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Christmas Chickens Help Buy a Fish Farm

March 6, 2019

Parbeen looked around his farm after a hard day of work. His eyes scanned the fish ponds full of stock, and he could hear his cow mooing in its shed and his chickens clucking in their coop. He felt God’s loving hand on his life as he took care of what He had entrusted him with. The poverty he once battled was now no more—and it all ended the day 100 yellow chicks were handed to him.

Finding Jesus

Parbeen grew up in a village that was dedicated to religious tradition, ancient ancestors and gods and goddesses. One day, Parbeen found hope in Jesus, and from that day forward, he lived for Christ. Although his family was not happy and disagr...

Life-changing Doctor Visits

Feb. 20, 2019

She couldn't afford to quit working; her husband was gone, and there was no one else to provide for her three daughters. But she couldn't afford to see a doc...

Armour in the Battle Against Bitter Cold

Feb. 7, 2019

Going into the remotest places, where many had never heard that God loves them, Pasha and her team of faithful women endured hot, humid summers and especiall...

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He Thought He Stole a Cell Phone. Was He Surprised!

Jan. 23, 2019

Imagine his surprise when he played with the buttons and discovered that what he had taken was not a cell phone at all. It was an audio Bible from Audio Scri...

Which One of My Babies Must I Let Die?

Jan. 9, 2019

The poverty-stricken are often forced to live in overcrowded slums or are homeless on city streets, unable to meet their most basic needs. To survive, some m...

Bringing Hope with Christmas Shoeboxes

Dec. 12, 2018

Operation Christmas Child is a practical way for Canadians to bless struggling children in the developing world by filling shoeboxes with toys, hygiene items...

No More Morning Secrets

Nov. 28, 2018

Balab woke up before sunlight broke through the morning sky. Other believers in his village had to do the same. Balab dipped his bucket in the public well an...

Learning How to Save Her Baby

Nov. 14, 2018

I regretted the situation we lived in because none of us had the knowledge or information about how to take care of a pregnant lady.

Remembering Our Purpose

Nov. 5, 2018

The Bible very clearly tells us that we are here not for ourselves but for the cause of giving this world the chance to know Christ and to walk with Him.