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Falling in Love Again (Part 1)

The following appeared in the most recent Voice of the Martyrs publication. Michael Wurmbrand, son of (VOM) founder Pastor Richard Wurmbrand, was orphaned while both parents were Christian prisoners in communist Romania.  One lady received six years in prison just … Continue reading

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A Hatchet or a Scalpel?

The wedding of the Lamb has come and his bride has made herself ready.  Fine linen, bright and clean, was given her to wear. (Fine linen stands for the righteous acts of the saints.) Revelation 19:7-8 Note that the parenthetical … Continue reading

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God Provides

Yesterday, we were directed to a blog that we found so powerful and moving, we wanted to share it here.  Katie Davis is a 19 year old college student who has lived in Uganda since 2007, and has just returned … Continue reading

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Cephas Mugabi to receive FREE heart treatment!

John and Esther’s second son, Cephas, was born with a heart condition that has needed to be corrected.  They first learned of his condition in March of 2007, and having been on a waiting list for 18 months, he has … Continue reading

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The Good, the Bad & the Beautiful

The Good We have great news to report this week! The school’s safety needs are almost entirely funded.  As you may recall, due to a series of 30 school fires in Uganda, the Ministry of Education began closing schools, and … Continue reading

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Albertine

“Now that I have seen, I am now responsible.  Faith without deeds is dead.” In today’s blog, we are simply sharing an incredible song written by Brooke Fraser after she traveled to Rwanda, Africa.  It’s one of those songs you … Continue reading

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Behind these Walls

This is the wall behind which thousands of men have met Christ. One of the most difficult tests for any preacher in the world is talking to a man or woman who the Courts of the World have already condemned … Continue reading

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Christians Burned & Hacked to Pieces

WARNING:  GRAPHIC IMAGES BELOW Yes, this web site is about Nkumba, Uganda. But even more than that, it is about Christians imitating Christ, loving others–all around the globe– with all that we have and all that we are.  Christ has … Continue reading

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Grace Giving

2 Corinthians 8 is the popular biblical passage on “grace giving.”  Paul instructs the Corinthians that as they excel in other areas, they are to excel also in this act of grace–namely giving. Recently, I was struck by the scriptural … Continue reading

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Pastor John Mugabi “Restoring Hope to the Orphan Child”

Dear Friends, I greet you in the precious name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. I also convey warm greetings from our community here at Nkumba.  First of all, I thank Him for your individual lives, families, work and … Continue reading

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Pastor John Mugabi "Restoring Hope to the Orphan Child"

Dear Friends, I greet you in the precious name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. I also convey warm greetings from our community here at Nkumba.  First of all, I thank Him for your individual lives, families, work and … Continue reading

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Pastor of Megachurch- “advocate for simplicity & generosity”

A friend recently gave us an article in World magazine* about another bold model of kingdom-centered living.  The senior pastor of a California megachurch, Francis Chan,  is “a resolute advocate for simplicity and generosity… (He) has downsized into a 1,000 … Continue reading

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