Much of what we do is calculated to have the broadest possible impact. But the results are often a mystery to us. We have six different books in print and distribution. We have hundreds of thousands in print and distribution in 56+ languages. Thousands more distributed as ebooks. We hear stories of the immediate impact. But we rarely hear stories of the ongoing influence of the books.

That is why we were delighted to receive this video from a Dagarra pastor in Burkina Faso. I have included in video (in Dagarre) and the summary translation below it. Even if you do not speak the language, you will be able to understand why we are so encouraged to hear his story.

Good morning Dad.

I want to send the video to tell you about this man. He is a pastor in a village of Dagaaba people. He is telling how good is the book (Simple Truths for the New Believer). He has had the book for three years now. He uses the book for new converts to teach them and prepare them for baptism. His people are very thankful and testify to him how good is the book. They understand the book clearly. For him, this book is very easy to understand and explain (teach). Now he would like to ask for more books, if possible. He is very thankful for this book.

Dieudonné

Dagaare is a language of the Dagaaba people. Dagaare and its related dialects are spoken by more than 1.3 million people in Burkina Faso, Ghana, and Côte d’Ivoire.