A Story to Tell
“I look for chances to tell people about what God did for me,” Manuel said.
Italy
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The Worshipper
Father heaved a sigh of relief when the two men introduced themselves as Seventh-day Adventist pastors. Even though religion was illegal in then-communist Bulgaria, a pastor was better than a police investigator.
Bulgaria
Courage the Dog
The dog was huge. If it stood on its hind legs, it would be taller than Boyan or Lyubo. Dried mud clung to its straggly fur.
Bulgaria
Rattling Wheel
People were waiting eagerly to learn from the Bible. Borislav realized that the trip had been important and that Satan had tried to stop them.
Bulgaria
When a Heart Stopped
Naomi Felicia Maftei was running late to church school in Constanta, Romania. Thinking that she had already missed morning worship, she rushed straight to her classroom.
Romania
Power of One Baptism
As a little girl, Yana Stoyka wanted to be baptized, but her parents said she was too young. When she was 13, she suddenly remembered her wish to be baptized. She didn’t just remember the idea. A strong, irresistible desire filled her.
Czech Republic
Praying for Father
“Do you remember how I used to live?” Uncle Robert said. “Well, I don’t live that way anymore because Jesus helped me, and my life is much better now.”
Slovakia
God in the Home
Grandmother and 5-year-old Samko stopped on the dirt street and stared as dozens of people streamed into the Mižigar family house on a Saturday morning.
Slovakia
Shy Angel
This was the first time that Abigalle had seen the boys at church. Some of the boys wore shorts, and others wore long trousers. No matter what they wore, their clothes were dirty.
God or Ice Cream?
Sometimes he is tempted to buy nuts or ice cream, but he reminds himself that he must have 20 shillings for God on Sabbath.
Kenya
Taking Lunch to Mother
It took an hour to walk to Mother’s workplace. When Magdaline arrived, she saw Mother standing at the door. Mother worked as a security guard for a private security agency, and she had been sent to guard this building.
Kenya
Living on the Street
Always hungry, John Ongaya couldn’t get good grades, so he decided to quit school in Kenya.
Kenya