_img.jpg) A lot of reasons to say 'no'
- November 3rd, 2009
What God asked of Moipi was big, and she had some very big fears. On top of that, it turned out her fears were very real. full story >>
'Don't stop now!'
- September 3rd, 2009
When "much time had been spent" translating Acts 27, Terry Reed thought it was time to stop for the day. full story >>
The Visit
- July 7th, 2009
Both the new missionary family and the tribal people got more than they bargained for during a visit to learn more about each other. full story >>
The Honey Hunter
- June 4th, 2009
Sometimes life doesn't turn out like we planned. But as the old honey hunter found, God is still in charge of our life and can be trusted. full story >>
The Secret
- May 5th, 2009
High in the Indonesian mountains, the Saluans had a secret that the spirits must never find out. full story >>
Earthquake
- April 2nd, 2009
What would you do if you thought a giant spirit-driven snake was slithering around under your house? full story >>
"Lord guide my steps"
- March 3rd, 2009
Missionary Steve Manda makes a grueling trip up a steep mountain to help spread the Gospel message. full story >>
Can a missionary be challenged to missions?
- January 27th, 2009
Lynne Castelijn was challenged when she heard what other missionaries are doing. full story >>
Banana making noise at the window
- December 30th, 2008
Mary Hurst wanted a quiet place to work. She discovered a child in need. full story >>
Moved
- November 25th, 2008
Miyun's heart was deeply stirred as he sang in worship. full story >>
Worship is smiling at a loaded gun
- October 30th, 2008
Kapu faces danger and hardship with faith and prayer. full story >>
Life and death struggles
- September 30th, 2008
Will Kanfori live to tell the story? full story >>
The Hunter
- July 1st, 2008
'Darkness and deception' is how the tribal pastor describes the way his people used to live. full story >>
'Because of what Jesus did …'
- June 3rd, 2008
The Dinangat people of Papua New Guinea are glad that they've had the opportunity to place their faith in Christ. full story >>
Ordinary can still be difficult
- April 9th, 2008
The Bible study had gone on for three hours, but that's not what was getting to missionary Kellie Knapp. full story >>
The smell of death
- March 4th, 2008
The way tuberculosis attacks has a lot in common with our unseen Enemy. This is not a happy story. It's a real story. full story >>
Tears because of sin
- January 31st, 2008
The Tobo people of Papua New Guinea heard God's Word and were convicted of their sin. full story >>
Roaches, noise, heat and humidity
- November 29th, 2007
The inconveniences and annoyances of living in a tribal village add up … until you're reminded why you're there. full story >>
Little Fireflies
- October 23rd, 2007
Missionary Doug Schaible exhorts Interface students and tribal believers to “be a firefly.” full story >>
Migrations
- September 25th, 2007
Missionary Beth Hansen experiences first-hand -- and -foot -- seasonal transitions in nature. full story >>
Snake on a boat
- August 16th, 2007
You shouldn’t go into missions just for adventure. But sometimes adventure finds you. full story >>
Once held dear
- July 19th, 2007
Old beliefs and possessions are easier to let go of if you accept God’s control. full story >>
A moment of rest
- June 19th, 2007
Circumstances can seem overwhelming if you lose sight of the goal. full story >>
Curse turns to laughter
- May 15th, 2007
Did you know that God can change your enemies into your friends? It may take time, but it’s time well-used. full story >>
How I found Jesus
- April 12th, 2007
Sometimes bad circumstances lead to good results, because God is always at work. full story >>
At the river's mercy
- February 15th, 2007
What would you do if faced with a rushing, roaring river and supplies to rescue?
