Miracle Stories from Around the World

Dear Lord,

When we are at our lowest, feeling hopeless and forgotten, You see each of us in our suffering, just as You saw the woman who reached for the hem of Jesus’s garment. With just one touch, you changed her life. Lord, we ask that You continue to touch the hearts of those seeking hope today. May they find You through the ministry of Hope Channel, and may we be faithful in sharing Your love with the world. Amen.

Two women, two different cities, two different struggles – yet one miraculous connection.

Fabiola lived in the peaceful surroundings of Belo Horizonte, Brazil, yet peace was the last thing she felt. A breast cancer diagnosis had shaken her world, and with the added fear of COVID-19 spreading across the country, death felt closer than ever. 

Meanwhile, in the city of Salvador, Luisa’s world was collapsing. A betrayal shattered her marriage of 23 years, leaving her to discover she had contracted syphilis from her unfaithful husband. On top of this, her mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, and as if the pain could not deepen further, she witnessed a neighbor take her own life. The thought haunted her – maybe she should do the same. 

Both women were drowning in their own suffering. Like the woman in Mark 5, who had bled for twelve years, Fabiola and Luisa were desperate for physical, emotional, and spiritual healing. 

They needed a touch of hope.

Two Dogs, One Divine Connection

On two separate evenings, God intervened in a surprisingly similar way. As Fabiola tried to escape her anxiety by watching TV, her small dog hopped onto her lap, accidentally stepping on the remote and switching the channel to Novo Tempo, Hope Channel in Brazil. 

About 800 miles away, Luisa’s dog did the exact same thing, stepping on the remote and changing the channel to Novo Tempo. Friends, this was not a coincidence. This was God. In their darkest moments, one divine paw on a remote revealed the life-changing love of a Savior. 

Both women felt a wave of hope wash over them like the woman in Mark 5 whose faith-filled touch of Jesus’ garment stopped her years of bleeding.

Today, Fabiola has found renewed purpose, encouraging those around her with the same message of comfort she received. The messages from Novo Tempo reshaped her outlook on her illness. She no longer saw cancer as a punishment but as a part of God’s plan to help transform her. Now, as she waits for her medical appointments, she shares Christian books, speaks of Jesus, and encourages those around her with the hope she found.

For Luisa, the programs she watched helped her recognize she was battling depression. She was able to receive treatment which became her turning point, helping her emerge from the darkness, in the light of God’s love. 

“I was that lost, dirty, empty daughter,” she reflects. “But [after His touch], I never want to leave His presence.”

Will You Help Us Reach More Souls Like Fabiola and Luisa?

Hope Channel exists for people like Fabiola and Luisa – people searching for hope, for healing, for Jesus. But right now, thousands more are waiting to be reached.

In Brazil alone, millions of people have never heard the full message of Christ. Around the world, there are countless others in need of the healing power of the gospel. Through 84 Hope Channels around the world, God is reaching people through life-changing content, offering Bible studies, and connecting seekers with Christ.

Your gift, no matter the amount, can be a lifeline. $50 can translate programs to share the gospel, $100 can connect seekers with mentors, and $250 can help fund an episode of Stories of Hope. Every dollar helps someone like Fabiola face cancer or Luisa find hope again. Will you share hope today?

Experience More Inspiring Stories of Hope

Fabiola and Luisa’s testimonies are just two examples of how God is using Hope Channel to reach people when they need it most. If you want to witness more miracles like theirs, I invite you to watch our new weekly program, Stories of Hope. 

Tune in every Thursday at 11:00 p.m. EST on YouTube and television, or scan the QR code to watch all episodes online. You’ll see firsthand how God is at work around the world, knitting together stories of faith in ways only He can.

Thank you for being part of this ministry. Your partnership ensures that many more will experience the healing touch of Jesus in their lives.

In His service,
Vyacheslav Demyan
President of Hope Channel International

P.S. Just as the woman in Mark 5 reached out for Jesus' robe and was healed, people today are reaching for hope through media. Hope Channel is there to meet them. Please consider giving to help Hope Channel reach 1 billion people with the message of eternal hope by 2030.