The fruit of perseverance
What do you say to a group of young people who are just taking their first steps on the journey of Bible translation? Wycliffe Australia's CEO Max Sahl shares how he encouraged translators in South Asia to persevere.
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Eyes on the prize!
What motivates and enables our members around the world to keep persevering through problems, pressures and yes, pandemics? The secret is out … they have their eyes on ‘the prize’! When the Apostle Paul wrote to the early believers about running for the ‘prize’, what did he have in mind? Lyn Wake explains.
Let us run, run, run the race
When a young lady from the peace corps was assigned to the village in Chad where Elly Sharp's team was translating the New Testament, she asked her ‘What makes you stay?’ Read Elly's encouraging reflections on the goal that kept her and her family going during very difficult times.
Is it worth it? What motivates mother-tongue translators?
What motivates mother-tongue translators who often leave their families and friends, face persecution and many years of difficult work? These are some stories of people from South Asia to inspire you ...
Bible Engagement: Immersed in Scripture
Josh Bartlett is a Wycliffe member encouraging people to engage with the Bible in Australia. We recently asked Josh how we can stay connected to God and immersed in his Word during this time of isolation.
Stitches in time
How does a family celebrate 45 years of memories in a single trip? Discover what made this recent Bible dedication so special.
Motivated by Pastor Korah and Grandma Sese
Translation projects take time and perseverance. Discover how a local pastor and a devoted grandmother motivated Ross and Lyndal and their team to complete the Baki New Testament translation.
A Peter of all trades
Peter and Sally Tyson’s journey reads like an adventure novel, with many twists and turns along the way. Situations have not always gone according to plan and Peter’s role has continually changed over the years but he has been open to being used by God whenever a situation or need has arisen. Peter officially 'retired' after 25 years and we are grateful for the perseverance and grace of our ‘Peter of all trades’.
Power in the Word: Moba literacy classes
Wycliffe Today June 2020 Djadame is an apprentice seamstress. She comes from a poor family in Ghana and was only able to attend school in French for two years. Djadame explains how an opportunity ...
Satan repents
God’s Word is so powerful it even brought Satan to a believing faith in Jesus … well, a man voicing the role of Satan for the Jesus Film in a village in the delta country of southern Papua New Guinea, that is! A translation team leader in the area had organised 80 people to participate as voice over roles for the film. There was just one role left to fill that nobody wanted: Satan. Then he met Thomas*, a young man who was willing to give the role a go …
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