Always learning: the changing landscape of Indigenous translation
David Blackman has been working with Alyawarr speakers of Central Australia for almost 30 years. We caught up with David to find out what he has discovered during that time.
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Called North
What are some of the adjustments involved in cross-cultural work? AuSIL Publicist, Melody Kube, shares some of the insights she has discovered after living in the Northern Hemisphere and in the Northern Territory.
Nobody else has a message like that
Working alongside local translators has shown the AuSIL team involved with the PEV translation how much God's Word has the power to transform lives when it is communicated in a clear and effective way. Kathy Dadd explains more.
The one who calls you is faithful
At certain times in our lives, God calls us to do (or surrender) something for him that requires a large measure of faith. Wycliffe Australia CEO, Max Sahl, explains why we need to hold fast to the words that 'the one who calls you is faithful' (1 Thess 5:24).
Remembering God
In 2021, we pause to remember God and all he has done over the many years of Bible translation ministry in our country and throughout the world. Remembering God’s faithfulness is a major theme that keeps appearing throughout Scripture. Why? Because we have a great tendency to forget!
For God, nothing is impossible
In the words of Luke 1:37, 'with God, nothing will be impossible' (NKJV). But how about keeping a Bible translation project going during a global pandemic? What about translators not being able to travel freely to the office due to COVID restrictions? Belinda explains how the Papuan Malay team did indeed see God do the 'impossible' when they put their trust in him.
Prayer coordination: the bridge that connects
Lindsay and Lola Fairhead have recently taken on the role of Prayer Coordinators for Wycliffe Australia. Lindsay shares about the importance of organising informed prayer to support the work of Bible translation throughout the world
A call for peace: ‘retribution is in God’s hands’
How did two Bible verses help to end bloodshed and bring peace to two warring villages in PNG? Discover how the power of God's Word in the language that people understand best has the power to completely transform hearts and entire communities!
Making a way: the Red Sea Centre
Mark and Lorene van Rossen are setting up a unique counselling centre to deliver people from a place of brokenness to one of healing. Discover more about the Red Sea Centre.
Jessie’s journey: recognising God’s fingerprints
Seeing real cross-cultural workers on the field helped Jessie realised that they are just ordinary people like her. Discover how God has used every step of Jessie's journey in her service to the global Church.
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