“And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.” Colossians 3:15
Fourteen-year-old Hanna lives in Armenia, where she shares a home with both her family and extended relatives. The household is often plagued by worry. Hanna’s mother, the sole breadwinner in the household, does her best to care for an elderly father and an invalid husband, but often the family must go without.
Rather than normal childhood thoughts and dreams, Hanna’s mind was consumed by concerns about whether there would be enough food or if they would have...
After almost 50 years under an oppressive dictatorship known for persecution, censorship and human rights violations, there is finally an opening for religious freedom in Myanmar. Today, there is great opportunity for the Gospel in this Southeast Asian country where nearly 90 percent of the 57 million people are Buddhist.
Like his country, Myine Yazar too has been liberated from the chains of oppression and finally found freedom and hope. For him, the key was letting go of control and trusting God to be in charge of his life.
As a successful building contractor, Myine Yazar was used to...
Jesus Christ’s command to “go and make disciples of all nations” is one that is familiar to His followers. The Great Commission is a driving force for our church planters across the globe.
But David had not been trained as a church planter or Bible study leader. In fact, this young man from Bulgaria was just in the process of discipleship himself, going through Bible studies at his church. However, David did not let that stop him from obeying the Great Commission’s call.
David’s discipleship studies at the church were interrupted when he received a temporary job opportunity in Spain. He...
“Small things can make a difference,” says Mark, one of our church planters in Serbia. In fact, it is often when seemingly small needs are met that God opens the door for lives to be renewed through Him.
As the winter season set in, Mark’s small church in a poor area decided to host an event for the local children. Donated winter clothing was gifted to many kids in the hope that they would be provided for during the frigid weather.
The event was a chance for the church to socialize with the community and draw families into a building they might otherwise avoid. Mark was able to connect with...