Annuj and Shakruntla
September 1, 2017
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Annuj and Shakruntla
September 1, 2017
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Annuj and Shakruntla
September 1, 2017
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An arranged marriage. A drunken man filled with hate. God’s love and a woman’s faithfulness.


From a difficult start to their marriage to a strong evangelism ministry, Annuj and Shakruntla have grown in their love for each other and their faith in Jesus Christ. And they have an excitement and passion to share their faith with their family, friends, and community.


In the weeks before their pre-arranged marriage, Annuj planned to kill his fiancée Shakruntla to run away and begin a new life. He says he despised that she was always praying to Jesus and thought she would get in the way of his drinking.


Now, almost 25 years later, Annuj and Shakruntla not only have two grown daughters, but also a marriage like very few people in their area of Punjab, India have. With less than 1.3 percent Christians in Punjab, Annuj and Shakruntla’s marriage stands out because it testifies of Jesus Christ and draws others to Him.


Shakruntla says though her family was Christian, they were also very traditional. She was very disappointed to learn who her parents were arranging for her to marry. Before they were married, Annuj was known as a drunkard who became violent. He says while it initially angered him, it was the witness of Shakruntla praying for him and their marriage that interested him in Christianity. After visiting with his future wife’s pastor, Annuj left his family tradition and began following Christ with his new wife.


The young couple grew in faith not only by attending church, but because they were literate and able to read their Bible. As they grew in faith they desired to share what they were learning, but were not able. Shakruntla explains, “Many of our family and friends felt emptiness, but we couldn’t ask them to read a Bible because they are illiterate.”


Three months ago the couple received a Talking Bible from their church to help them share the Good News of Jesus Christ in their community. Annuj says it helps that the Talking Bible looks like a traditional Bible, so it is received as scripture. The couple says they like to begin by sharing their testimony, and that opens the door for groups to gather and listen to the Talking Bible.

Sitting close together, Shakruntla says they have now become evangelists with their church. She and her husband like to play sections of their Talking Bible which speak of the love of Christ and shows that He died for all.


Annuj adds they particularly like to play the chapters from the Book of Romans for people to learn from. He paraphrased Romans 6:6 by saying, “Our old ways are crucified with Jesus and now removed so they no longer control us.”


The happily married couple says their Talking Bible has completely changed their evangelism ministry. Shakruntla explains the device has opened doors for ministry to the blind, to their illiterate neighbors, and to a nearby orphanage they often visit.


Annuj comments that besides using the Talking Bible for evangelism, even as a reader, he is growing with the spoken Word. He says listening to large portions of Scripture at a time has reminded him of the love of Christ that leads to the cross, His death and resurrection. He adds, “It has been a good reminder that He is coming back soon.”


What an incredible testimony of faithfulness, God’s power, and His working through his servants, Annuj and Shakruntla, to reach those who may never otherwise hear God’s Word.

