God, The Giver of Joy: John 17:13 NKJV
But now I come to You, and these things I speak in the world, that they may have My joy fulfilled in themselves. John 17:13 NKJV Throughout Scripture, we find people who found abundant joy through Christ and what God did in their lives. The Bible deals with a lot of tough (and sad!) topics, from the entrance…
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Regional Prayer Focus: Translation for Asia Pacific
Nasir* was born to a poor family in the small village of Chittagong Hill Tracts in southeastern Bangladesh. He belonged to a minority ethnic group of around 250,000 people and spoke a language related to the Lolo-Burmese languages. Unable to feed a family of seven children, Nasir’s father sent him to live in a Buddhist temple to be raised and…
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Regional Prayer Focus: Hope for Latin America
As a young boy in Peru, Jose suffered sexual abuse in his home. But after escaping the abuse, Jose’s life continued on a downward trajectory of pain and suffering. “I grew up among gangs, theft, and contract killings. I thought I would die in a shoot-out or [get] knifed in a robbery or fight. The last time I was taken…
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What Your Prayers Mean for a Refugee
Refugees leave their homes because they have to. If they stay, their lives are in danger. So they run. They run from persecution, war, violence, famine, and political adversity. They run to save their lives. Today, the world is witnessing the highest numbers of displaced people on record. According to the UN Refugee Agency, over 68.5 million people have been…
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Healing Generations of Trauma in Romania
After 40-plus years of Communist rule in Romania, deep psychological scars still remain. Romanians suffered through extreme poverty, meager food rations, and the constant threat of imprisonment. Many struggled to survive under this oppressive regime. But since gaining its freedom in 1989, Romania has started on a journey of healing. Psychological counseling is now available for those who endured wounds…
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Good News from the Hills of Rwanda
Rwanda is known as the “Land of a Thousand Hills.” Home to beautiful rolling hills and several mountain ranges, this nation’s landscape is one of the most beautiful in the world. Among the hills, Rwandans make their home, raise children, and plant crops. Yet among some of these hills exists a pervading darkness. False gods are worshiped and witchcraft is…
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Join Us on International Day for the Unreached
Two billion people around the world have never heard of Jesus. That’s 41% of the world’s population that don’t know him, understand who he is, or have access to his word.But thankfully that is changing. International Day for the Unreached, June 9, 2019, is a day that churches, ministries, and believers come together to shed light on the fact that…
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