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Mina Perseveres
“Mina, you’re crazy! Everyone works on Saturday,” Fatu exclaimed. I shook my head. “Me—I pray on Saturday. I do not work on Saturday.” Not long before, God led me to meet Seventh-day Adventists. I learned of the goodness of God. I burned the African charms I wore around my waist…
Bonded by Mission
PING! I looked at the text from my best friend. “My Pastor just did a sermon on the Sabbath.” My friend and I have known each other since the fifth grade when we met at a public school, but we have not seen each other since my wedding 15 years…
No Longer Strangers
As we make friends in Greenland and get to know people more personally, we find not only hearts open to us but also doors. Mingling with Greenlanders while shopping, especially, has been a great opportunity for conversations. In a world where social media dominates lives, Greenlanders are using it in…
Family Road Trip
“Pinto beans, just like from America!” We had made one of the biggest discoveries of our first nine months in Turkey. Even though they were not pinto beans after all, the taste of the barbunya beans was close enough to satisfy the longing for something familiar. My wife, daughter (9),…
Lost and Found: Finding Christ and Our Mission
As the Spirit of God moved over Potchefstroom, South Africa, He encountered two young, restless college students, bound by the chains of the great deceiver. Their dwelling was among the dead, their hearts weighed down by darkness. But when they saw Jesus, they ran to Him. Falling at His feet,…
Pointed Questions
“Why don’t you come over to Islam?” the young man encouraged me. I was at one of the many pazars, open-air markets, in town where you can buy fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as fish, eggs, cheese, nuts and spices. Interestingly, in Turkish, pazar also means Sunday. Historically, pazars…
Why Should I Go to Church?
“Why should I go to church?” Francis asked his very poignant question as soon as he sat down in our living room one peaceful Sunday morning. “I am not asking this question because the place where we gather is more than an hour’s drive for me. I am asking this…
Coconut Culture
From the vibrant dances of Latin America, the rich spiritual traditions of Asia, and the communal warmth of African societies to the deep-rooted heritage of indigenous peoples, every culture reflects a unique perspective on life. Some emphasize individual freedom, while others cherish family and community ties. Some celebrate through colorful…
Inspire and Invest
Editor’s note: The author, Nilubon Srisai, is an integral part of the Isan team, working with the Wright family to teach and guide the villagers. “Education can open doors and lead to a better life. Education can create opportunities for you to do what you love and to be happy.…
Working with God
Bang! Bang-bang! Bang-bang! Lang awoke in the middle of the night to the sound of pounding on the front door. When she opened it, a father was standing outside, holding his two-year-old daughter. The girl had a high fever, and bubbles were coming out of her nose and mouth. “I…