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Culture Changers
Mukeshimana is 20 years old. When the war came, she fled and tried to hide in the bush. But eight ruthless soldiers pursued, trapped and raped her. As a result of the assault, Mukeshimana lost the ability to control her bladder, causing her distress, shame and isolation. Her relatives now shun her.Doctors in Goma tried to repair Mukeshimana's problem. But…
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Haiti 14 Months After the Earthquake
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Haiti in Pictures
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Christians in Garbage City Fall Victim to Egypt’s Instability
Political and religious tension is at an all-time high in areas of Egypt's Garbage City. Photo by Malorie Tull Violence between Christians and Muslims erupted in the shanty town in Manshiyit el Nasr in Cairo, also known as Mokattam Garbage Village. Ten have died, nine of them young Christians and one a Muslim who lives in the village. More than…
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The Elegant King James Bible
KJV title page. (Photo courtesy of American Bible Society’s Rare Scriptures Collection) This year commemorates the 400th anniversary of the publication of the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible. Known today for its elegance, the KJV has immeasurably shaped the rhetoric and literary expression of generations of English speakers. James I of England convened the Hampton Court Conference of…
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Pray Around the World
Representatives of different churches are united through Taizé prayer. Pictured here is Slovenia's recent Bible marathon, titled “Your Word — Strength in Times of Distress.” Ljubljana, Slovenia. (Photo courtesy of Bible Society of Slovenia) Hungary Thank God for helping us through the financial crisis without any serious impact on our work. Praise him for progress with preparing the new revision…
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