Imagine a sound so loud it could be heard distinctly thousands of miles away—an explosion generating pressure waves that circled the earth at least four times. At 10:02 a.m. local time, August 27, 1883, the island of Krakatoa in Indonesia experienced a cataclysmic eruption, losing two-thirds of … [Read more...] about Krakatoa and the Loud Cry
Philippines—It was a comical scene. Two men were struggling with a wayward cow. They tried various tactics—pulling its horns, swatting its rump, tugging its tail—but the stubborn animal refused to move. I offered assistance. The men stepped aside, listening as I imitated the cries of a distressed … [Read more...] about God uses stubborn cow to plant seeds of truth
Prayer heals swollen foot In one close-knit community, our worker, a devoted follower of Jesus, embarked on a journey of faith that would soon impact countless lives. It began when a neighbor fell mysteriously ill, his foot swelling to the point that he couldn’t walk. He had become completely … [Read more...] about 3 reports of God at work
Those of us at our wellness center have had the privilege of getting to know Amani Bashar (not his real name). Amani is a Muslim man who has helped build the center and continues to be part of our outreach here in the Philippines. “I don’t have much, but I want to help those volunteers at the … [Read more...] about Muslim man sees God’s love revealed
At the conclusion of the 2005 NASCAR season, the Nextel Cup and $5,849,800 were awarded to Tony Stewart. While the NASCAR faithful saw Stewart’s championship as inevitable, it seemed curious to casual observers. In the final race, he didn’t lead a single lap, rolling to a 15th place finish. However, … [Read more...] about The winning secret
West Africa—I am Amou Jules, a Gospel Outreach Bible worker in Benin. In my missionary outings, I’ve met a mother and her five daughters. They became interested in studying the Word of God with me. The mother has attended a church of another denomination, but every time I visit the family for … [Read more...] about Mother and 5 daughters prepare to be baptized
“For God is my rock and my salvation; He is my fortress, I will never be shaken” (Psalm 62:2). It all began with a long walk through muddy roads, carrying a student who was in dire need of medical attention. She was suffering from a painful boil, a high fever and skin rashes. The journey was … [Read more...] about Miracles on the muddy road
Methari Kumar was studying in a parochial school, but in the 10th grade he ran out of money. He left school and made his way to the huge city of Hyderabad, India. There he started a small business selling office supplies and doing photocopying. To keep his expenses to a minimum, he lived with a … [Read more...] about Why should I keep Sunday?
