Seeing the Holy Spirit at Work is Extraordinary!
Have you ever prayed for months and years for the salvation of a particular person? Sometimes it’s easy to become discouraged and wonder if it’s any use. Carole* was an older woman and an unbeliever. However, she had a sister and a daughter who had been praying faithfully for her salvation for a long time. […]
It has given me the ability to defend my faith
“It helped me see all of the connections of the Bible more clearly so that I can be confident and equipped to share my faith with others.” This was one of the comments received from students at a Bible institute in Ontario this past fall. GoodSeed staff members John Cross and Troy Johnstone were there […]
Any sign of religious belief was a sign of weakness
If you met Adrien* today, you would never guess that just a few short years ago, he was an atheist who battled inner loneliness and emptiness. All you will see is a fulfilled father and husband, who is now a missionary along with his family. How did this transformation occur? Adrien grew up in Quebec, […]
The Murphys: Journeying towards the truth together
Kent’s story: I now know there’s significantly more to life Kent was raised in a small town in the heartland of the United States. Growing up, he went to church most weeks, attended the local Vacation Bible School each summer and was generally a good church boy. As a teenager, he got a part-time job […]
We need to convey more of the gospel story
Derek* was just a young associate pastor starting his first job at a church when he crossed paths with Nick. Derek’s zeal for sharing the gospel had led him to hand out numerous tracts and speak to many people about God’s love in sending Jesus to earth to die for them. His presentation of the […]
It all points to Jesus
A chronological and systematic approach to presenting the Bible’s message is not only invaluable for leading unbelievers to understand the gospel. It is also a powerful means of establishing believers in their faith and preparing them to share the gospel with others. We recently heard of a pastor who recognizes this. As a result he […]
The best weekend of my entire life!
It’s an idyllic village nestled in an out-of-the-way corner along the north Atlantic coast. On this early spring evening, a group of about 15 people, ranging from teenagers to middle-aged, have just completed a weekend retreat. They are eagerly anticipating an upcoming missions trip to Central America. The weekend has proven to be pivotal in […]
I don’t want to be a Christian
The voice on the phone had a note of concern. “Mom, before you come, I want to let you know that Mei Ling* is coming over shortly. She’s really hurting and she wants to talk.” After her daughter hung up, Haley paused for a moment. She had been about to leave for Stephanie’s home to […]
You don’t need to be a rocket scientist in evangelism to do this!
When Barry* called the GoodSeed office to order resources, he asked if he could pop in for a visit. “I want to share with you what I’ve been doing since the TERM Seminar,” he said. A short time later, he dropped by at lunch time. He had driven for over two hours but was eager […]
I have relationships with churches, not God
Rose* looked up as the weekly ladies’ Bible study leader approached her. “Something’s come up. Can you fill in for me?” Rose agreed and took the opportunity to share the gospel briefly as part of her talk. Afterwards, Amy, a native lady, approached her. “Every church I’ve been to has talked about having a relationship […]