The money wasn’t enough; it had never been enough. Pelham, a 37-year-old father of four, worked hard to provide for his family, but it seemed like his earnings from farming and daily…
This was it: the moment Neoma had waited for. At long last, after years of hard work and determination, her dream was finally being realized. The young woman was finally preparing for…
Sivero ignored the gnawing hunger assailing his stomach; there was not much he could do about it. No matter how hard he worked, the father of two could not bring in enough…
Kanani’s days were full of turmoil. Life, and her husband, had dealt her blow after blow. Abused and weary, she carried the weight of the world on her shoulders. How much more…
Rella sat with a book open before her as she read aloud to her husband and children. Perhaps her eyes shone with each word. It was a dream come true. Just a…
As Gaile prepared to head out after her father’s funeral, the young woman was stopped by her mother and several other relatives. Don’t continue in this endeavor, they said, and admonished her…
Saoirse, a pastor’s wife and the leader of the local Women’s Fellowship, was out one day with a few members of the fellowship looking to offer God’s love to any who might…
Perette carefully folded up her family’s most treasured possessions. She, her husband and their two children all made sure these precious items were well protected from the elements or any adventurous rodent…
Prayer is a powerful tool that can bring hope and help even amidst the direst of situations. The International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church, recognized by churches across the globe,…
Saeran woozily noted his surroundings. He was in the hospital. Something had happened to him, but the memory of what eluded him. Why did everything hurt? The 15-year-old boy had been…
