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The Iranian Diaspora Is Planting Churches Across Europe Faster Than Any Mission Agency
Europe (Germany· Ongoing since 2015
Iranian Christians who fled as refugees are now planting Farsi-speaking churches across Europe and Turkey at a pace that has stunned missiologists, revitalising the Western church with a theology born from persecution.
A Soldier Returns from Combat with PTSD — Then the Holy Spirit Reached the Nightmares Medicine Could Not
United States· 2024
After two combat deployments, a soldier returned home with severe PTSD — nightmares, hypervigilance, and flashbacks that no medication could fully control. At a veterans' prayer group, the Holy Spirit met him and healed what combat had broken.
Immaculee Ilibagiza: The Holy Spirit Gave Her Power to Forgive the Man Who Killed Her Family
Rwanda· 2024
Immaculee Ilibagiza survived the 1994 Rwandan genocide by hiding in a 3x4 foot bathroom with seven other women for 91 days. Through prayer, the Holy Spirit gave her the power to forgive the man who murdered her mother and brother — face to face.
Genocide Survivor Forgave Her Torturer — Now They Serve Together
Phnom Penh· 2010
A Cambodian genocide survivor forgave the Khmer Rouge guard who tortured her — they now serve together at a memorial, telling their story side by side.
Wrongly Imprisoned Man Taught 140 Inmates to Read
Lima· 2017
A wrongfully imprisoned Peruvian teacher taught 140 inmates to read using the Bible — the literacy programme transformed Cell Block 7 and sparked a prison...
She Forgave Her Husband Killer — Adopted His Orphans
Arequipa· 2022-09-01
A Peruvian woman forgave the man who killed her husband, then adopted his two orphaned children. She told him in prison: "Your children are safe."
Former Child Soldiers Met in Church — Became Brothers
Bukavu· 2019-06-15
Two former child soldiers from opposing factions in the Congo War met in a church reconciliation programme. They were baptised together in Lake Kivu.
Genocide Survivor Looked Killer in the Eyes — Forgave
Kibuye Province· 2006-06-01
A Rwandan genocide survivor faced her family's killer at a Gacaca court and publicly forgave him. She now leads a reconciliation ministry in Kigali.
Stolen Generation Elder Forgave — Healed a Community
Arnhem Land· 2005-03-01
An Aboriginal elder from the Stolen Generations forgave those who took her from her family.
Rugby Player Paralysed in Scrum Collapse Found Purpose Coaching Wheelchair Rugby
Pontypridd· 2021-10
A Welsh rugby player paralysed in a scrum collapse was furious at God until a persistent hospital chaplain broke through.
Danielle Strickland: Fear Gave Way to Love
UK / Global· 2024
Danielle Strickland, Salvation Army officer and UK justice advocate, was diagnosed with rare appendiceal cancer. Community love displaced her fear.
Nabeel Qureshi: Love and Peace to the End
Houston· 2024
Apologist Nabeel Qureshi was diagnosed with stomach cancer at 34. His video diary showed faith replacing fear with love and peace, impacting UK churches deeply.