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ZIMBABWE, AFRICA Mrs. Zhivha is an amputee. Her husband has no physical challenges. The couple hoped to inspire others by sharing their love story on social media. Unfortunately, many people assumed that Mr. Zhivha’s love couldn’t be genuine because his wife was disabled. The couple, disappointed … [Read more...] about Love stronger than disability for couple
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
by Gary Wagner I’d like to introduce you to two people. Ruma was blinded four days after her birth. The wrong medicine was put in her eyes at delivery, causing her to lose her sight for life. In elementary school, she was called stupid by other kids and began to believe the bullies, losing … [Read more...] about Braille typewriter finds new home
Last fall, John,* a Gospel Outreach Bible worker, traveled to Khartoum, the capital of Sudan, for a three-week training program. Not wanting to leave his wife and children home alone, he brought them along. The plan was that they would stay with John’s mother, who was renting a house in … [Read more...] about Longings of the heart
