A Modern-day Hannah
Laksha sat with her friend in the shade of a large tree, sharing about the past 40 years of her journey. When Laksha was 23 years old, she married Gulzar. They worked…
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April 25, 2016
When She Faced a Second Amputation
Saloni’s heart filled with dismay at the doctor’s words. Another amputation? The operation could save her life, but Saloni and her husband had no money to pay for the expense it would…
April 4, 2016
Something Better than Escape
Madina cursed life. She wanted an escape—she wanted to die. The thought of leaving behind her younger brother, Makul, was the only thing that kept her from suicide. Madina, who had never…
February 1, 2016
Christ Glorified Through Woman’s Healing from Leprosy
Rabia got married when she was only 12 years old. She and her husband, and—years later—their two children, lived relatively happy lives, following their traditional Asian religion. But when Rabia turned 30,…
January 25, 2016
When the Sorcerer Didn’t Show Up
Gathered around Mayil here and there were the faces of children, hungry to learn and eager to hear the stories she had to share. She often spent time tutoring them from their…
October 26, 2015
A Witch Doctor Who Couldn’t Heal Herself
“If you believe in Jesus, He will set you free from all bondages and give you eternal life.” These words rang a sweet melody of joy and hope in Smita’s heart. She…
August 5, 2015
Not a Rupee More to Pay for His Healing
Water poured off the edge of the verandah while four Gospel for Asia (GFA) women missionaries, Lajja, Nakini, Supushpa and Kanta, sought shelter underneath its roof. They had just traveled to the…
August 8, 2014
‘Clean Hands Save Lives’
Contagious diseases and sicknesses have been known to regularly spread throughout South Asia, largely because hand washing is not commonly practiced among the people. Even where people are highly educated and schools…
October 8, 2013
Over the Hill and Still Alive
Forty is typically the age for a mid-life crisis and jokes to surface about having one foot in the grave, but for Labuki, the crisis was much more than feeling old, and…
August 26, 2013
Widows Honored with Saris, Piglets, Water Filters on Widows’ Day
Dharani’s life became one of painful loneliness after her husband passed away. Her son and daughter were both married, but neither took care of her. Her neighbors disregarded her, too; she was…
July 5, 2013
