Lifeword Monthly - April 2025

Featured Language: Ewe The Ewe (pronounced “Eh-weh”) language is primarily spoken in the countries of Ghana, Togo, and Benin in West Africa. Over 3 million people speak Ewe as a first language, with many more using it as a second language in multilingual areas. The Ewe people are one of the major ethnic groups in this area. While many Ewe today practice Christianity or Islam, traditional religious beliefs are still prevalent, involving the worship of Mawu (the Supreme God) and numerous lesser deities and ancestral spirits. Vodun (Voodoo), which originated in this region, is part of the traditional spiritual heritage. Lifeword's Ewe speaker, Emmanuel Akpor, shares a weekly devotional on Lifeword.org telling the Ewe people the truth and gospel of Jesus Christ. Would you pray for him as he continues to share the Good News with the many spiritually lost people in his culture?   Go to lifeword.org/ewe Pray With Us Please join our US Lifeword Staff in praying for the following: -Please pray that the latest Lifeword initiative in the jungles of Columbia will bear fruit!  -Lifeword has the opportunity to begin ministering in new languages spoken in Iran and Afghanistan! Pray that God will open those doors!  -Pray for new languages to be added soon for FOLLOW!  -Pray for Rebecca Decker as she begins producing the new Lifeword Children’s Broadcast! We are praying that this broadcast will be the first of many programs produced by Lifeword targeting children.  -Join us in praying for those that are connecting online with FOLLOW, Lifeword’s digital discipleship tool. Many are hearing the gospel and learning what it means to be a disciple and taking that next step to following Him.  Join Donny Parrish, Executive Director of Lifeword, and Yalanda Merrell, Lifeword's Director of Audience Engagement, on Facebook Live every Monday and Thursday morning at 9:00 CT as we discuss current events in our association and in the world. Go to facebook.com/lifeword to join!   Interested in learning more about FOLLOW, Lifeword's online discipleship platform? Click Here!   P.O. Box 6 Conway, AR 72033   ARTICLE: Transcendence and Immanence Beneath a quiet sky filled with stars, a young boy wrestled with the mystery of death and the nearness of God. What began as a childhood camping memory turned into a sacred encounter—a moment where eternity brushed against earth and love whispered through a grandmother’s song. This article offers a deeply moving story that blends tender nostalgia with spiritual clarity, helping readers grasp the wonder of a God who is both vast and intimately near. Read More ARTICLE: The Master A lost beagle's journey home mirrors our spiritual walk-no matter how far we stray, God waits with open arms, ready to restore us. Read More VIDEO: Marriage and the Algorithim In this episode of Stand Firm Parents, Jake McCandless and Kayla Norris dive into the impact of social media on marriage. As a digital strategist and someone with firsthand experience navigating a neurodiverse marriage, Kayla unpacks how algorithms can shape our perceptions—and sometimes lead us astray. The conversation challenges listeners to take control of their social feeds, be intentional about what they consume, and focus on building stronger, healthier relationships offline. From open phone policies to curating positive content, this episode is a must-listen for anyone wanting to safeguard their marriage from digital interference. Watch Now! VIDEO: Point the Way Quail and pheasant, two beautiful and fun birds to hunt. But in this episode of Outdoors with Shaun Merrell, there's another animal at the center that's helping to point the way.  Watch Now!

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