Urgent request from a team leader: Pressure from I3lamist elements within the government is threatening the Live Dead team’s ability to stay in that country. God’s help is needed right now, urgently! Please pray the Holy Spirit will put the right words in the mouths of the Live Dead leaders that they will find favor […]
Region: Africa
No release
When we began our journey to this country we didn’t know what the Lord would require of us. It was certainly possible we could spend a three year term in Africa, then be released to our old life. However, at this point we know God is not finished with us here. After much prayer we […]
Asking…seeking
A couple of our team members were able to visit over lunch at the house of a S0m_!i M*sl_m who is asking questions and seeking a love she hasn’t found. She’s had several tragic incidents in her life which left her seeking answers to questions. We’ve invited her to our house to spend time with […]
Forgiveness learns forgiveness
Innovative seed planting: For our Arabic studies we are memorizing Scripture. Our assignment is to share these verses with someone in the majority. I was “practicing” 2 Cor. 5:17 with a secretary in the doctors office I was visiting. She helped me repeat in Arabic, “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. […]
but never certain
Through the eyes of a team member: On this holiday I saw (and heard) sheep and cattle butchered in the streets to commemorate God’s provision of a lamb when Ibrahim was going to sacrifice Ishmael (in their beliefs). They believe there is a higher probability of A!!ah forgiving sins when they pray during this holiday. […]
The real prisoners
Recently two believers very precious to us were imprisoned. We vacillated from incredulity, to sadness, to righteous anger, even to regrets we were not in the cell with them. But even as we prayed for their release we realized our priorities may not be the Lord’s priorities. Some things are more important than health, comfort […]
Order under the panic
A Live Dead team member received this email to prepare him just before he flew with his wife and children into the city where they will live: I want to give you a heads-up about what to expect at the airport. Overall, do not panic, do not fear, and do not get angry. The airport […]
A retreat to move forward
This weekend is important for this Live Dead team leader: With only a few weeks left, we are endeavoring to finish our first term well. Though we’re leaving for a short time, we desire to see His work move forward. Our Father brought us about 20 “family members” of a M*sl*m background. For two years, […]
Roller coaster cars
From a Live Dead team leader: Moving to an Arab culture, completely changing our life-style was the hardest thing we’ve done. Four parts of us—spirit, intellect, emotions and body—were like roller coaster cars each speeding along the track at different places. Sometimes our spirits were high but our intellects were low, overwhelmed. Other days our […]
Church attacked
Live Dead missionary Scott Hanson heard from a friend: His ch*rch has been attacked and vandalized by a mob of extremists. The details are still sketchy but it sounds like at least one person was hospitalized, there was extensive damage both to the building and vehicles and equipment was stolen. Pray that God will surround […]
