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
The rescue
“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
Peril in the lonely night
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
Abdominal pain eases as church members pray
CAMBODIA Bible worker Brem Sai reports about a healing: Thol Thorng is a member of the Chamkar Doung church in Cambodia. One day she started having severe pain around her waist. She couldn’t stand or even sit up. Her children brought medicine to her and took her to the hospital, but the pain … [Read more...] about Abdominal pain eases as church members pray
Black magic fails, but prayer heals
INDIA My name is Prema. I grew up in a Hindu family in Ranikhet, Uttarakhand. After marrying my husband, Prem, I moved to Madanpur Khadar village in New Delhi. My husband and his family are Christian. Three months after our wedding, I began suffering from an evil spirit. My health declined and … [Read more...] about Black magic fails, but prayer heals
Unreached villages closer than we imagined
Jesus’ commission to teach all nations and make disciples is still paramount in our times. Most of us understand that when the Bible mentions the world that needs to hear the gospel, it’s referring to the people around us. I once believed that everyone in my immediate vicinity had been reached by … [Read more...] about Unreached villages closer than we imagined
A YouTube channel and a marble floor
SERBIA by Nemanja Boricic A tangible testament to the prayer activities of the groups I’ve led is the YouTube channel I started about psychology and spirituality. It now has almost 24,000 subscribers and 170 videos. Many people from various areas tune in to watch. I’m a psychologist by … [Read more...] about A YouTube channel and a marble floor
The plans I have for you
PHILIPPINES by Aquelino Recabo My name is Aquelino Recabo. I’m 35 years old and from the Philippines. This is my story and my testimony. Growing up, my family was very poor. We made a living by farming a small plot of land and working on our neighbor’s sugarcane plantation. My parents also … [Read more...] about The plans I have for you