I was reading an article about a charitable organization providing water pumps to rural villages in Africa: "In Africa, Christianity changes people's hearts. It brings a spiritual transformation. The rebirth is real. The change is good." Why did that quote jump off the page at me? Because it was written by a confirmed atheist.
You can read the article for yourself, but this man is realizing that he sees a tangible difference between the impact of Christians in the area compared to the work done by secular organizations. He says that he used to believe that if faith was needed to motivate the missionaries to help, then fine: but that what counted was the help, not the faith. But he now says this view simply doesn't fit the facts. He explains that even though he's been refusing to see it his entire life, the reality is that faith matters. Instead of them being close-minded and ruled by fear, he recognized that the converts he encountered in Malawi were actually the most liberated and relaxed people in that culture.
That's so cool that seeds of kindness planted in Africa are even having a direct impact on people from other countries. When was the last time you showed God's love to someone with no strings attached? Did you use an AlreadyPaid4.com card? I'd love to hear your story!
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