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Claudia Elzinga

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A Journey Toward God

At just 19 years old, one young woman in prison reached out to Words of Hope with a heartfelt letter that moved us deeply. Her story is one of heartbreak and resilience, but most importantly, it’s a story of hope—a hope she is now finding in the promises of God.

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Why Celebrate Advent?

The weeks leading up to Christmas can be hectic—Christmas programs, work parties, school events, shopping, wrapping, cooking, baking, cleaning the house, preparing to travel. The list of things to do

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What is Advent?

Advent is the season of the Christian calendar that comes directly before Christmas. Its name comes from the Latin word, adventus, meaning “coming” or “arrival.”

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Prayer

November 2024 Prayer Guide

TURKEY — The team in Turkey reports: “We held a training for our leadership on core communication and conflict resolution. These are key, as they help our leaders know how

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Stories of Hope

Gahan’s Journey of Healing and Faith

A Words of Hope team member in Bhutan met a young man named Gahan who had been hospitalized with tuberculosis. Alone and in need of support, Gahan received prayers and

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Prayer

October 2024 Prayer Guide

TURKEY — Pray for a listener named Eric who reached out to the team in Turkey asking for prayer to overcome addictions to alcohol and gambling. He shared that these

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Stories of Hope

Pray with Words of Hope Türkiye

God works through our prayers. Prayers go where our feet cannot, and the Holy Spirit intercedes in our prayers even when we do not know what words to say. Prayer

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New Languages in Nepal

Words of Hope Nepal is expanding to include two new language programs, Magar and Maithili, in order to better serve the diverse communities in the region. Many Nepali people prefer

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