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Record Fall 2010 Issue
Through a Bible-based trauma healing program in central Africa and work in the prisons of the United States, American Bible Society brings hope to those who experience pain and suffering around the world. ABS also supported the Haitian Bible Society in distributing Bible resources in the aftermath of the earthquake.
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Arab Gulf: Laborers Find Joy Amid Struggle
Migrant worker, DubaiPrakash wakes up each morning surrounded by sand, heat and a burden of loneliness. A migrant worker in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Prakash lives in a cramped, dusty labor camp more than 1,000 miles away from his family in India. He spends his days working near Sharjah, the third largest city in UAE, and returns to the…
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Online Ministry: Anytime, Anywhere You Are
Through Journeys, God's Word can be delivered by SMS and a variety of other methods such as e-mail and audio.“When the rain pours, the thunder rolls, lightning flashes and the winds roar, don’t let your heart be troubled…Trust in the Lord to bring you through whatever you may be facing. “For many of us, it's rare to encounter people who…
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Walls Tumble in Jericho
Women at the Jesus House of Prayer learn about health care, nutrition and microenterprise so they can express themselves and support their families. Photo by Richard Nash.The city of Jericho is nestled snugly between Jordan to the east and a mountain range to the west. Since it was first settled more than 10,000 years ago, it has seen empires rise…
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Youth 'Take Charge' in Malawi
Students participate in the Take Charge Program along with their teacher, Annie Jere (in purple dress, second right) and Bible Society of Malawi Bible Youth Advocates Project Officer, Miss Silvia Matola (far right). Photo by Rhoda Gathoga.Twelve-year-old Alile carries a basket of food down a dusty road. Two years ago, her father died of AIDS. Now her mother is in…
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Soul for the Streets
Stephen Tavani (center), president of WOW International shares a copy of Elementz of Life™ with a couple of WOW Jam attendees. Photo by Tonya Wilder-Butts.Growing up on unfriendly city streets full of gangs and drug dealers, 15-year-old Carlos has never felt truly loved or understood. He has looked for glimmers of hope, but they’re hard to find. What he has…
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