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Stories of Hope

Stories from our ministry fields around the world.

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Gratitude

Why do Christians give thanks?

Are you feeling thankful? In this season, there are constant reminders to practice habits of gratitude. We know that being thankful is good for mental health, that it helps build stronger relationships, and it’s one good way to start

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Albania

In Their Own Words

You are equipping Albanian Christians for devotional ministry in their own context.  A Young Church Just over 30 years ago, religion was illegal in the country of Albania. In fact, at that time Albania was the world’s only atheistic

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Albania

Saying Yes to Jesus

Rev. Nancy Boote penned the words, “Here I am,” in her journal early one morning during her devotional time. “I journaled those words in a prayer,” she says, “expressing my availability to the Lord and my desire to be

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Prayer Guide

November 2023 Prayer Guide

IRAN — A teenage girl in Iran is in a coma following what many believe to be another example of a deadly encounter with officers over the hijab rule in Iran. The girl has now been declared to be

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Devotional

Reflections from a Translator

Even as Albanians begin to write original devotional content, translating North American devotionals and editing them to fit the Albanian context will continue to be an ongoing need. Fabian fulfills this important role behind the scenes, ensuring that encouragement

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Prayer Guide

October 2023 Prayer Guide

ALBANIA — The Words of Hope team in Albania seeks to develop biblical content that is produced by Albanians for Albanians. Because of this, they are focusing on training emerging authors. Last spring a special workshop was held for

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Prayer Guide

September 2023 Prayer Guide

ENGLISH — Words of Hope has the privilege of receiving many phone calls and letters from people who read our daily devotional. We get a number of messages from people living in prison. Join us in praying for an

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Prayer Guide

August 2023 Prayer Guide

INDIA — Words of Hope in India is engaged in many community development projects. Through these projects, the team seeks to reach out to benefit needy individuals in the community with the love and compassion of Jesus. This year,

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Prayer Guide

July 2023 Prayer Guide

INDIA — Give thanks that our staff team in India was invited to organize a two-day seekers’ meeting at a nearby church. We are overjoyed that 70 people attended the meeting from many surrounding villages. The attendees represented several

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