If you follow AWR’s stories, you may already know about the Samburu, Turkana and Pokot warriors of Kenya, whose lives are being transformed through AWR Godpods. Many of these men cannot read or write, but the solar-powered audio players have placed the Word of God directly into their hands—in their own language. The results have been remarkable. For generations, these tribes have been caught in a cycle of theft, violence and revenge, often warring against one another. Then Mara Vision, one of our sister ministries, established a school for the warriors and asked AWR to provide Godpods. Thanks to your generous support, so far we’ve supplied 4,600 Godpods in Swahili, and they have revolutionized the lives of these men. Their transformation has been nothing short of miraculous, reminding us once again of the power of God’s Word. For the first time, I’m sharing an interview I recorded with four of these warriors when they traveled to our recent AWR convocation in Uganda. Watch the video below and hear their deeply personal testimonies. Meeting these men and witnessing firsthand what God has done in their lives was an incredible blessing. I love seeing lives changed for God’s kingdom—and I especially love when He uses Adventist World Radio to make it happen! Yours in the Blessed Hope, Jim Howard
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Adventist News from Around the World (24 July 2026)
ACCRA, GHANA ADRA Ghana is urging a shift from emergency relief to long-term recovery as nearly 90,000 households affected by the June 29 floods begin rebuilding their homes and livelihoods. Read the full story here. SILVER SPRING, MARYLAND, USA At the General Conference Creator Summit, Adventist leaders challenged digital creators to see online spaces […] Source: https://atoday.org/adventist-news-from-around-the-world-24-july-2026/
Gabriel De Sagun Remains Missing as Authorities Appeal for Public’s Help
ELMHURST, IL – Authorities and family members are asking the public to help locate 28-year-old Gabriel De Sagun, who has been missing since the afternoon of July 20, 2026, and has been reported endangered. The Hinsdale Seventh-day Adventist Church, in a Facebook post, asked its members and the wider community to pray for his safe […] Source: https://atoday.org/gabriel-de-sagun-remains-missing-as-authorities-appeal-for-publics-help/
When Tragedy Strikes: Lessons from the Story of Lazarus
by Jun Amparo | 23 July 2026 | When was the last time your faith was tested? Have you ever felt like God was not listening when you prayed? Our Christian journey gives no assurance of a smooth sailing as we are confronted by difficulties that test our faith. The story of raising Lazarus from the […] Source: https://atoday.org/when-tragedy-strikes-lessons-from-the-story-of-lazarus/
Inside Story: High-end Fashion for Christ
Inside Story for Friday 24th of July 2026
By Sandra Dombrowski
Cameras are poised, ready to shoot. Models sporting hairstyles that defy gravity and trend-setting fashions wait to walk the runway. A high-end fashion show in New York City is about to begin.
If you peek backstage, you’ll see Isabelle, the woman running the show, pray with each model before sending them down the catwalk.
Isabelle has rubbed shoulders with well-known fashion designers and celebrities. But what stirs her heart most is the ministry happening at Bryant Park Life Hope Center, an urban center of influence where Adventists are reaching people for Christ.
Raised as an Adventist, Isabelle was taught that the world is a ripe field of souls for God. Whatever she has done—ballet, modeling, skateboarding, and now fashion design—she does for Christ. But since God cured her from a debilitating injury, her desire to serve Him has intensified.
When Life Hope Center began in 2021, she had recently been healed. “At that moment, I had experienced so many miracles in my life that I wanted everybody to know,” Isabelle said. “When the Life Hope Center leaders asked for volunteers, I said yes.”
But Isabelle’s impact reaches beyond the doors of the center. Because God has blessed her with success in the fashion world, she has the opportunity to influence an industry where few if any Adventists mingle. She leverages her design concept, fashion show themes, and personal interactions to point people to Christ.
Isabelle issues press releases with an explanation of the inspiration behind the shows, so no one misses the message. “In every collection of clothing I present, ultimately, I’m always pushing the same button, asking the audience to search their hearts, investigate their own actions and motives, and ask themselves, is there a God out there? Should I change? Is there hope for me?” Isabelle explains.
Isabelle also reaches out with her warm personal touch to share God’s love and peace. “After Fashion Week, the people who work with me would call me just to listen to my voice because they said it gives them peace,” she said. “I know that’s God, because I speak too fast to be peaceful!” She prays with the models, the organizers, and anyone in this highly competitive industry who appears anxious. “Some people ask me what church I go to. They say, ‘Wherever you go, I want to go.’ ”
Then Isabelle brings them to Life Hope Center for a program or Bible studies or to one of the area Adventist churches. She finds joy in volunteering at this center of influence. But wouldn’t you say that as she intentionally uses every aspect of her life to win people to Christ, she, herself, is a center of influence? What would happen if every follower of Jesus saw themselves as a center of influence?
To learn more about urban centers of influence and their ministry to plant new groups of Adventist believers, visit urbancenters.org.
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