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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
Claudia Elzinga May 20, 2026
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
As a follower of Jesus, you have a story of faith to share. God’s work in you is personal and unique. Sharing your experience of God is a way to encourage other people in their faith.
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.
Ignatius is a Ugandan Christian with a calling to lead his community to faith in Jesus. He lives in a nation where Christianity is very widely practiced, but because of
Read: Matthew 28:16-20 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations (v. 19 NIV) When I was a new Christian in my teens, I heard more sermons on the Great
Read: Matthew 27:46-54 The bodies of many holy people who had died were raised to life. (v. 52 NIV) Ask most Christians what happens at the end of life, and
Read: Matthew 26:36-46 My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will. (v. 39 NIV) It’s common
Read: Matthew 25:1-10 The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take any oil with them. (v. 3 NIV) We’re used to hearing that Christ’s return may take us
Read: Matthew 24:23-35 Many will come in my name, claiming, “I am the Messiah,” and will deceive many. (v. 5 NIV) During a week of ministry in Seoul, Korea, in