My name is Abdul Khan. I was born into a Muslim family. Growing up, I thought religion was a waste of time. I had no respect for believers. I thought their beliefs were myths created to suit agendas and manipulate weak people. But this was about to change. Lost relationship One day, I lost my … [Read more...] about Turning points
“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends” (John 15:13). On April 11, 1966, two helicopters lifted off to extract Army casualties pinned down in a battle near Saigon. Aboard “Pedro 73,” one of the Huskie choppers, rescue specialist William Pitsenbarger, 21, … [Read more...] about The rescue
Life wasn’t kind to 73-year-old Damber Rai after he retired. Actually, it would be more accurate to say Damber wasn’t kind to himself, but we’re getting ahead of the story. Damber lives in the village of Naretar in Nepal. He’s the father of seven children, all married. He lives with one of his … [Read more...] about Peril in the lonely night
BULGARIA by Ivalina Ilieva I met Ahmad (not his real name) at a religious meeting. At first, I just noticed this tall, serious-looking man sitting at the back of the hall with a beautiful blonde woman who was translating for him. Later on, I learned more about the couple. Ahmad was born in … [Read more...] about Ahmad’s most peculiar request
PHILIPPINES by Ronnie P. Dela Cruz The students had a surprise for us—an unexpected gift from the heart. But through their generosity, we found a way to recognize and reward the character they were developing. On a sunny Sunday afternoon, I heard a soft knock at the door. Three female … [Read more...] about Strength of character
My name is Mana Maya Rai. I am a Bible worker living in Naretar, Udaipur, in Nepal. My husband, Haindra Kumar Rai, and I have been Gospel Outreach Bible workers for more than 12 years. We worship each Sabbath and frequently visit the homes of our church members and also those who don’t go to church … [Read more...] about Prayer helps fainting woman
April 2023. I was finally on a small mission plane and on my way to visit the highland jungle area of Soholuna in Papua, a province of Indonesia. The history of this place had etched itself in my mind. On September 25, 1968, Stanley Dale and Phillip Masters, missionaries to Papua, were ambushed … [Read more...] about Flying into Cannibal Valley
Indonesia--Gospel Outreach Bible worker Jonny Windesi recently visited Tayai, a remote area in Indonesia, to deliver supplies to villagers in need. Tayai is so far away from other villages that Jonny had to travel by plane and boat to get there. “This is the furthest place [away from … [Read more...] about Bible worker delivers supplies to Tayai
