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
Home visits change lives
INDIA Santosh Kumar, a Gospel Outreach Bible worker in India, visits people in his area and gives them literature about health and hope. The following three stories are about people Santosh has introduced to Jesus. Pooja One day, Santosh met a man named Pooja in the village of Tekar. … [Read more...] about Home visits change lives
Free haircuts help build friendships
VIETNAM My name is Ton That Dung. I’m a Gospel Outreach Bible worker in Vietnam. My village practices the Hoa Hao religion, a sect of Buddhism. Because most people here are Hoa Hao, they aren’t interested in other beliefs. Building friendships over time helps open the door for discussions that … [Read more...] about Free haircuts help build friendships
Taking care of the church
PHILIPPINES by Eleazar Rizaga Cagayancillo, population 7,000, is a town in the Palawan province of the Philippines. It has been a year since this area was visited by missionaries or pastors. In the past, missionaries and lay pastors were assigned here, but it was hit and miss. Some would … [Read more...] about Taking care of the church
Love’s drawing power
NEPAL A persistent cough. Witch doctor remedies. Death. Could Jesus break the chains of ritualistic religion? Bibek glanced up at the snowy mountain peaks before entering the familiar, humble home of Amir and Dhriti in Nepal.* This was where his parents had lived ever since he could remember. … [Read more...] about Love’s drawing power
Love stronger than disability for couple
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
Ahmad’s most peculiar request
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
Strength of character
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