“Greetings in Christ to all dear ones,
My name is Q, I am 41 years old. I was born into a very religious family, and at the age of 30, I even went on pilgrimage to Karbala. But today, I feel both regret and gratitude!
I regret that I spent so many years of my life in ignorance and under the bondage of Islam, living far from God. Yet I am grateful that the Lord, in His mercy, gave me and my family the chance to come to know the true and living God and to believe in Him.
It has now been one year since I came to faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, and for six months I have been following the Afghanistan House Church Facebook page. Thanks to the teaching podcasts from this church in the media, I have learned many valuable lessons.
Two months ago, I was introduced to Brother F through the House Church Facebook page of Afghanistan, and this brought me great joy. Dear brothers and sisters, today I can clearly say that I thank and praise God, who sent Jesus Christ for our salvation and redemption. As I said in the beginning, I was born into a deeply religious Muslim family, but during all those years I never received blessing through my prayers or devotions.
But from the day I came to know the true God and believed in His only Son, Jesus Christ, I have received many blessings. For example, my daily provision has increased, my sick son has been healed, and love and harmony have been restored in my family.
Today, with all my heart, I rejoice and worship the Living God, Jesus Christ. Amen.”
“Greetings, my name is S., I am 21 years old, and I have been living alone in Pakistan for the past three years. My parents have passed away, and I had a brother who once served as a soldier in the Afghan National Army under the Republic government.
When the Taliban took control, after four months they came and arrested my brother for interrogation. He was never released. I went to many relatives and neighbors for help, but no one stood with me. Finally, I went myself to the provincial command office. When I entered, they also captured me, and for several months I was kept under a Taliban officer who did with me whatever he pleased.
I had lost all hope in people and in everything—even in God. One night, after severe suffering, I cried out loudly, “God, if You are real, why have You forgotten me?” The Taliban officer beat me again with a whip, and I fainted. In that unconscious state, I saw someone come to me and say, “My daughter, I have not forgotten you.”
When I awoke, I saw that no one was beside me, and I was lying in ruins, too weak to stand. I fainted again. The next time I awoke, I was in someone’s house, with a young woman sitting beside me. When I looked closely, I realized she was an old friend. I stayed at their house for some time, and later I came to Pakistan.
In Pakistan, I received the news that my brother had been killed by the Taliban. From that point, I felt hatred toward religion and Islam, and life became meaningless to me.
One day in Islamabad, I went to buy some groceries, but I didn’t have enough money and had to leave what I needed behind. As I left the shop, a brother called out to me, “Sister, please wait.” I saw that he had bought the same item I had left behind, and he gave it to me. He insisted I take it, walked with me a little further, and finally gave me a WhatsApp number, saying, “Please contact this brother.”
I did so, and soon I met Brother F in person. I shared my situation with him. He told me, “Sister, God the Father always protects us, and His Holy Spirit is with us.” He proclaimed to me the name of the true and living God. Later, he introduced me to his wife, Sister M, and now twice a week I meet with her for Bible study and learning.
I want to give thanks to God the Father, who redeemed me and gave me His greatest gift of grace. I testify that since I received our Lord Jesus Christ, every day of my life has become better than the day before. I can now clearly say that I am no longer a depressed person. Amen, in the name of Christ.”
“I am M, a 30-year-old from Afghanistan. During my university studies, I came across a Facebook post titled “Salvation from Sin and New Life,” which greatly captivated my thoughts. Over time, I delved deeper into this topic, reading the Bible and the word of the Lord Jesus Christ. The more I immersed myself in the word and the gospel, the more I realized that the path our forefathers had chosen was incorrect, and this is the way to salvation and a new life.
Eventually, I connected with a person named Ismail via Facebook, who was also a believer. We began studying the word and praying together. However, after a year, following the fall of the Afghan government and the Taliban’s takeover, I was arrested by the Taliban for promoting Christianity and sentenced to one year in prison. After being released from prison on July 10, 2024, I made my way to Pakistan, as life in Afghanistan was no longer possible for me. I arrived safely here, but life in Pakistan is very challenging due to the lack of jobs, the high prices of all food items, electricity, and house rent. Moreover, the current situation in Pakistan is becoming increasingly difficult for Afghan refugees.
It has been encouraging to connect with Brother F and study God’s word with him. When life feels impossible, this gives me hope. Knowing there are other believers here is a light in the darkness.”
“My name is A. Life has never been easy for me. I faced many hardships, disappointments, and moments when I felt like there was no way forward. Inside my heart, there was always a deep emptiness, as if something was missing that I could never find.
One day, I began reading a few passages from the Holy Book. As I read, it felt like the words were speaking directly to me like someone knew my struggles and was reaching out to me. For the first time, I realized I am not alone. Someone is standing beside me, guiding me, giving me hope.
Now, even when difficulties come, my heart is stronger. I feel a new light shining within me, and I know my life has meaning. The emptiness I once carried is gone, replaced by peace that I never had before.”
“May the Lord Jesus Christ bless you!
My name is M , and since I started attending your blessed training, my life has changed a lot. The teachings and books we studied helped me to know the Lord better and find the purpose of my life.
I understood that God created me with a specific purpose, and every day is an opportunity for growth and service. The book ‘The Image of God’ helped me realize that God is a loving Father who always cares for me, not a strict judge. The love and guidance from Brother N and my fellow brothers and sisters in faith strengthened my faith and made me feel part of God’s family. I thank God for giving me this opportunity, and I pray that we all continue to grow in faith.
Amen.”
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