Miraculous Healing in Thailand

Written by Tez Brooks Sunday, 14 August 2011 00:00

For years Nalo (name changed), a Lahu woman in Thailand, could not clench her fists, and the pain in her fingers caused her sleepless nights. She heard that Global Aid Network of Australia (GAiN) was coming to her village. Desperate, she came to the Thailand mobile medical clinic. She waited for hours to see the medical team. Finally—after seeing our doctor—she asked for prayer before leaving.

According to ministry leader, Daniel Win, when the team prayed for Nalo she suddenly was able to move her fingers. Thrilled, she asked for complete healing. The team realised she had a string and amulet tied around her wrist—a sign of spirit worship. The team asked Nalo if she wanted to put her trust in the one, true God and then ask Him for complete healing. She refused, insisting the bracelet was helping ward off evil spirits. She then bargained for God to first heal her completely; only then would she place her trust in the Lord. When the team told her she could not bargain with God, Nalo said: “Then I will bargain with the team. Pray for my healing and if God grants your wish, I will believe.” Knowing Jesus pursues people to great lengths in order to win their hearts, the team agreed and asked the Lord to grant her a good night’s sleep and a pain-free day. Then they invited Nalo to breakfast to see what the Lord might do overnight to prove His love for her.

Hester's Story

Written by Jennifer Lu Sunday, 31 July 2011 00:00

Being born in a Christian family with two loving parents, God was always in Hester’s life, but not in the centre. Therefore as the worldly value of materialism infused her high school environment, Hester fell into this mindset.

She recalls, “I think being in that environment puts pressure on you… It’s all about competition, acceptance and approval, looking your best, being popular – my girlfriends and I were like our daddy’s princess…” Hester eventually stood at a crossroad, questioning the Christian world-views she’s always held in her heart. “I kept wondering if I really believed it, or had I been led to believe it. So it was a real struggle for me.”

Reaching Aussie Ladies

Written by Tez Brooks Sunday, 17 July 2011 00:00

Australian women are survivors. However, no matter how resilient they appear, everyone needs some sense of purpose, value and significance in life. We all need a place to belong that is safe and encouraging. This is what is offered through The Significant Woman, a ministry of Campus Crusade for Christ Australia that reaches women of all ages, in any season of life.

Lighting The Way

Written by Tez Brooks Sunday, 03 July 2011 00:00

Matt and Angus spent a few weeks of their summer holiday on a Student Life Summer Project. One moonless night when they were given the challenge to go out and talk to people about Jesus, Matt, Angus and some other friends approached two girls and a fisherman. Matt started chatting with the girls, while Angus talked to the fisherman.

The fisherman had no experience of Christianity and only knew “God” as a swear word. Angus asked the fisherman how he would react if he could have a personal relationship with God. The man said he would be interested. At this point Angus wanted to use the tract he had with him to help communicate the message but realised it was too dark to read.