I held it in my hands today with an almost holy wonder. “What is that?” he asked me. Keeping back tears, I told him, “This, sir, is your voter registration card.” There was a reverent …
Stories (blog)
The Thrill of Hope
"Please, go visit my nephew's house in the city. They are ready for you." We caught a cab and made our way across town. He met us on the upstairs balcony. "Come inside! Welcome!" Inside was a …
The Friendship Bracelet
Late at night came the text. “Car accident. She is hurt. Please pray for us.” Dear God, the prayers go up, She's already lost several babies. Not this one. Not today. Three hours in the ER for …
Living the dream
Somina has everything my Rohingya friends in Malaysia dream of – she has legal status to live in Europe. It is something that is desired by countless refugees, yet according to the UN fewer than 1% of …
Pearl’s Journey
Pearl is five-years old and lives in Malaysia. Her early years were surrounded by family, love and laughter. Pearl’s father, Ben, is quite old in their culture - he was over 35 when Pearl was …
The Power of Translation
Translation has had a huge impact on Admed's life. First it was the Jesus film translated into his own language that grabbed Admed's attention and arrested his heart. He and his wife …