Topic
Vivid Faith
Results: 49
Meeting the General
In a veiled Middle Eastern country, a couple facing residency denial prayed for God’s intervention. A surprising encounter with a friendly immigration “general” led to immediate approval—and an unexpected friendship that opened new doors for witness. Their story shows how God uses bureaucratic obstacles, delays, and fears to connect His people with the very purpose of their mission.
Big, Beautiful Bale
In Sofia, Bulgaria, teachers at the Colorful Hope Adventist kindergarten prayed for hay to create a Bethlehem scene for their Christmas program. When no one would sell them any, God provided a clean bale—unexpectedly found on a city sidewalk. The miracle strengthened the faith of teachers and families, showing that God cares about even the smallest needs.
It Started with a Stolen Bicycle
In a Middle Eastern country, a Christian couple prayed for months for a way to bless their friend Hussein, a sincere and devout security guard. After his bicycle was stolen, they saved every coin they could—until God miraculously provided the exact amount needed to buy him a new one. Along with the bicycle, they gifted him a Bible they had prayed over for months, trusting God to open his heart.
Stranger in the Parking Lot
When the COVID-19 lockdown ended his work, Zeth Louis Lekatompessy in Indonesia chose a surprising path—he became a volunteer Bible worker with no guaranteed income. Together with his wife, he began praying daily for people on a growing list and visiting families across Ambon Island to offer Bible studies. Though many wondered how the family survived without a salary, Zeth says God has faithfully provided for their needs while they focus on bringing others to Christ.
Miracle Money in Brazil
Tarsis Gomes, a young university student in Brazil, faithfully returned tithe and offering from his small monthly allowance. One Sabbath, he generously promised the rest of his money to two friends in need, forgetting that he still had university fees to pay. Standing anxiously at an ATM, he prayed for help—and witnessed what he believes was God’s answer. The experience strengthened his faith that those who help others will never lack what they truly need.
Prepared
A student missionary teaching in Palau discovers that preparation, perseverance, and daily faithfulness transform both the classroom and the heart, revealing how ordinary tasks prepare us for Jesus’ return.
Jail Time
In a veiled country in the Southern Asia-Pacific Division, sharing the gospel can come with serious consequences. When Global Mission pioneer Chong visited several families ready to follow Jesus, his joyful evening quickly turned into a night of arrest and imprisonment. Yet what seemed like a setback became a testimony of faith. Today, the very village where he was detained has more than 100 Seventh-day Adventist believers.
Refusing to Fly on Sabbath
Kasereka Maghulu Kavatsi, a Seventh-day Adventist entrepreneur in the Democratic Republic of Congo, built a successful business empire that included farming, fishing, retail, and aviation. When a leased cargo jet sat grounded because he refused to fly on Sabbath, his decision puzzled and frustrated international business partners. Yet his commitment to faith ultimately earned their respect—and brought an extraordinary reward.
The Unexpected Conversion of Elias
A young man from a traditionally inherited faith discovers Jesus through unexpected friendships with Adventist missionaries, leading to secret Bible study, baptism, and a transformed life as he prepares to return home as a disciple of Christ.
Risking Prison or Death
When pressured to work on Sabbath in a country hostile to Christianity, Filipino Adventist Rene Tucaldo refused to compromise his faith. His stand for God—despite threats, fear, and the risk of imprisonment—reveals the cost and courage of Sabbath loyalty.