Although Hamia* grew up in a Christian home in Algeria, she didn’t become a Christian until she was fourteen years old. Until then, she was afraid to accept Jesus as her Savior. Christians are a minority in Algeria — less than one percent of the population, so in… Read More
Thirty-year-old Chandiru* lives in Uganda. From childhood, she rebelled against her parents. She left home and married when she was only 17 years old. For much of her life, she says, she was a “hot-tempered, quarrelsome, fighting woman.” One day, Chandiru’s husband returned home drunk. Because Chandiru had… Read More
Located along coastal plains, mountainous ranges, and the Amazon rainforest are Guyana’s indigenous people—the Amerindians. The Amerindians are descendants of the first inhabitants of northern South America. Although Guyana is an English-speaking country, tribes like the Wapishana and Patamuna have their own languages. And while children learn English… Read More
In a very small room, with a computer, two television screens, and a video camera duct-taped to a tripod, a dedicated team of three Cubans work day and night to translate the Bible into Cuban Sign Language. One translator moved his family across the island of Cuba… Read More
El Salvador is considered one of the most violent nations in Latin America. High homicide rates and destructive street gangs pervade this densely populated region. Societies are paralyzed by fear of territorial wars, drug trafficking, and brutal crimes. The violence takes a heavy toll on the country’s people. Read More
Mongolia’s history spans over 5,000 years, making it one of the oldest civilizations in the world. Although much of the Mongolian way of life has remained untouched over the centuries, the people’s beliefs and religious practices have seen dramatic change. Buddhism came to Mongolia in the fourth century… Read More
According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, 28,300 people are forced to flee their homes each day because of violence, conflict, and persecution. Today there are reportedly 22.5 million refugees worldwide and over 65 million forcibly displaced people. These are ordinary people, just like you and me,… Read More
Twelve-year-old Veronica* has suffered more than any child should have to. Her mother was murdered, and her father has been in jail her entire life. She visits him twice a month. Veronica lives with her grandmother in a small brick and tin house in a Central American town, where… Read More
Katherine* doesn’t have much family. With her dad gone, her grandfather served as her father figure. She lived with him — and was devastated when he died at just 50 years old. Growing up in one of the most dangerous areas of a Central American country, it would have… Read More
Huyen’s* family was very poor. They all lived in a run-down, old one-room apartment. Huyen was blessed to be raised in a Christian family. Her mom and dad would tell her Bible stories, even when she was in the womb. When Huyen was old enough to read, she… Read More
