Tag: Discipleship
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Smuggling Digital Bibles into Africa: How MicroSD Cards Are Transforming Lives in Persecuted Regions
In some parts of the world, owning a Bible isn’t just difficult—it’s dangerous. Today’s story comes from a region in eastern Africa where extreme religious persecution puts every believer at risk. Our Bible distribution partner, whom we’ll call “Peter” for his safety, is working in a country so hostile to Christianity that we cannot reveal…
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Bringing the Gospel to the Mountains of India—One Scooter Ride at a Time
In the remote mountains of India, where steep trails wind through rugged terrain, a faithful pastor rides his scooter every week—carrying the Gospel to a place where few have gone. This is the story of Pastor Rajesh, a dedicated church planter serving among a (formerly!) unreached people group in India. A Weekly Journey Fueled by…
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Aditi’s Story: A Whole Bible on One Tiny MicroSD Card!
When Aditi saw her husband, Roshan, insert a MicroSD card in her phone, she laughed. “What funny thing is my husband up to now?” she wondered. But then, a few moments later, the sounds of uplifting songs and a short film about Jesus filled Aditi’s ears. She was also able to listen to the Scriptures…
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Tzotzil and Tzeltal Speakers Hear God’s Word in their Heart Languages
Have you ever heard of Tzotzil and Tzeltal? Fewer than 1 million people speak these languages today in Mexico. (For context, Tzotzil and Tzeltal speakers make up less than 1% of Mexico’s total population.) Due to illiteracy, many of these men and women cannot study printed Bibles. Unable to read, thousands of believers are limited…
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One Audio Bible Leads Many to Christ!
Maya was a new believer when she was handed an audio Bible. And she couldn’t put it down! Maya listened to God’s Word all day long, carrying it with her from room to room in her house to keep listening to the story of Jesus from the Gospels. She brought the audio Bible to the…
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A Theological and Biblical Basis for Making Scripture Engagement the Priority for Healthy Global Church Development
There are at least 500 million Christians who want a personal Bible for their own spiritual growth, who do not have one. The logistic and economic challenges of distribution of Scripture keep these believers without a Bible or New Testament for their spiritual nourishment
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Miracles in Malawi: The Transformative Power of the Spoken Word
Experience the power of faith in Malawi as a lame man dances for the first time after hearing God’s Word through an audio Bible under a village tree.
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Finding Hope and Healing in Mongolia: How the Bible Uplifts and Supports Those Facing Mental Illness
Near Mongolia’s capital, Batu struggles with a mental illness that hinders his ability to connect and communicate with those around him. His nights are often restless, but everything changes when he receives God’s Word in his heart language.
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Unlocking the Power of Oral Tradition by Jamie Loker from Audio Scripture Ministries
Guest writer, Jamie Loker from Audio Scripture Ministries, shares why audio Bibles are necessary in a country like Mexico, where, according to UNESCO, the literacy rate is presumed to be over 95%.
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From Desperation to Devotion in West Africa: Esther’s Incredible Journey of Faith and Healing
Esther’s parents exhausted their savings on a witch doctor in pursuit of her healing, yet their efforts bore no fruit. When the sound of Christians worshipping reached her ears, a newfound faith began to take root within her.