Viktoria’s heart broke as she listened to story after story of abandoned children. She and her team of volunteers grieved for the kids under their care — 72 Ukrainian orphans, runaways, and criminals. Together they ran a summer camp for these neglected children, hoping to bring some joy to… Read More
The Bible Society of Rwanda recently launched an audio version of Bible-based trauma healing in Kinyarwanda, the country’s official language. Many Rwandans in need of spiritual healing live in areas where it’s almost impossible to attend an in-person trauma healing session. Now the trauma healing curriculum—which combines God’s Word with… Read More
It felt like a pilgrimage. On Saturday afternoon I left my apartment and immediately joined people from all over the world making their way through the city. Streets were barricaded, soldiers in camouflage stood guard on corners, and volunteers directed crowds. I followed the path set out for me—down cobblestoned… Read More
Theory: The most Bible-engaged people in your church are those who have suffered the most. Have you found this true? If so, why is it true? Perhaps we are seeing the reality of the first Beatitude, “Blessed are the poor in spirit” (Matthew 5:3a NIV)—or, as the CEV translation puts… Read More
“Isa” was arrested in 2010 as a suspected member of a terrorist group that bombed the World Cup in Kampala, Uganda, killing at least 74 people. Yet this teenager’s story began long before. He was abducted from his madrasa by an Al Shabaab operative when he was only eight… Read More
“How much longer will you forget me, Lord? Forever?” The speaker’s voice was full of emotion, demanding attention. “How much longer will you hide yourself from me?” A woman walked across the stage holding a sign that read, “human trafficking.” Her mouth was taped shut, hands tied… Read More
