8 men struggle to find meaning in a world torn by violence and death One day, eight men met under a shade tree in their town. Their Muslim nation seemed trapped by soaring inflation, escalating violence and a military coup. Why would God allow these problems? What could be done to turn things … [Read more...] about Why, God?
On May 21, 2008, Christian singer/songwriter Steven Curtis Chapman began living the anguished cry of another musician, David, who penned these words found in Psalm 13: “How long, Lord? Will You forget me forever? How long will You hide Your face from me? How long must I wrestle with my thoughts and … [Read more...] about Faithful and true
Being a SULADS missionary in the Philippines provides many occasions to build faith. Part of my work includes supervising a farm and providing food for our school. Sometimes we’re short on food, and I lose sleep wondering what to do. It’s a challenge to practice Matthew 6:25, which says: “For … [Read more...] about Cast all cares on the Lord
A conference-wide youth congress at Mountain View College in the Philippines was fast approaching. A week before the event, Elpie, one of my former Mindanao Mission Academy students, contacted me to see if I’d be at the youth congress. When Elpie found out I’d be attending, she told me she’d … [Read more...] about In giving, I’m living
My name is Shabnam, and my husband is Ramesh. We live in the village of Sikanderpur, which is in the northern state of Haryana in India. I’m 30 years old and have children in school. We belong to the spiritual tradition of Radha Soami Satsang Beas (RSSB), which includes various concepts and … [Read more...] about God heals ear infection without surgery
The Great Commission commands and gives heavenly authority for sharing the gospel around the world. It’s an act of salvation and service. A while ago I read a statement that caught my attention. It pointedly describes just what our life here and now is really all about: “Some little know what … [Read more...] about Called to service
Country redacted—I’m a Bible worker in a country where being a Christian can be unsafe. One day I went to visit an elderly and sick person. We had a pleasant time talking and praying. On the way home, the tire of my car suddenly exploded, and I was stuck on the side of the road. As I was trying … [Read more...] about Tire blowout leaves Bible worker stranded
Roshi Para, Bangladesh—I’m Ukyaching Khayang, a Bible worker in Bangladesh. The young people in my neighborhood like to play football (soccer). When they’d win against other teams, everyone would dance and sing for joy. But if they lost, everyone would become angry and begin blaming each … [Read more...] about Football team kicks anger off the field
