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Reaching the Unreached, One Friend at a Time
December 31, 2023
Though religion often reflects an individual’s worldview, values, and principles, it’s vital to acknowledge the common thread that runs through faiths—a commitment to love, empathy, and kindness.
Read MoreStorytime with Aunt Marita
November 19, 2023
Agustina asked her mother for permission to go, and she agreed on the condition that the two of them go together. Her mother wanted to hear what kind of stories Aunt Marita was telling.
Read MoreThe Most Important Teaching
November 12, 2023
I remember a boy in fifth grade who struggled socially for a long time. His classmates made jokes about him and rejected his presence. He would have outbursts of rage and fight with them.
Read MoreThe Tip of My Finger Was All God Needed
November 5, 2023
Ross took a job as a bartender to pay his tuition and rent. He began to use illicit drugs and even became involved in their manufacture. But no matter what he did to experience temporary happiness, he felt empty and unfulfilled.
Read MoreADRA’s Dramatic Rescue
October 29, 2023
Was he too late? Zoltan wasted no time but methodically and deliberately began removing the debris. He noted that it was noon. Hour after weary hour passed as the team moved a mountain of material.
Read MoreGlobal Mission and the Drug Trade
October 22, 2023
One resident, Lalthakima, had started drinking more than 20 years ago when he was 17. He reached his lowest point after his divorce. Then, he learned about Agape Villa.
Read MoreProject Joseph
October 15, 2023
At this point, most of the students and faculty doubted the realization of the project, but they complied with the routine. In groups of two or three, they spent their break times removing the dirt from the bark with brushes and chisels.
Read MoreHey, That’s My Island!
October 8, 2023
As time went on, other struggles arose. Edwin became a bully at school. “I wanted to be the toughest,” he explained. “But by fourth grade, I realized I didn’t have any friends.”
Read MoreThe First Missionary Kid
October 1, 2023
Mary’s mother died when she was 10, so Mary did the grocery shopping, cooking, cleaning, and other housework once they settled in La Coudre, Switzerland.
Read MoreDoing the Next Right Thing
October 1, 2023
Then Amy remembered something that one of her close friends at church frequently said: Do the next right thing. “The next right thing in this situation was to take them in,” Amy said. “So, we decided to extend hospitality to them.”
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