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A Remarkable Journey and Transformation
Last September, at an evangelistic meeting near Hat Yai, the zone pastor pulled me aside and said, “Someone is getting baptized this Sabbath that I want you to meet. You really need to hear his story.” I did not actually meet Mr. M until the final night of the meetings.…
Who Cares?
“You can’t give what you don’t get. If no one ever spoke to you, you can’t speak; if you have never been loved, you can’t be loving.” (Bruce D. Perry in What Happened to You? - Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing) “You are precious to me. You are honored,…
Zainita
“Papa, I want to go to church,” Zainita said. Papa frowned. “If you go to church, I will not be your father. This house will not be your home.” ——- Hi! My name is Zainita. I was born into a Muslim family in Africa. My father was a strict Muslim.…
Tears of Joy
“Ali, Ali, come quickly! You are needed at the hospital,” I heard an anxious voice call from outside my house. I quickly slipped on my sandals and walked over to the hospital to see what the emergency was. There, I found a Fulani man from the prison I visit monthly.…
From Shadow to Light, Part 2
Once silent and reserved, shyly hiding in the corners of the church where he could quietly listen to sermons from a distance, Joe began a miraculous journey, embracing life as it unfolded and following as God led, persevering through the challenges of his early years (see the January 2026 issue).…
Evangelizing Through Basketball
Victor, our Bible worker, gathered a small group of young people to play basketball in Chicualacuala. Victor’s goal was simple: build friendships, spend time together and create opportunities to share the gospel. It was through sports that Victor met Beliscencio, a bright, cheerful young man full of dreams. Between one…
Two Sides—Same Coin
“The student is not above the teacher, but everyone who is fully trained will be like their teacher” (Luke 6:40 NIV). Education and mission are two sides of the same coin. If you have any doubts about this, just take a look at Jesus’ ministry. The Savior always had practical…
Sani
They found him dead this morning,” the messenger told Fidel. Fidel was shocked that Sani had died. When we moved to our farm, Sani and his family were some of the first people we met. They are a family of Fulani (Peul) who live permanently in the village. Unlike most…
Doing the Hard Things
For many years, I have personified the stereotypical man, not going to the doctor, continuing to ignore my overall health. The last time I made an appointment to see a doctor—1989. The rude awakening came to me when I went to my niece’s wedding in mid-November. I had no stamina…
Perfect Timing
Since July 2025, AFM has been prayerfully seeking God’s choice for a new Development Director. God’s timing is always perfect, and we are deeply grateful to share that answer to prayer. As AFM President, I am excited to introduce Marcus Jacob, whom we believe God has handpicked to lead AFM’s…