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
PHILIPPINES Canaan Mission School was one of four literacy schools in the central Philippines under my supervision as a SULADS* worker. After attending a baptism at Tubacon Mission School, our SULADS director and I hiked seven hours, covering a distance of about 40 kilometers (25 miles), to reach … [Read more...] about Tale of An Abandoned Spear
WEST AFRICA Koto’s entire family was animist, so whenever they found themselves in a difficult situation, they took their problems to the fetish priest for help. Several years ago when I shared the gospel message with Koto, she told me, “Last year when I visited a Catholic church, problems … [Read more...] about A Changed Mind & Heart
