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Claudia Elzinga

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Blog

A Radio Broadcast Gave Samar Hope

At sixteen years old, Samar climbed a banyan tree with a rope around his neck. Poverty had convinced him there was no future. Together with his brother and sister, he

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Stories of Hope

Easter in India

Easter is celebrated in many different ways around the world, shaped by culture, community, and tradition. What remains the same is the shared hope at the center of it all: Christ is risen.

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Prayer

March 2026 Prayer Guide

Pray for a listener in Niger who has heard and understood the message but is struggling with fear and shame that keep him from openly following Christ.

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Prayer

February 2026 Prayer Guide

SOUTH SUDAN — We give thanks for the peace and unity our team is currently experiencing in Rumbek, a town in South Sudan. Tensions are escalating in other parts of

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Prayer

January 2026 Prayer Guide

Praise God for the launch of five new community groups among Kalumpang-speaking believers. Pray that these gatherings would strengthen faith and deepen understanding of the gospel.

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Stories of Hope

Devotions on Your Mission Trip

You’re getting ready to go on a mission trip—but are you preparing spiritually? How do you plan to focus on God during your trip? What will shape your heart before and after your trip? 

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A Church in Their Own Language

We’re celebrating something truly special—a brand-new Kuku-speaking church has been planted at the Bethesda Center in Mukono, Uganda! This is more than just a building or a service. It’s a long-awaited answer to prayer and a powerful sign of unity, healing, and hope for the Kuku people.

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Stories of Hope

Quiet Discipleship

Not every faith story begins in a church pew or features a public baptism ceremony. Sometimes discipleship looks like a quiet room, with a Bible being read in Dutch, and a devotional being read in English.

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