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A Deaf Woman Heeds God’s Call to Cry Out
Her hands spoke what her voice could not. Each movement carried the weight of a story—a story of resilience, faith, and calling. Before an audience Cheard stood signing her testimony, her fingers moving with grace and conviction. At her side her sister, Lychel, translated every gesture into words that could be heard. The two sisters … Continued
Flying Through the Stars He Studied
On October 9 Mart de Groot passed to his rest at his home in County Armagh, Northern Ireland. Renowned for his distinguished work in astronomy, he served for 18 years (1976-1994) as the eighth director of the Armagh Observatory. In 1997 he followed a new calling into pastoral ministry, serving the Irish Mission in several … Continued
David Neal
October 24, 2025
66-Year-Old Adventist Sets New Guiness World Record
Christopher Bennett, a 66-year-old Adventist from New Zealand, set a new record in the Guinness Book of Records for the fastest known time for a veteran, becoming the oldest person to circumnavigate the globe by bicycle. Not only that, but Bennett is also the first person with a disability to complete this challenge. The feat … Continued
Former Student Returns to Volunteer in the School She Had Left as a Teen
In September Anyna Bedell overcame her nerves and joined the Maranatha Volunteers International group that worked at Project Patch, a nonprofit Christian boarding school for at-risk youth in Garden Valley, Idaho, United States. She was one of 44 volunteers who gathered from across the United States to help reinforce staff housing decks for the school. Bedell … Continued
Maranatha Volunteers International
October 18, 2025
A Heart for Honduras
Amanda Corea grew up watching her father go away for spring break mission trips. When Amanda attended high school, she was excited and ready for her turn to serve. During her senior year she participated in a mission trip to Hogar de Niños, a children’s home operated by REACH International in Honduras. Throughout that trip … Continued
Tamara Wolcott Watson
September 13, 2025
Nurse Heals Others in the Same Neonatology Unit That Saved Her Decades Ago
Laura Martinez’s life began in crisis. Born weighing 11 pounds (five kilograms), she experienced complications during delivery when she became stuck in the birth canal. In the frantic effort to save her, the nerves in her right arm were torn. She was whisked away to the neonatal intensive-care unit (NICU) at Loma Linda University Children’s … Continued
Linda Ha
August 26, 2025
“It’s Not About Being Perfect”
Forty-two people declared their desire to follow Jesus during the Pentecost 2025 evangelistic event that the Body of Christ church held this summer in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Several were baptized on August 9 at the conclusion of the meetings. Attendee Michael Huff didn’t come for the sermon. Michael had just moved to Fort Wayne fresh … Continued
Debbie Michel
August 22, 2025
World Humanitarian Day Spotlight
On World Humanitarian Day we celebrate the journey of Ralph Watts, Adventist Development and Relief Agency’s (ADRA’s) first president and a lifelong advocate for humanitarian service. At 92 Watts continues to travel, speak, and inspire others about the importance of compassion, justice, and love in action—showing that a lifetime dedicated to helping others never truly … Continued
Pastor Receives Highest Civilian Honor for 60 Blood Donations in Suriname
For years Steven Tulp has quietly rolled up his sleeve to donate blood in Suriname. This consistent act of compassion recently received national recognition when he was awarded the country’s highest civilian distinction—the Knight in the Yellow Star Honor—by the president of the Republic of Suriname. The award acknowledged his more than 60 blood donations … Continued
Royston Philbert
August 16, 2025
Andrews University Alumnus Inspires Seniors to Get Active
At 73 years old, Ron du Preez, an Andrews University alumnus, pastor, and lifelong advocate for healthy living, walked and cycled his way across America. As part of his national campaign, Senior Strides, du Preez traveled to all 50 U.S. states in 50 days, completing 50 kilometers (31 miles) each day to raise awareness about … Continued
Nicholas Gunn
August 12, 2025
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