Mission Stories & News
The Man Who Wore No Shoes
February 15, 2014
Zounchémé never wore shoes. Not in the fields, not at home, not when he walked to the nearby village. It was not poverty that made him go barefoot. He had make a deal with the devil and the evil spirits that if they made him powerful, he would not wear shoes, for he received his power from the devil through his feet.
Read MoreGideon's Calling
February 15, 2014
Gideon is 9 years old. He lives in Lagos, the largest city in Nigeria. Gideon wants to be a pastor when he grows up, but he already shares his faith with others.
Read MoreDefining Moments
February 12, 2014
As I stared out at the ocean, looking but not really seeing, I felt the rest of the world slipping away, and my past, the ghosts of time, invaded my mind and clouded my vision. “God where are you? You’re supposed to be protecting me!”
Read MoreHow the Pastors Prayed
February 11, 2014
As I listed to the anecdotes I was recounting to my mom, I recognized that on a spiritual level, what had intrigued me the most were the pastors, and how they prayed.
Read MoreDiscovering the Beauty of South Korea
February 10, 2014
Cultures and customs are forgotten, or they melt into one, when people from different worlds meet on the common ground of love and mutual respect.
Read MoreA Light in the Village
February 8, 2014
Jibade was sharpening a farm tool when he heard the wail of an ambulance pass by. “Dear God,” he prayed, “please let my children be OK."
Read MoreA Child Shall Lead
February 8, 2014
Ama was 9 years old when her father took a new job and moved to northern Ghana. Mother had to remain in their former town for several months.
Read MoreAn Angel's Touch
February 5, 2014
My name is Luanna. I was born and raised in Brazil and had never lived abroad until the day I decided to risk everything and become a volunteer teacher.
Read MoreAriuna's Story
February 3, 2014
Desperate need can usually be seen on the faces of many, but not so with Ariuna. Her face was well masked and gave no clue as to the reality of her critical situation.
Read MoreThe Ghost Dancer
February 1, 2014
I had heard of Jesus, but I laughed at Christians, for I didn’t think their God was any different from voodoo gods.
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