ITMI Monthly asks Tim Keller about his crazy plan to ship Bibles to Africa, and why he’s focusing on youth when others aren’t.
Transforming Minds
A low groan came from the cot in the corner of the room. Her three-year-old son tossed restlessly, entangling himself in the thin covering she’d placed over him. There was no relief from the Zambian heat, and the fever just kept rising. Lily felt so powerless, watching him suffer. She knew the people of her church were praying for her son, but thought, “I need to do something more.”
Gathering him into her arms, she set out, stepping carefully over the rutted ground. She was going to see the witch doctor…
Helping Widows and Orphans, Investing in the Church
January 2013 Justina MumbaJustina Mumba (right) is a widow aged 79 living in Kalingalinga township near Lusaka, Zambia. She lost all her children and some of her grandchildren to HIV/AIDS. Three grandchildren remain and they are in her care. The mother of the children died first and their father died in November 2012. She is […]
Thank You for…
November 2012 Thank You For… Feeding the Samaritan ChildrenMonthly Food for the 95 Samaritan Children. Thank you for your prayers and continued sacrificial support to feed 95 Samaritan children. They survive and concentrate in class because you gave for their monthly ration without which they would be in the streets of Lusaka or else where […]
Why I Let My Daughter Chat With A Human Trafficker
I watched as my five-year-old innocently chatted with an older man that could only be described as creepy – to anyone but a five-year-old. It was a peaceful afternoon. We were at the market. The colorful produce of Africa surrounded us. The sun glinted off her hair, immortalizing the moment and her childlike beauty. She happily chatted with him. I don’t remember what she was talking about because inside my head, a voice was screaming, “NO!!!”
Blessings
Do you want God’s blessings in your life? I am pretty sure that all of us would respond with a resounding YES!!!!!! If so, then what do God’s blessings look like? Are they material or physical? Temporal or eternal? Lasting or fading? A lot of times God has blessed us and we don’t even realize […]
Beautiful Feet
“Good news!” was all the young boy could manage between breaths. The women, most balancing heavy jugs of water on their heads while carrying one in each hand, kept walking toward their village just a few steps ahead. They moved only their eyes toward the boy, who again heralded breathlessly, “Good news!”
A New Pump – Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!
John JereJust a quick note of thanks to you for your prayers and support. Thanks for being sensitive and compassionate and for your help to fix a new water pump. Thanks to Steve Evers and all ITMI partners for your prayers and support. We have built a small house and put in strong steel to […]
Mission: Clean Water for Lukulu
August 2012 Drilling Boreholes for the Lukulu People We praise God for His divine provision of funds for us to go and preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and disciple the people of Lukulu west. For the first time, we will provide clean water for the local residents. We have hired a company from Lusaka, […]
Struggling for Our Next Meal
Margaret Sakala Margaret did not have food for all the children who depend on her. She prayed to God and looked for piece work so that she would work with her hands and put food on the table but she did not get any opportunity to work. She came back hopelessly, children crying for food, […]
