Kamla Finds God
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Kamla Finds God

A local long-term teacher at our partner’s ministry made an exciting announcement after a staff Bible study: he was looking forward to a grand reunion with his parents more than 30 years after being orphaned.

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No Better Time: A Time to Build
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No Better Time: A Time to Build

Increasing unrest in the world has led to the vast movement of refugees. Thailand is a temporary refuge to almost 100,000 of these refugees.

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No Better Time: A Time to Mend
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No Better Time: A Time to Mend

The pandemic and tightly closed borders have devastated the economy in many communities around the Life Center and broken families physically and financially.

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No Better Time: A Time to Plant
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No Better Time: A Time to Plant

In 2023, the goal is to reach every remaining province in Vanuatu and New Caledonia with the gospel through attractive, engaging Sunday School materials.

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No Retreat: Will You Please Pray?
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No Retreat: Will You Please Pray?

“Will you please pray to your God on our behalf?” the Buddhist woman on the other end of the phone implore Joy. Due to the political situation, Joy and other foreigners are no longer allowed to live and work directly in [sensitive country].

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No Retreat: Hold Back Nothing
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No Retreat: Hold Back Nothing

Was she truly ready for everything to change? Chomden* was on the verge of making the most important decision of her young life. There was much to lose—and much to gain. She needed to be certain.

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No Retreat: Dreaming Dreams
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No Retreat: Dreaming Dreams

Joy* felt certain that God was calling her from her life and ministry in California to a new purpose among a new people. But where? She had no idea… no names or clear direction. But she had dreams. “I began to dream about a different country,” Joy recalls, “… about different people I had never met before and a country I didn’t recognize.” For six months, Joy dreamed the dreams before finally discovering the name of the country to which she felt so drawn.

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No Retreat: Give Me Courage
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No Retreat: Give Me Courage

Jesus, help me! Give me courage, 14-year-old Denpo* prayed silently, fervently, as the angry voices just outside his home grew louder… more agitated.

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Too Little: Giving It All She Had
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Too Little: Giving It All She Had

The Seagull Century—a 100-mile charity bike tour along the coast of Maryland—was just five days away. Moved by compassion for the orphans and abandoned kids of Cambodia’s Train Up Children residential home, Sue had chosen them to benefit from her fundraising efforts. But now, completing the ride seemed out of the question.

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Too Late: Faithful in the End
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Too Late: Faithful in the End

If anyone had a good excuse to go home, it was Kelli Williford. But that was before Covid. Now the choice before her felt impossible.

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Too Hard: Opening Closed Doors and Hearts
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Too Hard: Opening Closed Doors and Hearts

Even before Covid-19 closed churches and countries, the doors to Christian ministry in Myanmar were slamming shut. Now, Covid lockdowns have forced the schools and other programs to close. In spite of not receiving salaries in two and a half years, the workers have remained faithful, growing in their faith and effectiveness. They have continued to work in spite of the restrictions, difficulties, and dangers.

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Hope Unending: No Fear!
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Hope Unending: No Fear!

On a beautiful, sunny day, Marie Watson and her husband, Joel, were enjoying driving the streets of their new city, exploring. Suddenly, Marie felt a deep spiritual darkness. Now, through the window, she could see beyond the impressive gleam of this modern city to the plight of the people.

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New Beginnings: No Quit!
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New Beginnings: No Quit!

Java, Indonesia—When the rescued sex worker chose to go back to the red-light district, her children were devastated. So were Tammy Wollner and the team at the New Beginnings safe house.

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