Failed Prophecy

A pastor’s failed prediction of doom sparks an entire congregation’s journey to truth. When Joseph was born into a poor but devoted Pentecostal family in the village of Kakinga, his parents were unprepared for his serious—even life threatening—birth defect that affected his gastro-intestinal tract. Before seeking medical intervention, Joseph’s father approached their popular Pentecostal leader, Pastor Dickson. Many people claimed …

Ethiopian School

The potential of opening a school where God’s Word would be the foundation of all teachings brought great joy among the Adventist believers—and this year they saw their hopes fulfilled in the construction of a Seventh-day Adventist school in the southern Ethiopian city of Hadero. The school opened with 40 students, but today more than 400 have enrolled. With such …

Poor In Spirit

Jesus startled the masses on the mountainside as He opened to them the first steps in becoming subjects of His new kingdom. “Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:3. The people listened spellbound as the Holy Spirit unfolded to them the meaning of Christ’s words. In Christ’s days, the religious leaders believed …

Health Initiative in Gualchan

A community health event gathers interest. Gualchan is a blessed community in Ecuador, surrounded with an abundance of water, food sources, pure air, and nature. But this year’s week of prayer and health initiative met a real physical and spiritual need in the community. Our team visited each house in Gualchan to advertise the two events, and we hired a …

Open My Eyes

God answers the unspoken prayer of a man who desperately needs vision. While my brother and I were twins, we were nothing alike. My brother’s personality was obliging, while I always questioned authority. He excelled in school, while I floundered—for I simply couldn’t read more than a few words at a time. Attempts to improve my perceived learning disability left …