GOD AT WORK IN WEST AFRICA
SAHEL ACADEMY EVACUATED AFTER FLOODING
Severe flooding of the Niger River has forced residents of SIM’s Sahel Academy and the Bible Center of Niamey to evacuate. In 2012, disastrous flooding displaced 53 people from their homes, requiring fortification of the compounds’ dike and the installation of a berm around the school, but this episode of flooding has been even more … Continue reading SAHEL ACADEMY EVACUATED AFTER FLOODING
BECAUSE OF DANJA HOSPITAL, I MET JESUS
Being rejected by his family, losing the use of his hands and feet, and facing life on the streets—life seemed hopelessness for Abdou.
TREATING EBOLA SURVIVORS IN LIBERIA
James’ story after recovering from Ebola is familiar. Unable to work and abandoned by his wife, he had no place to live and little food.
UNITING MUSLIMS AND CHRISTIANS THROUGH CLEAN WATER
In parts of Nigeria, West Africa, clean water is scarce, and it is bringing peace in new ways to long-entrenched religious divides.
BOKO HARAM VICTIM DISCOVERS JESUS IN A UNIQUE WAY
Terrorists pillaged John’s village, leaving a wake of death, destruction and loss. Among their spoils of war…John’s precious son, stolen!
LETTING GO OF FEAR
“What one thing would you change if you could do it all again?” Pondered the answer to that question, Beth reflected on her journey to teaching in Niger.
HEALING TRAUMA IN LIBERIA
A refugee of the Liberian civil war, Abraham hoped his most difficult times were behind him. And then Ebola hit. Learn how he found healing.
A DIFFERENT KIND OF CARE
Shot by robbers and left to die, Isah was taken to SIM’s EGBE Hospital. The love and care he received saved his life in more ways than one.
WHEN DAVID BECAME GOLIATH
From my 38 years of service as a music teacher in Nigeria, stories like David’s are my favorite ones to share. They showcase what teachers do best.
KEY TO THE KINGDOM
Often beat for following Jesus, a Liberian woman asked for prayer for her Muslim husband. A year later, God had answered in a miraculous way.