What training in righteousness means for a refugee child
All Scripture is breathed out by God and is profitable for … training in righteousness — 2 Timothy 3:16 (ESV). When I think of training, I think of my childhood. I had coaches who trained me to be agile, parents who trained me to be curious and kind, and teachers who...
Burundi believers crave a Bible of their own
His hand cramped as he copied the lengthy passage of Scripture onto a blank page. This believer — whom I’ll call David — borrowed his friend’s Bible in order to transcribe the verses word-for-word. David flexed and relaxed his hand a couple of times before he...
‘This best gift: the living Word of God’
Gregorio had hit rock bottom. He sat at the top of a mountain battling the worst depression of his life. He was searching for answers, searching for hope, but nothing seemed to satisfy. That is, until a copy of God’s Word completely changed his life. Today, Gregorio...
‘I think it is my turn to have a Bible’
Chen, at age 50, has cried only two times in his life — five years ago when his mother died, and a few months ago when he received his own copy of God’s Word. It was three years ago when Chen, whose name we’ve changed for his safety, became a Christian in China. His...
Every day, I try to live my life in such a way that I accomplish at least one thing that will outlive me and last for eternity.