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“No” to Church
August 4, 2024
But some friends declined his invitation. One said, “I can’t come because I have to play soccer.” A girl said, “I definitely cannot come because I have to go to a party.” A third friend said, “I can’t come because I have to go eat at that time.”
Read More“I Need You”
August 4, 2024
Faith believed it. She thought she deserved to be insulted. She thought that she didn’t deserve love, friends, or anything nice. She began to harm herself. She starved herself. She grew long nails and scratched her body until she bled.
Read MoreCaring for Ukraine’s Refugees
July 28, 2024
“Sometimes, they ask questions about our church and our beliefs, and we can share,” Pastor Grigol says. “We believe these projects will have influence, and maybe some of them will even start to attend our church.”
Read MoreTo the Feet of Jesus
July 28, 2024
At his Seventh-day Adventist school, Samuel quickly noticed that there were many children who did not come from Adventist families. One of those classmates was 14-year-old Johann.
Read MoreCarjacked!
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.
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