Andhra Pradesh, India—Venkayamma was raised as a Hindu. She worshiped many idols. One day she came down with a viral fever and was admitted to the hospital. Her husband, seeing how seriously ill Venkayamma was, asked Anand Babu Kota, a Gospel Outreach Bible worker, to come and pray for … [Read more...] about Woman healed of viral infection
Turna Village, India—Mamta Kumari grew up in a culture immersed in mythological stories. These stories, combined with chronic poor health, filled her life with stress and anxiety. One day Mamta overheard a prayer meeting at her neighbor Mithai Lal’s house. As she listened, the songs and messages … [Read more...] about Next-door meeting changes girl’s life
A flight student climbs away from the runway while practicing a go-around with her instructor. Suddenly the engine sputters. “What is going on here?” she asks. Quickly realizing the gravity of the situation, she releases control and puts her hands in the air. “On you. Your controls,” she … [Read more...] about Jesus take control
My name is Pierre Tingwiano. I’m a 23-year-old college student living in Macenta, Guinea. Most people in this country don’t observe Saturday as the Sabbath. When I was a member of another Christian denomination, my friends and I would attend school over the weekend. But as soon as I met François, … [Read more...] about A test I failed
The story of Sunshine Orchard Learning Center Paul and Lena Adams and their four children left Montana in 2008 on a journey that took them to the border between Thailand and Burma (Myanmar). At the time they had no idea why God had called them to an area marked by ongoing ethnic conflicts and … [Read more...] about More than a school
Nepal--My name is Sahili, and I am 33 years old. I am married and have a son and daughter. We live in Dapcha Village. I was born into a Buddhist family and was married according to the Hindu system. My husband worked very hard as a construction laborer, but we faced financial … [Read more...] about Family finds peace, healing in God
Pattaravakkam, India—Surya wanted a baby. She’d been married for two years, but still wasn’t pregnant. Even a year of medical treatment hadn’t helped. Friends and relatives had begun to call her a cursed woman. Surya became more and more depressed. She cried and begged for help. Life for her … [Read more...] about Sadness turns to joy
Country redacted—I’m a Bible worker in a country where being a Christian can be unsafe. One day I went to visit an elderly and sick person. We had a pleasant time talking and praying. On the way home, the tire of my car suddenly exploded, and I was stuck on the side of the road. As I was trying … [Read more...] about Tire blowout leaves Bible worker stranded