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July 1, 2025
What happened after Evelina gave up her brewing business? Evelina always called herself a Christian—it was part of her culture. But her life told a different story. She brewed pombe, a homemade millet beer, and sold it out of her home. Every night, intoxicated customers came and went. Drunken fights broke out. Evelina’s children watched as chaos filled their house. And her heart broke as the conflict spread beyond her home and into her entire community. Then one night, God spoke to her. She had a dream. In it, she saw herself reading Ephesians 6—the passage about the armor of God. The next morning, she tried to read the passage. But Evelina struggles to read. She couldn’t understand it. So she turned to a young man in her village who knew the Scriptures. As he explained it, Evelina saw something she had never seen before: Jesus is her warrior, fighting for her. And in that moment, she understood her need for salvation. That day, Evelina chose to follow Christ—not just in word, but in action. She gave up her brewing business, even though it made her husband furious. She walked away from the income—because she had found something greater: hope in Jesus. And as Evelina grew in her faith, everything began to change. Peace replaced chaos. Her home, once filled with drunkenness and shouting, became a place of safety and prayer. She began to attend church every week. But Evelina’s story didn’t end there. She had a deep desire to grow closer to God—and she longed for others in her church, especially those who couldn’t read, to hear God’s Word like she had. So she prayed. And God answered. Her church received a Talking Bible in the Chikogo language. Now, every Sunday, Evelina and her church family gather around it. They listen. They learn. They grow in Christ—together. “I thank God that the Talking Bible is in the Chikogo language,” Evelina says. “It is a blessing to hear the Bible in our own tongue.” Evelina’s transformation—from cultural Christianity to a life fully surrendered to Jesus—was made possible because she heard God’s Word. But there are still many like her... People who call themselves Christians but don’t know the peace of Christ. People caught in cycles of darkness, chaos, and confusion. People who can’t read the Bible—but are desperate to hear it. Will you help us reach them with God’s Word? Your gift will help place Talking Bibles into the hands of non-readers—people like Evelina—so they can finally hear about the hope of Jesus in a way they understand. Evelina’s story shows how hearing God’s Word in your own language changes everything. Your gift today can bring that same hope to others still waiting to hear.
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What happened after Evelina gave up her brewing business? Evelina always called herself a Christian—it was part of her culture. But her life told a different story. She brewed pombe, a homemade millet beer, and sold it out of her home. Every night, intoxicated customers came and went. Drunken fights broke out. Evelina’s children watched as chaos filled their house. And her heart broke as the conflict spread beyond her home and into her entire community. Then one night, God spoke to her. She had a dream. In it, she saw herself reading Ephesians 6—the passage about the armor of God. The next morning, she tried to read the passage. But Evelina struggles to read. She couldn’t understand it. So she turned to a young man in her village who knew the Scriptures. As he explained it, Evelina saw something she had never seen before: Jesus is her warrior, fighting for her. And in that moment, she understood her need for salvation. That day, Evelina chose to follow Christ—not just in word, but in action. She gave up her brewing business, even though it made her husband furious. She walked away from the income—because she had found something greater: hope in Jesus. And as Evelina grew in her faith, everything began to change. Peace replaced chaos. Her home, once filled with drunkenness and shouting, became a place of safety and prayer. She began to attend church every week. But Evelina’s story didn’t end there. She had a deep desire to grow closer to God—and she longed for others in her church, especially those who couldn’t read, to hear God’s Word like she had. So she prayed. And God answered. Her church received a Talking Bible in the Chikogo language. Now, every Sunday, Evelina and her church family gather around it. They listen. They learn. They grow in Christ—together. “I thank God that the Talking Bible is in the Chikogo language,” Evelina says. “It is a blessing to hear the Bible in our own tongue.” Evelina’s transformation—from cultural Christianity to a life fully surrendered to Jesus—was made possible because she heard God’s Word. But there are still many like her... People who call themselves Christians but don’t know the peace of Christ. People caught in cycles of darkness, chaos, and confusion. People who can’t read the Bible—but are desperate to hear it. Will you help us reach them with God’s Word? Your gift will help place Talking Bibles into the hands of non-readers—people like Evelina—so they can finally hear about the hope of Jesus in a way they understand. Evelina’s story shows how hearing God’s Word in your own language changes everything. Your gift today can bring that same hope to others still waiting to hear.
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From Hopelessness to Healing – One Talking Bible Changed a Family—and a Village Walking for days . . . desperate to find peace—only to discover the gods she served could not answer. This was Eesha’s life. She and her husband, Ananda, poured their hearts into rituals, visiting temples, and seeking favor from gods they sought. But when Ananda's kidneys failed and he was on the brink of death, Eesha reached the end of herself. And then something miraculous happened. In that dark moment, Eesha encountered the true and living God . He revealed to her that she and Ananda were sinners in need of repentance—and He promised to never leave them if they chose to follow Him. By God’s mercy, through prayer and by faith, Ananda was healed. He and Eesha were baptized and began their walk with Jesus. Our Father works in many ways to reach His children. People who cannot read must hear His Word. For Eesha and Ananda, God’s way came through a Talking Bible. Though Eesha could not read, the Talking Bible allowed them to listen to God's Word together twice a day. It brought them closer to Jesus and deepened their understanding of His love. This gift didn’t stop with them. Eesha was excited about her new faith. She invited others to listen to the Talking Bible too. Today, six neighbors regularly gather to hear God’s Word. What began as a story of healing has become a story of transformation—a family, a village, changed through the power of God's Word. You can help! Right now, there are many people who need a Talking Bible. Can you help? Will you give a Talking Bible today? Reach the unreached for Jesus. Someone is waiting to hear God’s Word. Your gift of $50 will help place a Talking Bible into the hands of someone who needs to know Jesus Christ and hear about God’s love for them. Every Talking Bible has the power to change a life, a family, and even a village. Will you join us today to bring hope to those who need it most? Your support and prayers will help spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ! Together, we will make a difference with God's Word.
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July 1, 2025
