A 2.5-hour bike ride for a copy of God’s Word
As Leena pedaled up the steep hill, she knew she was getting closer. Straining with each push, her legs ached. Leena had to keep going, though. Because at the end of her journey, there was a Bible waiting for her. Weeks before this trek, Leena had never heard the...
Standing strong: A Bible is the ultimate foundation for a persecuted believer
The Burj Khalifa in Dubai is the tallest building in the world. It stands at more than 2,700 feet — over nine football fields! — and resembles a jagged needle piercing the sky. You can imagine how much planning went into creating this tower of steel, concrete, and...
Kareem lost everything … but gained the Gospel
When I first heard Kareem’s story, I thought of Job from the Bible. Because Kareem had it all — a wife, two beautiful children, a home, and a well-paying job as a lawyer. “I didn’t have any real cares or concerns,” Kareem said. “I lived my life as I wished.” But like...
Persecuted believers forced to watch their Bibles burn
Imagine going to a church where there aren’t any Bibles. None on the pews. None in the Sunday School classrooms. This was the case for one Chinese couple who recently visited an underground church. They were looking for answers, so they asked the pastor if they could...
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.