Philippines—It was a comical scene. Two men were struggling with a wayward cow. They tried various tactics—pulling its horns, swatting its rump, tugging its tail—but the stubborn animal refused to move. I offered assistance. The men stepped aside, listening as I imitated the cries of a distressed … [Read more...] about God uses stubborn cow to plant seeds of truth
Those of us at our wellness center have had the privilege of getting to know Amani Bashar (not his real name). Amani is a Muslim man who has helped build the center and continues to be part of our outreach here in the Philippines. “I don’t have much, but I want to help those volunteers at the … [Read more...] about Muslim man sees God’s love revealed
“For God is my rock and my salvation; He is my fortress, I will never be shaken” (Psalm 62:2). It all began with a long walk through muddy roads, carrying a student who was in dire need of medical attention. She was suffering from a painful boil, a high fever and skin rashes. The journey was … [Read more...] about Miracles on the muddy road
As we prepared for Sabbath at Tulay Langilan Mission School in the Philippines, Auntie Lecinta told us about her fighting horse. She freed it because it had become a pet to everybody. “On the seventh day of the week this horse will not roam around the village but instead will just stay at our … [Read more...] about Fighting horse keeps Sabbath
Roselyn Beniga is a literature evangelist in the Philippines with a natural gift for storytelling, which has made her a leader in the children’s division of her church. One night, God gave Roselyn a dream. In the dream, she and her husband were staying in a small house. While she was cleaning, … [Read more...] about Children of the dream
Wendy is one of our students at Malinawon Mission School. She also is the daughter of our village chief and an active member in the church. During midweek prayer meetings she would stand and ask to pray for her backslidden father to come back to church. One day Wendy became sick. She was so ill … [Read more...] about The white chicken ritual
Philippines—My name is Rey T. Santos. I’m a Bible worker. One day as I was out visiting people, I met a woman named Angelyn. When she found out that I’m a Seventh-day Adventist, she reacted negatively. “I don’t want to see you going around here talking to people,” she told me. “In fact, you need … [Read more...] about Planting seeds
My journey in education is deeply rooted in faith and determination, guided by the words found in Jeremiah 29:11, “For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” I am a Manobo Matigsalug by blood, hailing from one of the ethnic … [Read more...] about A dream at last fulfilled
