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Carjacked!
July 28, 2024
The driver asked Beverly if she had heard about a recent series of murders on the island. He said that a friend had been killed, and he planned to use Beverly’s car to get revenge. “Can you let me out of the car?” Beverly asked.
Read MoreThe Leaky Roof
July 21, 2024
Grandmother Brigitte wanted to give money to the mission project. But, she thought, I can’t give any money because I need a new roof.
Read MoreTaking God to Her Workplace
July 21, 2024
On the balcony, Gifty spoke softly to the form huddled on the lounger. “Miss, how can I help you?” Dr. Zehra lifted her tear-stained face to Gifty and began pouring out her heart. She was trying to carry on the business alone.
Read MoreWaiting for a Mother
July 21, 2024
The girls ate pizza and a white-and-green cake, and they watched a movie about a Seventh-day Adventist doctor. It was an extra-fun birthday for Michelle. She felt like Stephanie was saying, “I want you.”
Read MoreJerry the Time Capsule
July 21, 2024
“Miss! Miss! I have something to say,” she said. She said God had answered her prayer request. She had written on her piece of paper that she wanted to read better, and now she could.
Read MoreNot My Money
July 14, 2024
In their shame-honor-oriented culture, our help meant we were indebting them to us, reshaping our peer friendships into a patron-client relationship. It was hurting their dignity.
Read MorePrayer Missionaries Head Out for Their Third Prayer Journey Around the World
July 14, 2024
“The second time through,” Nancy said, “we started looking up the cities on the internet to find out what the population was, what country they were in, and where they were on the world map.” This became a part of the Wolcotts’
Read MoreSnakebite!
July 14, 2024
ifting his leg, he peered under his foot. A dark-brown snake with white stripes was dangling from his heel. Hickel’s eyes widened with horror, and he screamed, “Aaaaaaaaah!”
Read MoreStruggle Over Faith
July 14, 2024
The teacher stopped scolding Zarrah, but she found other ways to make her life difficult. If Zarrah raised her hand to answer a question in class, the teacher refused to acknowledge it. The teacher wouldn’t call on Zarrah even if her hand was the only one that was raised.
Read MoreRemembering Tanabose Viviriti Lukukana
July 7, 2024
Tanabose often experienced divine protection from devil priests, including those times they poisoned his food. He would always pray over a meal and eat while his perpetrators watched.
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