When “Cain” heard that his daughter and her husband had accepted Christ, he was stunned. When the woman and her husband decided to move in order to attend a Bible school, Cain was infuriated. Cain confronted Naaman, who had led them to Christ and began...
Many of the deaf population in Niger are considered outcasts. Often, those that are deaf are no longer called by their given name, but are referred to by a name that literally means, “that person does not understand.” Pray for favor for the deaf Christians and...
Fadas are conversation groups where men daily gather to escape boredom, share job opportunities, discuss politics and religion, drink tea, and share life with one another. Pray that as these fadas assemble throughout Niamey and surrounding cities, the Gospel of Jesus Christ would permeate their...
“Kader” was known for his powerful dark magic. He earned his money by creating powders, reciting incantations, and performing ceremonies in cemeteries in order to enable thieves to break into the homes of others undetected. When Kader heard the Good News, he walked away from...
In Hausa culture, mothers believe that when a new baby is born, they must never leave the baby alone in the room for fear that evil spirits will transform the child. They believe that if the child is left unattended, an evil spirit will rob...
“Muriel” has been faithfully sharing the Gospel with every woman she meets. She frequently invites other women in her village to come over to learn to sew and knit while they listen to the Bible in Hausa. Many Hausa women are accepting Christ, being baptized,...
Many Zarma fear rainbows. Some believe that rainbows are serpents that hide in wells and bodies of water that emerge in the rainy season to kill or torment anyone or anything they see from above. Others believe that rainbows are spirits who curse the people...
While prayer walking in a new village, two church planters met a man who told them that he had lost his donkey several months ago and although he had been relentlessly searching for his donkey, he had not found it. The men prayed for the...
The Ténéré Tree was at one time considered the most isolated tree on Earth. It was the only tree for over 400 kilometers (250 mi) in the Sahara desert in the northeastern region of Niger. It was once a well-known landmark among nomads and along caravan routes. It...
“Chatou” was born into a family steeped in demonic witchcraft, but she came to Christ after a Christian family welcomed her into their home. Chatou developed a deep love for the word of God and became passionate about evangelism. But Chatou was at times deceitful...