In late October I flew to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to write about the lives God has changed in that city. Our missionary host has been working there in the favelas – gang controlled slums – for years and has developed a reputation as someone who does good in these neighborhoods.
This reputation has given him access to prostitutes, paramilitary men, drug addicts and drug lords. He even gets called on by the police to mediate gang battles because he’s the only one both sides trust.
Our friend knows the risk he takes. He knows that when he goes into these neighborhoods to minister, he might not return to his family. But He also knows that the people there need the Gospel - and God has given unique access for telling them.
While in Rio we got to interview several people in this man’s life and hear about how, in the midst of danger and darkness, God’s light is shining. It was an incredible trip.
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