"In that place of real togetherness, where shared suffering blossomed into shared hope, I learned how to simply be with people who are hurting. I learned to sit wordlessly, like Job’s friends did at first, and welcome tears — theirs and mine." Explore how we can learn to sit with others in their grief and pain too.
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What can you do with a five-dollar bill? Most of us don’t give such a small amount much thought. This Giving Tuesday, five dollars can provide the best gift a person will ever receive — a personal copy of God’s Word in their language.
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In 2017 the Nyole people were finally able to read the New Testament in their language, Lunyole. Now that they have a taste of God’s Word, they’re hungry for the Old Testament too!
Read MoreFaced with the knowledge that there are still people who can’t understand the Bible because it is not in their own language, George Cowan came to a conclusion that became his life’s mission: “I believe God wants every man to have the Bible.”
“In case God doesn’t come through, I’ll have a backup plan.”
From a young age, Devin wanted to serve God. He became passionate about ministry and specifically missions, though he didn’t know exactly what it would look like. But in spite of Devin’s passion for the work, he feared that God wouldn’t provide and settled for the “backup plan” — a career trajectory he deemed safer.
As a child, Charity was in awe of missionaries. She never lost that passion and awe — as she grew up, God also grew her understanding of missions and heart for people around the world. And when God brought Devin and Charity together, he ignited their faith and desire to serve him. Now they’re doing missions together through Wycliffe.
Lindsey’s five-year plan was to become a Bible translator. Her college friend Anita was planning to work in the music industry. Then Lindsey invited Anita to serve with her.
Read MoreThe Keliko of South Sudan have experienced displacement due to civil unrest and struggles. But in spite of their difficulties, they have relied on God to be their source of strength and hope. Recently, the Keliko dedicated their New Testament in Koboko, Uganda. Keliko was the 1,000th New Testament completed with the engagement of Wycliffe USA and SIL International — a primary strategic partner. Russ Hersman, Wycliffe’s Chief Operations Officer, attended the celebration and shared the importance of this milestone. Let’s rejoice with the Keliko who now have God’s Word in a language and form that speaks to their hearts!
We often experience confusion in painful or difficult times, along with a longing for solid ground beneath our feet. Explore how God has given us promises in his Word for seasons of brokenness.
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The holidays are a chance for us to help spread God’s love to the people around us through acts of kindness and giving.
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