Category Archives: Country
What’s a Witch Doctor to Do?
For 70 years, as the face of world Christianity has changed, MAF staff have had the privilege of seeing local believers step up to the challenge of leading their churches. The rapid growth of Christianity in places like the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) does not come without challenges. One of which is the […]
It’s the Little Things
This story comes to us from MAF pilot John Dalton. John flies a Cessna Caravan floatplane and is based out of Merauke in Papua, Indonesia.
“Soap and towels… don’t forget to buy the soap and towels,” Dr. Mia told me. I half-heartedly told her, “Ok,” but in my mind I was thinking how those things aren’t […]
Blessings or Garbage?
A friend/mentor of mine picks a verse each year to be the “theme verse” for that year. After hearing a sermon last Sunday on Philippians chapter 3, I decided my theme verses for 2015 would be Philippians 3:7-8:
In one version I read, the word “gains” was translated “assets” and the word “loss” was translated “liabilities.” […]
Let it Go
I know what is probably going through your mind when you read that title: visions of ice princesses casting ice to the all too familiar Disney tune. Sorry if it’s in your head the rest of the day, but this post is about how Indonesia has taught me to let go of some things—to be […]
A Mirror and a Shirt
The Gospel flourishes among the Wano people
“God’s Word showed me I couldn’t live good enough. I had a huge sin debt. The one way is through Jesus alone,” said Liku, a man from the Wano tribe of Indonesia.
Liku shared this revelation with a Mission Aviation Fellowship pilot on the day an MAF KODIAK first landed […]