What happened after Evelina gave up her brewing business? Evelina always called herself a Christian—it was part of her culture. But her life told a different story. She brewed pombe, a homemade millet beer, and sold it out of her home. Every night, intoxicated customers came and went. Drunken fights broke out. Evelina’s children watched as chaos filled their house. And her heart broke as the conflict spread beyond her home and into her entire community. Then one night, God spoke to her. She had a dream. In it, she saw herself reading Ephesians 6—the passage about the armor of God. The next morning, she tried to read the passage. But Evelina struggles to read. She couldn’t understand it. So she turned to a young man in her village who knew the Scriptures. As he explained it, Evelina saw something she had never seen before: Jesus is her warrior, fighting for her. And in that moment, she understood her need for salvation. That day, Evelina chose to follow Christ—not just in word, but in action. She gave up her brewing business, even though it made her husband furious. She walked away from the income—because she had found something greater: hope in Jesus. And as Evelina grew in her faith, everything began to change. Peace replaced chaos. Her home, once filled with drunkenness and shouting, became a place of safety and prayer. She began to attend church every week. But Evelina’s story didn’t end there. She had a deep desire to grow closer to God—and she longed for others in her church, especially those who couldn’t read, to hear God’s Word like she had. So she prayed. And God answered. Her church received a Talking Bible in the Chikogo language. Now, every Sunday, Evelina and her church family gather around it. They listen. They learn. They grow in Christ—together. “I thank God that the Talking Bible is in the Chikogo language,” Evelina says. “It is a blessing to hear the Bible in our own tongue.” Evelina’s transformation—from cultural Christianity to a life fully surrendered to Jesus—was made possible because she heard God’s Word. But there are still many like her... People who call themselves Christians but don’t know the peace of Christ. People caught in cycles of darkness, chaos, and confusion. People who can’t read the Bible—but are desperate to hear it. Will you help us reach them with God’s Word? Your gift will help place Talking Bibles into the hands of non-readers—people like Evelina—so they can finally hear about the hope of Jesus in a way they understand. Evelina’s story shows how hearing God’s Word in your own language changes everything. Your gift today can bring that same hope to others still waiting to hear.
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May 29, 2025
From Hopelessness to Healing – One Talking Bible Changed a Family—and a Village Walking for days . . . desperate to find peace—only to discover the gods she served could not answer. This was Eesha’s life. She and her husband, Ananda, poured their hearts into rituals, visiting temples, and seeking favor from gods they sought. But when Ananda's kidneys failed and he was on the brink of death, Eesha reached the end of herself. And then something miraculous happened. In that dark moment, Eesha encountered the true and living God . He revealed to her that she and Ananda were sinners in need of repentance—and He promised to never leave them if they chose to follow Him. By God’s mercy, through prayer and by faith, Ananda was healed. He and Eesha were baptized and began their walk with Jesus. Our Father works in many ways to reach His children. People who cannot read must hear His Word. For Eesha and Ananda, God’s way came through a Talking Bible. Though Eesha could not read, the Talking Bible allowed them to listen to God's Word together twice a day. It brought them closer to Jesus and deepened their understanding of His love. This gift didn’t stop with them. Eesha was excited about her new faith. She invited others to listen to the Talking Bible too. Today, six neighbors regularly gather to hear God’s Word. What began as a story of healing has become a story of transformation—a family, a village, changed through the power of God's Word. You can help! Right now, there are many people who need a Talking Bible. Can you help? Will you give a Talking Bible today? Reach the unreached for Jesus. Someone is waiting to hear God’s Word. Your gift of $50 will help place a Talking Bible into the hands of someone who needs to know Jesus Christ and hear about God’s love for them. Every Talking Bible has the power to change a life, a family, and even a village. Will you join us today to bring hope to those who need it most? Your support and prayers will help spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ! Together, we will make a difference with God's Word.
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May 1, 2025
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Bharathamma’s family is growing in faith and sharing God’s love with others. “ I can learn the Word of God from the Talking Bible,” says Bharathamma. “Personally, I’m getting encouraged every time I listen. ” Bharathamma’s story is one of transformation and hope. Living in a small farming village in India, she never had the opportunity to go to school. Like many women in her community, she spent her life raising children and working in the fields. Fourteen years ago, when she became a follower of Jesus, she longed to read the Bible. But unable to read, she relied on her pastor’s Sunday sermons, memorizing scripture as best as she could. Her pastor often repeated Bible stories just so she could retain every word. A year ago, everything changed. Bharathamma’s pastor gave her a Talking Bible. For the first time, she could hear the scriptures in her own home, not just on Sundays. She began listening to God’s Word for an hour every day with her son and daughter-in-law. The results have been life-changing. Her daughter-in-law, who had previously professed faith but stopped attending church, and her son, who had been distant from the faith, started listening with her. Over the course of a year, the scriptures began to work in their hearts. Now, the entire family attends church together every week. “ Easily I can understand now,” Bharathamma says. “It’s really good to have the Talking Bible in my family. I keep it safe so that I can use it for a long time. ” Stories like Bharathamma’s are happening across India, where millions of people cannot read but long to know God’s Word. A Talking Bible opens the door for individuals and families to experience the life-changing power of scripture —bringing hope, faith, and renewal. With your help, stories like Bharathamma’s are possible. Your generosity brings the Word of God into homes where it can inspire transformation and hope. Will you join us in placing a Talking Bible in the hands of someone like Bharathamma? For just $50 , you can help provide a Talking Bible to someone in need. Your gift will help transform not only an individual’s life but their entire family and community. The need is urgent. There are millions of non-readers in India who, like Bharathamma, are eager to hear God’s Word and share it with their loved ones. Together, we can equip them with Talking Bibles— a tool that helps them grow in faith and bring others to Jesus. Your gift will make an eternal impact , allowing families like Bharathamma’s to grow in faith and share God’s love with others. Thank you for helping bring God’s Word to those who need it most.
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