


Rita’s life felt empty … until she discovered God’s Word
When Rita was first offered a Bible, she didn’t want it.“I had heard that people around me had received Bibles, but I wasn’t interested in the Bible,” she said.Rita was devoted to her Muslim faith and the religious duties she had been taught since her youth. She never...
On the Syrian border: A plea for help
“People come and go, promising to help,” Tariq said. But that help rarely comes.I met Tariq this week in a refugee camp, where his family is struggling to survive. I’ve changed his name to protect him. They receive a stipend of just $15 per month — an impossibly small...
On the Syrian border: True healing for refugees facing trauma
For many families I’ve met on the Syrian border, their journey to becoming refugees was a traumatic one. They arrive at the camps bearing both physical and emotional scars. This was certainly the case for Mrs. Zin and her family. I’ve shared the beginning of her story...