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Showing that God answers prayer
A young Moroccan lady in university had some papers that she needed to recover from a couple of trainings that she had taken. But she thought that she’d probably have to re-take the trainings to obtain them. I prayed with her that she would not have to waste time doing that unless God had a…
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Sharing the Gospel in a hospital waiting room
On our team we’ve been trying to answer the question, “What’s it going to take to see a church planting movement in Morocco?” And the answer is meeting more people so we can find the right people, the ones that God is preparing. So our mantra is, “I’m a person of interest looking for a…
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Freely giving blessings
As you go, proclaim this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven has come near.’ Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give. Matthew 10:7-8 Jesus calls out twelve disciples to be with Him. These are the twelve He will build into their lives. Right…
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Ramadan Stories
During Ramadan in Morocco, life was turned upside down. Live during the night, try to sleep during day time. During Ramadan this year we had possibilities to share, even with people who are normally not that interested. We look back on a blessed season together, still lots of things to learn but we are certainly…
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Bread of Life
A Moroccan woman recently told a worker about a dream she had. The woman said that in her dream the worker’s husband came to her with a bag full of pieces of bread and a bottle of something to drink. The woman didn’t know what it meant and asked the worker for the meaning. The…
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Stories with a shopkeeper
A worker in Morocco has been sharing the stories of Jesus to a shopkeeper. The shopkeeper was so enthralled with the stories that he has been sharing them with his friends. The next time the worker went into the shop another man was there to listen to the stories! Please pray that the shopkeeper’s heart…
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Praying for Marrakech
Marrakech is a famous tourist destination in Morocco. The beautiful red-coloured city has captured the imagination of people all over the world for centuries. A city of about 1.2 million people, the Church is very small. This is the capital of folk Islam where ancient African folk practises combine with more orthodox Islam. The famous…
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North Africa Migration
Every summer, Moroccans living in Europe cross back into North Africa for their summer vacations. Several missions work together each summer to distribute Christian materials at the ports. This year, they are noticing a resistance to their distribution because this year Ramadan falls directly over the heaviest travel time. Many Moroccans are afraid of God’s…
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Ramadan in Morocco
July is a hot month for most of Morocco. Coastal regions keep mild but inland temperatures soar to 40 – 50 degrees celsius! Imagine not being able to drink water during the day in these temperatures! Back in the Spring, many people in Morocco were already beginning to get anxious about another summer Ramadan. Some…
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Whisper the Name of Jesus
When a child is born in Morocco, the grandfather or father of the child will whisper in their ear the Shahada, the chant that declares that there is only one God and Mohammed is his prophet. This is the first thing the new baby hears. From that moment on that child is said to be…