Stories from Rev. 7

  • Papua New Guinea

    Shock and Suffering

    In 1998 a tsunami swept over the Arop community of Papua New Guinea, killing hundreds of people. Bonnie Nystrom writes about the emotional, physical, and spiritual aftermath.

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  • Worldwide

    Why Cluster Projects?

    Translator John Nystrom lays out particulars and underlines the advantages of Bible translation done in cluster groups.

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  • Worldwide

    A Crucial Investment

    Prayer is pivotal—and a mysterious, personal way to invest in God’s work. Interested in praying for JAARS? Read on.

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  • Niger

    Under Construction

    During a two-year mission program, a young woman faces disappointments, sickness, conflict and delays. But she also learns to love God more—a spiritual reward far greater than she had imagined.

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  • Guinea-Bissau

    Business as Mission in Guinea-Bissau

    The Evangelical Church of Guinea-Bissau is passionate about reaching the people of its own country, yet it needs help with economic development. And our Business as Mission team is excited to come alongside them.

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  • Guinea-Bissau

    A Boat for the Bijagos

    Viewed from the heavens, Guinea-Bissau and its Bijago Archipelago resemble a breathtaking gem. The realities of actually living on these islands, however, are breathtaking in other ways.

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  • Indonesia

    No Longer Make-Believe

    Through training with JAARS and our aviation partner YAJASI, one man from Papua achieves his lifelong dream of flying.

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  • Ghana

    Sacrifice and Survival

    For many Ghanaian translators, necessary water travel hinges on sacrifice ... and survival.

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  • Papua New Guinea

    The Trip to Wale Island

    When an unexpected storm arises, a translator's one-day trip to Wale Island turns into five as he waits for safe traveling conditions.

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  • Papua New Guinea

    Kwadima II—Blessed Relief

    As the result of many prayers, gifts and hours of work, the Kwadima II is now providing safer, faster water travel in Papua New Guinea.

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  • Peru

    The Ends of the Earth

    Seven men commit their lives to Christ when the JESUS film is shown in Cajapucara, an isolated village in the Andes Mountains.

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  • Cameroon

    The Chief of Ngai

    When the Chief of Ngai hears a Scripture cassette—recorded in his own language, Karang—his life is changed by the teachings of Zezu.

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  • Ethiopia

    Road Hazards

    A transportation survey in Ethiopia reveals countless road hazards, from potholes to baboons.

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  • Republic of the Congo

    A Winch in Time

    A winch saves hours of work for a team traveling in Republic of the Congo—twice, in fact, during one trip.

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  • Western Africa

    Traveling by Faith

    To attend a friend's Easter celebration, one translator in Western Africa spends hours traveling by bus, bush taxi and canoe.

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