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Kids Do It!
September 20, 2014
Some children give away newspapers and tracts in their apartment building, and others stand near a store or bank to give them away. People gladly take a newspaper or tract from a child that they may not take from an adult.
Read MoreSaved in the Sky
September 14, 2014
So now I had two proposals. I seriously considered accepting one of these offers, even though it would mean renouncing my faith in God and becoming a Communist.
Read MoreFrom Cigarettes to Castles, Part 2
September 13, 2014
When I was planning to be baptized, my sisters told me that I should ask my parents for forgiveness. Both of my parents were crying with happiness. And that’s when I realized that you can have all sorts of victories with God.
Read MoreThe Missing Student
September 13, 2014
Sometimes Artem had problems when his classes where held on Sabbath. Some of his teachers were understanding about him not coming to school on that day, but others were not.
Read MoreSabbath School in a Closet
September 6, 2014
During Sabbath School, which is held between the two church services, the adults and youth meet in the rented room, and the children meet in the storage closet area.
Read MoreFrom Cigarettes to Castles, Part 1
September 6, 2014
I tried everything to quit smoking—down to one cigarette a day, eating candies, chewing gum . . . but nothing worked. Finally I prayed honestly to God, asking Him, “Lord, please take it away from me.” And in a miraculous way He did.
Read MoreA Plan for My Life
August 30, 2014
That night Mrs. Boloban cried and cried. She did not want to lose her baby, and decided to ask God for help. “Dear Jesus, if this child is going to grow up and live for you, please help him now.”
Read MoreFind the Book
August 30, 2014
“During my first visit to an Adventist church,” recalled Gahida, “the sermon was about the Samaritan woman in John 4. I knew it was me—I was like that Samaritan woman who was searching for something better.
Read MoreFriends Tell Friends
August 23, 2014
“All of my friends know about my faith but at times it is difficult to share, because some people don’t want to listen. And it can be especially difficult here in Tatarstan to tell people about Jesus Christ.”
Read MoreFriendly Together
August 23, 2014
“We have a good atmosphere here. This school is calm—nobody is fighting.”
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