Battling the elements is nothing new to missionaries as they work to bring the Gospel to remote tribal villages around the world. full story >>
Reading the future
- January 18th, 2007
You and I practically grew up reading, so we tend to take it for granted. But it's a revolutionary step for many tribal people, and vital to being a follower of Christ. full story >>
I'm never right
- December 15th, 2006
Do you picture missionaries as bold and fearless? Think again! Read about a missionary's inner fears, and how she overcame them. full story >>
Tribal Chant
- November 14th, 2006
If you were to stay up all night singing, what would you sing about? Find out what the Banwaon people of the Philippines are singing about. full story >>
Down a muddy road and back
- September 26th, 2006
It was impossible to take a trip to a tribe's Bible conference and not have something stick with you. full story >>
A broken shell; a melted heart
- July 11th, 2006
Gundo resisted the Gospel but hearing God’s Word changed her life. full story >>
Embarrassed by my Bible
- May 31st, 2006
Many weeks I sit in our village church in the Philippines listening to the Banwaon Bible teachers expound the Scriptures that they do have translated, and because I am not yet fluent in the language here, I would love to bring my own English-language Bible so I can read the parallel verses and follow more closely what is being taught. But I just can't bring myself to do it. full story >>
Frying chicken for Jesus
- May 3rd, 2006
By her own honest admission, Betty Draper, a missionary in Papua New Guinea, can’t do a lot of things. full story >>
Boubakar's house
- April 4th, 2006
Why does Boubakar labor alone to build a new house, when all the other Bainouks build homes together? full story >>
Second Generation of Tears
- January 31st, 2006
Come along as the Maco Christians from a Maco village share God's Word in another village. full story >>
Banwaon Thanksgiving
- December 13th, 2005
Banwaon believers in the Philippines, who formerly made thank offerings to the spirits, now have a Thanksgiving celebration to the one true God. full story >>
Climate change
- September 27th, 2005
Missionaries make disciples, who make disciples, and so on ... full story >>
First impressions
- August 11th, 2005
Taking a deep breath of sticky air, Judy puts on her gloves. She and her husband Trevor enter the house and begin hauling rubbish out the door. The clinging heat of the Philippine jungle is even worse inside. Rats have left their mark everywhere. Judy cringes with every termite-gnawed piece of furniture Trevor lifts, expecting something to jump out at her. The pungent smell of dampness lurks in every corner. full story >>
Kiss of Life
- July 8th, 2005
"I thought I would die," Carmalita told NTM missionary Vicky Martin. "I was in labor night and day." But tiny Noralyn cried loudly at birth and had no breathing problems. full story >>
Death of a friend
- June 2nd, 2005
Distraught, missionary Dubby Rodda put his head in his hands. Feeling sick and discouraged, he asked himself, "Have I failed?" full story >>
Breaking down walls
- May 10th, 2005
The air is sticky in the open-walled meeting house. Scraggly dogs wander in and out and a chicken pecks at the crumbs between the bark slat “pews.” But nothing distracts the Piapoco tribal people from listening as my husband tells them about Noah and the Flood. They have been listening to chronological Bible stories for several days now. full story >>
Dusty Roads to Empty Hearts
- April 12th, 2005
Jon sat by the small motorcycle, struggling to repair yet another flat tire. His co-worker Kit looked on sympathetically as Jon wiped his sweaty hands on his pants in an attempt to get a better grip on the multi-tool. His every movement sent dust floating off to settle on the vegetation by the side of the road. full story >>
A crying need
- February 2nd, 2005
The sound of wailing woke Jason Knapp at 6 a.m. full story >>
Now He's present
- January 6th, 2005
You’ll find 20-year-old Wilme on the riverbank. When he’s not by the river, you’ll find him in a hammock slung between poles that hold up the roof of his house. His home has no walls, no floor, no sink or bathroom or electricity. full story >>
Only one bullet
- December 2nd, 2004
Sambu Sisaxo stood in the open doorway in his tattered robe. He spoke calmly, but his words startled us from our leisurely conversation with Paul and Carol Cheshire, our co-workers. full story >>
Night Hunt
- November 15th, 2004
It's pitch dark. The rhythmic dip and swish of our paddles plays along to the jungle sounds of the Amazon. full story >>
Bao obeys
- September 10th, 2004
In a reckless mood, their faces painted black, the young men and older boys advance toward each other … marching, chanting, marching, chanting. full story >>
More than just a sense of purpose
- August 19th, 2004
It is midnight as the Hart family begins their ascent through thick jungle along slippery trails. By morning they want to reach the road where a vehicle will take the seven of them to the main coastal town. full story >>
Maadi's victory
- July 24th, 2004
Learning to read opens new opportunities for tribal people. full story >>
Ouch!
- July 2nd, 2004
A Palawano tribal myth provides opportunities to share the Gospel. full story >>
Dancing Till Dawn
- June 11th, 2004
The Tepehuans prepare for days and dance all night to try to earn God's favor. full story >>
Now I can praise Him
- May 19th, 2004
Oh God, You are the One who made everything; everything we have, You made. full story >>
A friend in need ... of God
- April 30th, 2004
Marg looked at the woman again and saw her for the first time. full story >>
'We can't do this alone'
- April 8th, 2004
Why don't we go? full story >>
A lesson in laughter
- February 24th, 2004
Smiles grew on the faces of the Tigak people as NTM missionary Phil Shively taught. That seemed like a good sign. full story >>
A reach of faith
- January 31st, 2004
It was just a bundle of grass, tied to his doorpost. full story >>
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