"I will never leave my Jesus" -- a 22-year-old's testimony

	This week's story is not only an incredible testimony of God's faithfulness, but it also shares how God can use a Christmas gift to be an answer to prayer! When she was only a teenager, Kavana's father passed away suddenly, and life became very difficult for her and her mom. Though she grew up in a Christian home, Kavana never really knew Jesus in a personal way. Read Kavana's firsthand testimony of God's faithfulness in her life, and see how she can confidently say, "No matter what problem may come into my personal or family life, I will never leave my Jesus." Read Kavana's testimony “For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given . . . and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” — Isaiah 9:6 Give Christmas Gifts in Honor of Someone You Love Did you know you can give gifts through GFA's Christmas Gift Catalog in honor of someone you love? Connect your friends or family to the mission field in a unique and special way this year, and make a difference in families' lives in Asia in Jesus' name. Look through the gifts. Download a FREE Christmas-y Wallpaper! You can download this Christmas wallpaper for FREE to use on your Desktop, Tablet or Smartphone! We hope you are encouraged by this verse to remember what Christmas is really all about: Our Savior Jesus Christ coming as the Light of the world. Download the wallpaper. The Deadline for GFA School of Discipleship in August Is Coming Up Fast! Would you like to spend a year growing in the Lord, serving in missions and learning what it means to be a disciple of Christ? That's what the School of Discipleship is all about. The application deadline for the August 2017 class is coming up fast! So learn more about the program, and ask God if this is what He has for your life this next year. Learn more about the program. You Shop. Amazon Gives ... To Gospel for Asia Did you know your Christmas shopping can help desperate people in Asia find hope? Online shopping at AmazonSmile is an easy and automatic way for you to bring practical help and eternal hope to people in Asia—at no cost to you. Sign up today. Live-stream the 23rd Graduation of Gospel for Asia School of Discipleship In just a few days, 11 School of Discipleship students will graduate! Save the date for Tuesday, December 20 at 4:00 p.m. (CST). On our website, you can add a handy reminder for the event to your calendar. We hope you are able to watch the graduation and join us in celebrating God's faithfulness in these students' lives! Save the date and stream in live. Sponsor a National Missionary Sponsor a Woman Missionary Sponsor a Child
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Scripture is taken from the New King James Version. Copyright ©1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

She longed to be loved by her mom and dad

Madura smiled, pretending to be okay when other people were around. But inside she wanted to cry; she felt like no one truly cared for her.
	Dear Queruel, Madura smiled when she was in the company of others. From the outside she pretended everything was ok—but it wasn't. Loneliness and rejection filled her aching heart. As a little girl, Madura hadn't experienced what every child longs for: to be loved by their mom and dad. Read her story “Being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.” — Philippians 1:6 Leprosy Patient to Lioness: The 100-Year Journey Ever since she was a child, Sanjushree isolated herself because of her disease. But when she discovered who Jesus was, she believed without a doubt that He could heal her leprosy. She is now over 100 years old and praises God for who she is today: as bold as a lion. Read her testimony. Laura is SEW Close to Finishing Her myGFA Campaign! "Sewing is my hobby," Laura says, "but it is a lifeline for some women." For her 60th birthday, Laura wanted to bless 60 women in Asia with a new sewing machine! Using myGFA, she started a campaign and is now at 90% of her goal. On behalf of the women in Asia, she says, "Thank you for making their dreams come true!" See Laura's campaign. Field Story: A Father's Heart Trapped in a Bottle Giri's life was a picture of demolition. Day after day, from sun up to sun down, his life centered around buying and consuming alcohol. Giri's cravings bound his working hands, causing him to neglect all of his responsibilities in the attempt to satisfy his addiction. Read how he found freedom. Free E-book: Reflecting His Image by K.P. Yohannan K.P. Yohannan takes us on a journey back to God's original purpose for each of our lives: to reflect Christ's likeness. In these short chapters, K.P. reminds us that we don't HAVE to be content with superficial Christianity. Download this free e-book and see how your life can reflect His image to those around you. Download the free e-book. Double the Blessing of What You've Already Given Want to double your donations to GFA? A little extra time is all it takes to multiply your impact and blessing. You can visit our website or ask your HR director if your employer will match your donations to GFA. If so, fill out the form and your donations (up to the past 3-12 months) could be doubled or even tripled! That's a good investment of time with eternal rewards! Learn more here. Sponsor a National Missionary Sponsor a Woman Missionary Sponsor a Child
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Scripture is taken from the New King James Version. Copyright ©1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.