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"Blessed is a man who endures trials, because when he passes the test he will receive the crown of life that He has promised to those who love Him" - James 1:12, HCSB In a remote Buddhist village, a brave man built a small house so he could live among the people and share the Good News, which was not well received. He was mocked and pelted with stones, his house was set on fire and the village leader drove him from the village. But the young man relocated a mile away and continued to pray for the people. When the village leader suffered a stroke and was paralyzed, the young man was asked to come; he prayed for the village leader and he was healed. Although the leader did not become a believer, he allowed the evangelist to share freely in the village. The first convert was the daughter of the village leader. The young man later married her and became a permanent member of the village. The name of Jesus is being celebrated by believers won to the Lord by this simple man who loved them enough to persevere with joy and grace.
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