fell away in his faith. Whenever their mother struggled to teach them moral principles, their father would undo it all. He brought home the pleasures of the world: …
A Seed Planted Australia I want to share a wonderful experience I recently had. As some of you know, I work as a Bible worker for Highwood Health Retreat in Australia. We believe that our Seventh-day Adventist health centers not only help people get physically healthy but also share the gospel and lead souls to Christ. After all, that …
Bringing Light into Hard Lives Russia My husband Andrey, my daughter Samantha, and I experienced another amazing Medical Missionary (MM) school in Russia. Just like the last time, all of us, students, teachers, cooks, and the house residents, lived in a large two-story house owned by Ivan and Irina Galagyov, with their two teenage sons. The family and staff …
All in His Time Senegal It has been a while since I have written. I have been going through some personal challenges and upheavals, but God has been good throughout! I am writing from the United States. I had been planning to visit my oldest son and his family for a couple years but it had not worked out. …
Illuminating Darkness Uganda There are vast numbers of witch doctors in Africa. Satan works very openly in Africa, controlling society through fear and the love of money. In my home country of Australia, he works more subtly, especially within the remnant church, causing disunity and weakening our abilities to finish the work for Christ. The great controversy is being …
The Gospel & Rattlesnake Roads Oregon, USA John Day is a small town about five hours from Portland, Oregon, and three or four from Boise, Idaho. It is a rural area with a few churches, most of which are struggling. One of these is a small independent Seventh-day Adventist church that meets at the Mt. Vernon grange. The church …
Asleep in Christ Jesus Honduras Some of you may remember Amparo. She was a faithful member of La Zona House of Prayer and one of the first baptized members. She would often share her testimony. Twelve years ago, she asked Elsa why she went to church on Saturday. Elsa turned the pages in her Bible to Exodus 20 and …
The Good News Deep in Ghana The Lord Jesus said to Peter, “When thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.” Luke 22:32. After His resurrection, just before His ascension, He said to His disciples, “Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? He saith unto Him, Yea, Lord; Thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs.” …
Many times, I have thought about the question Pilot asked Jesus during His trial, “What is truth?” John 18:38. Yet, not waiting for the answer, he passed up this golden opportunity. The truth has the power to save every person who puts his or her complete trust in it. “Receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save …
A Light Shines in Melbourne Australia In a previous edition of this magazine, I shared with you the story of first nights of my meeting series in Melbourne and how God gave me courage to press on even though no visitors turned up the first night in either meeting location. I thought you may be encouraged to hear that …
