Gospel for Asia Newsletter

Freedom from an Unwelcome Guest

The lines on Magda’s frail face traced the story of a wearisome life. After losing her husband while still a young woman, Magda had struggled to support their daughter, Callee. When Callee eventually married, she was too distant and poor to care for her aged mother. Magda was alone, with no one to look after her, when she became ill. Unable to keep down any foo ...

A Faith Tested by Fire

Surrounded by stark hospital walls, Yitta received devastating news: Her home was no more. While she had been undergoing medical treatment, an electrical fire incinerated six houses, including Yitta’s. The news sent bolts  ...

A Second Chance for Success

Today, teenage Rabee encourages other students to listen to their teachers and be obedient. He actively participates in games, sports and other events. He faithfully does his schoolwork. But Rabee didn’t always show t ...

Desperate Wife Seeks Hope for Her Marriage

Adas’s response—or lack thereof—stifled the small, roadside home. Was he willing to change? GFA pastor Balt had come to the house because Adas’s wife, Para, desperately wanted help. Their marriage was in dire strait ...

Snake Charmers’ Chance to Change Their Lives

At 20 years old, Raddford’s entire world revolved around the catching, taming, training and raising of snakes for snake charming. Nearly every member of Raddford’s remote village depended on wooing snakes to dance  ...

Children Receive Ration Kits During Pandemic

Last year, the coronavirus pandemic sparked a series of economic setbacks—especially for impoverished families. In South Asia, GFA workers rose in response and ensured families had provisions in their time of need. Because  ...

K.P.’s Corner

Too often we forget that we are here for only a short time. All those God has elected to be His are left here on earth as spiritual children to go through the scho ...