April / 2022 Stories
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In the Solomon Islands, an image depicting Jesus' crucifixion is projected onto a makeshift screen during a showing of the "JESUS" film in a village church on Guadalcanal. 


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In the world of Bible translation, Scripture engagement workers develop creative methods and materials that help people understand and integrate God's Word into their daily lives. These include videos like the "JESUS" film, audio Scripture, study guides and oral Bible stories.

In this issue, you'll discover how Scripture-based study manuals and workshops are helping millions to apply God’s Word to heartbreaking issues in their lives like war or natural disasters. And in Africa, farmers are gaining a biblical perspective on their vocation and a new sense of calling. 

You’ll also learn how mobile phones and CDs are making it possible for people in countries once considered “closed” to the gospel to read the Bible—and discover God’s gift of salvation through Jesus Christ.

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Foreword

Engagement with Scripture

While the truth of God’s Word remains the same, people relate to God through Scripture in vastly different ways—because people, communities, and cultures differ.
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Enthralled by Jesus

In the Solomon Islands, an image depicting Jesus' crucifixion is projected onto a makeshift screen during a showing of the "JESUS" film in a village church on Guadalcanal.
Foreword

Engagement with Scripture

While the truth of God’s Word remains the same, people relate to God through Scripture in vastly different ways—because people, communities, and cultures differ.
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Driven by a Deep Thirst

After hearing God's Word on an MP3 player, a woman in Namibia returned to the Scripture recordings again and again.
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Healing the Brokenhearted

Bible-based trauma healing materials have brought hope and healing to traumatized people in 150+ language groups.
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Called to Peace

In Papua New Guinea, God used a trauma healing course to bring peace between two warring villages.
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God's Firm and Healing Touch

Over the past year, traumatized people in Southeast Asia have found help through trauma healing workshops.
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My Cows Need Rest, Too!

Integrating faith and farming in Nigeria
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The Story That Must be Told

Digital media opens doors to share God's Word, especially in regions once considered "closed" to the gospel.
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A Sound Strategy

How portable audio devices are helping language groups in Thailand to access God's Word.
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Telling God's Story

In many oral cultures around the world, even people who are literate may prefer listening to Scripture stories, rather than reading them.
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The Privilege of Planting and Watering

Wycliffe Canada's mission coaches help people explore how they could use their skills to further the work of Bible translation.
Prayer

United, Sustained, and Strategic Prayer

Discover how Wycliffe Canada partners with the church in Canada to promote prayer for the Bible translation movement.
The Last Word

The Vital Role of Literacy

Engagement with Scripture in a variety of formats often creates a hunger in people to read God's Word for themselves.