A Struggle for Survival

A Struggle for Survival

Many elderly people in Romania wonder how to use their small pension. Do they buy food? Or do they use the money to buy medicine or cover heating expenses? Ioana has been widowed for 34 years and lives alone in a small house of adobe bricks and mud. The house is...
Warm Blankets Instead of Old Tattered Clothes

Warm Blankets Instead of Old Tattered Clothes

“It was very difficult for us to spend the cold night,” said Sita* from Nepal. “I am 68 years old and live with my two small grandsons. After the death of my son, my daughter-in-law left [her sons] and eloped with someone. . . . Being old, I am unable to provide my...
Small Gifts with a Great Message

Small Gifts with a Great Message

Through Bibles, the light and love of Jesus continue to spread throughout the world. In closed and restricted countries, the Bible is highly treasured. Despite government leaders’ efforts to eradicate Christian teaching, clamp down on Christians, and imprison church...
Showing Jesus’ Love in the Land of the Bible

Showing Jesus’ Love in the Land of the Bible

In the Middle East, there is still much suffering, just as in Jesus’ day. From the Bible, we learn that Jesus showed love to the sick, the hungry, the lame, and the blind; His compassion extended to all people, regardless of their condition or status. Various programs...
A Gift for Suffering Widows

A Gift for Suffering Widows

Conflict in Nigeria has left many people suffering, especially believers. In some communities, rebel groups harass believers, often killing the men who stay behind to save their homes while the women and children flee. This has left many widows and orphans; some...