It was April 2009. Dan was 21 years old and was about to leave for the Trans-Siberia Express on an adventure which he had been looking forward to for many months. A roommate gave him a book called “The Heavenly Man” just before he left, which he tucked into his backpack. At the end of …
The Story of Tilek
A story from a Fountain of Life staff social worker. One summer evening I was driving with my wife. We saw a man sitting by the edge of the road who appeared homeless. I stopped the car. I asked him his name, where he was from, and why he was on the street. He answered …
The Story of Ruslan
A story from Fountain of Life staff member. Ruslan (not his real name) is a very experienced homeless man. He has been living on the streets for ten years now. He is a regular visitor of the Day center, a place where people listen to him and are willing to help him. The way he …
The Miracle of a Seedling
Written by Noah Stone, a PI Canada Worker Sometimes it seems that God is not working. We evangelize faithfully. We pray fervently. Despite this, we see no fruit. For workers in Central Asia, this can be commonplace. The Enemy has his grips on the most subtle aspects of a person’s life and, like William Carey who …
A Reflection from a Mother on the Field
He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart. (Psalm 91:4) While pregnant with my first child, I read an article that explained that during pregnancy and the first few years of motherhood there is a heightened sense of alertness that occurs …
Neighborhood Walk During Quarantine
During my quarantine in Central Asia, everyday I would go on a walk, just to get out of the house, and almost every time I’d see the same man sitting outside. I first met this man the previous winter when I walked by and dropped my hat. I actually didn’t realize I lost it until …
The Stranger at My Door – A Surprising Answer to Prayer
By Andy, Canada “Excuse me!”The hint of urgency in the voice, as much as the words, prompted me to look up from my computer. The man standing in the doorway was likely about 40 years old. He had black hair and dark eyes; his skin tone and features were typical of someone from the Middle …
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A Family Turns to Christ Through the Faith of One Young Woman
R started selling vodka when he was 12 years old. By the time he was an adult he was part of a criminal gang. S lived in the same apartment building as R. Not long before they got married, S became a Christian. After marrying R, she lived with his large dysfunctional family and endured …
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A Trip to the Dentist
Written by a PI Worker To be honest, I was frustrated. Like many people around the world, I confess that I am terrified of... the dentist. Nonetheless, I needed to go and so we searched for a dentist open during these days (covid19) and finally found one a bit far from where we live. After …
A Long Metamorphosis
Written by a PI Worker “Why does it take so long for humans to grow up?” asked one of my kids after we had been observing squirrels in the trees near our apartment. The baby squirrels were running up and down the tree even just a few months after birth, leaping bravely from branch to …
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