When Jyothi tries to teach and disciple his congregation through Scripture, the barrier of illiteracy becomes a problem.
Priayanka’s story reminds us that there are followers of Christ in hard-to-reach places.
We are so thankful for you and for all that you do to give non-readers the chance to hear God’s Word on a Talking Bible.
“I would only hear the Talking Bible at church on Sundays,” says Achan. “Once I received [a Talking Bible], I would listen and share it at our coffee ceremony.”
Mongalsing and his wife never had a Bible before. They can’t read, so they’ve never really had a use for a Bible—even though they are Christians.
Norman’s church struggles with division over doctrinal issues. People who cannot read don’t trust the teachings of the few readers in the church.
“Being alone in the camp is so painful,” he says. “You have to forgive.”
Thirty years ago, Mary was a refugee. Forced to leave her war-torn homeland, Mary and many others arrived in Ethiopia to start a fresh life.
God changed Samson’s life, but Samson had no way of reading the Bible.
Jacob is an evangelist in India. Every day, he goes from house to house, telling people about the love of God.
“Even as a bishop, it is hard to read so much,” says Joshua. That’s why he is so happy to get Talking Bibles.
“We should be busy with the Word of God,” says Abigail, “not work.”