In Thailand, a smile is a language with many meanings—some masking pain, others offering politeness. In this moving account, missionary Sherry Cahill shares a "divine appointment" with a local shop owner named Kate, whose practiced smile hid a deep sense of loneliness and grief. By leaning into the Holy Spirit and looking through "the Father’s eyes," Cahill reminds us that true ministry often begins when we look past outward expressions to offer the simple, compassionate connection someone is quietly longing for.

Even in moments that feel utterly hopeless, His rescue can arrive through a simple act of obedience. At the edge of the darkness, one question pierced her despair and held her long enough to reach for help. In His mercy, we are reminded that hope is never beyond reach.

How far would you go so that someone might hear the name of Jesus for the very first time? One superintendent's grueling journey to a remote village — where no church, no Scripture, and no witness had ever reached — led to a moment that broke generations of spiritual silence.

by Asia Area Director Eric for Apr 2024 Heartbeat

by Michael Jay Calado for Apr 2024 Heartbeat

by Bryan, missionary to Southeast Asia for Apr 2024 Heartbeat

by Rev. Dr. Kevin Austin

by Asia Area Director Eric

by Asia Area Director Eric and Superintendent Daniel

By Thom Cahill, missionary to Thailand

By Minori Hall, missionary to Japan

By David W. Clemente, missionary to Asia

By Dr. Darin Land, Associate Asia Area Director

By Susan Yu