Vijay Kumar and his elderly father had just completed an evangelistic series in one village. They were traveling by a motor rickshaw to the next village when suddenly the rickshaw was smashed in a terrible accident. Vijay lay unconscious on the road, his left leg mangled and broken in a compound fracture. Vijay was taken to a hospital. A doctor told Vijay that his leg was so mangled that an amputation would be needed. Out in the country, no one even thought of a prosthesis. Vijay could only … [Read more...]
Gains reported from historic Varanasi
The city of Varanasi, India, is being updated. All roads are being dug up for new sewage lines. The city has become a dust bowl. Land lines, electric service and telephone lines are disrupted. When we are in the city, electricity is not available; when electricity is turned on, we are away from the office for field work. Still, the Lord blesses us abundantly in many ways. I am thankful for all the Gospel Outreach volunteers, workers and supporters. God’s Spirit is upon each one of us, … [Read more...]
Free at last
Months of Bible study and prayer had convinced the woman that she wanted Jesus as her Savior, but the demons still troubled her at times. Church members brought her to the church and gathered around her like a shield. They kept her there for two days and nights while they prayed constantly for her. Then I defied the demons with a power they could not resist. I joined my prayer with those of the other church members and took out my vial of oil, anointing the woman as a symbol of God’s Holy … [Read more...]
One million for Jesus
For some time now, those of us at Gospel Outreach have been convicted that Jesus’ return is very close. And we’ve wondered what more could be done to help spread the gospel to the entire world. The task at hand is staggering. Many people believe that the gospel message has gone out, and we’re simply waiting for Jesus. That’s not the case. Let’s take a look at a few numbers. The world population has reached 7 billion people. An estimated 2.84 billion (41 percent) haven’t heard … [Read more...]
Teaching Muslim children about Jesus
It is a long drive from the nearest town. You climb a series of hills that retreat into valleys only to climb again. This is an ancient land. The people have lived here for hundreds of years, raising families that build homes nearby and remain close. We pull off the road and follow a dirt road into the forest where we find a nice building with a corrugated roof. Children run about the outside, playing tag and other children’s games. We are invited in and led to the front of the large … [Read more...]
We used to be Christians
Juan is a very precocious 12 years old. He reads his Qur’an regularly and prays five times a day. He takes part in religious discussions at the local mosque and is a moving force among the young people there. I asked him if he had always been a Muslim. “No, I used to belong to a Christian church here in Cuba,” he told me. “What about your family?” I asked. “Oh, they are still going to that church, but they are also sometimes coming to the mosque with me.” “Why did … [Read more...]
Encouraging progress seen in Nepal
Chuck Jenson, director of the Nepal Field, and I enjoyed a wonderful two-week visit to Eastern Nepal in late October. We were so encouraged to find the members working together to fulfill Christ’s mission. First we went to Illam, on the far eastern edge of Nepal. We made some new contacts there through the Bible School. My wife, Rajani, who leads the Bible School, has been in contact with four students there over the past 18 months. After they completed the course, we sent a Bible and some … [Read more...]
Casting out the night man – Part 2
In part 1 of this story, a satanic force called the “night man” begins visiting Mariétou. Her family tries various ways to heal Mariétou from the curse of demonic possession—all to no avail. The family turns to a Gospel Outreach worker for help. Pastors and elders from the area, along with Glen Wintermeyer, Gospel Outreach regional director for West Africa, head to a chapel where they will meet with Mariétou and pray for her deliverance. About 30 minutes after we arrived, … [Read more...]
I was once blind
Jose Galleto, 54 years old, is a resident in the village of Alcala, which is in La Union, Philippines. Jose was the eldest of eight children, and at the age of 18 was diagnosed with typhus. It had been his ambition to attend a military academy, but the disease hindered him. At the age of 20, he was diagnosed with glaucoma and a cataract, and he lost sight in his left eye. That was the beginning of his miserable life. He developed many vices. He smoked and drank liquor. His life had no … [Read more...]
Casting out the night man
Five-year-old Mariétou was playing outdoors. A poisonous snake started in her direction. Her older brother saw the danger, grabbed a stick, and quickly killed the snake. What should have been a happy ending to the story turned into the beginning of demonic activity that lasted for nearly 15 years. From that day forward Mariétou began having severe headaches. Her brother also became sick. As the years went by, Mariétou continued having various physical problems and finally had to drop … [Read more...]