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27/05/2026

110+ Iraqi & Syrian women gathering in northern Iraq.

The Word of God.
Community. Friendship.
Encountering His presence.

Next women’s meeting:
$1,500 goal • $300 raised

Will you help make it happen?

Stand up with us
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24/05/2026

Today we celebrate the Day of Pentecost—when the 120 gathered in the upper room and received the infilling of the Holy Spirit and power to be His witnesses.

As you watch this video, you are seeing lives being touched by the resurrection power of Jesus Christ here on the field.

Thank you, dear partners, for being part of this beautiful work and for helping make stories like these possible. Thank you for your prayers, your love, your encouragement, and your faithful financial support, enabling us to continue going with bold love to unreached nations with lasting change.

Today, we celebrate not only what God did in Acts 2—but what He is still doing today.

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Back in 2012, shortly after moving to Brazil, I was temporarily based in the northeast in Campina Grande, while on my wa...
18/05/2026

Back in 2012, shortly after moving to Brazil, I was temporarily based in the northeast in Campina Grande, while on my way into the Amazon and ministering in churches along the journey.

One night during a healing service, something happened that I have never forgotten.

A woman who had not walked in nine years walked.

But that was not all.

She told us that doctors had given her only 30 days to live. She had breast cancer, a tumor on her throat, cancer throughout her body, and serious lung problems. Doctors had also warned that she would eventually lose her eyesight.

That night, we witnessed the kindness and power of Jesus in a way that marked me deeply.

She walked.

The tumor on her throat disappeared.

Her eyesight was restored.

Her breathing problems were gone.

And so much more.

I’m sharing this again because testimonies like this still ignite a greater fire in me for the reality of who Jesus is—and I hope it does for you too.

The same God who ministered to this precious woman in a church service in Brazil is still the God who heals today.

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

We do not place our faith in experiences. We place our faith in Jesus.

He is still compassionate.

He is still powerful.

He still touches broken bodies.

He still restores.

He still heals.

📖 “Jesus went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him.” — Acts 10:38

📖 “I am the LORD who heals you.” — Exodus 15:26

📖 “By His stripes we are healed.” — Isaiah 53:5

📖 “They will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.” — Mark 16:18

📖 “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.” — Hebrews 13:8

I have seen too much to deny His goodness.

And while we may not understand every circumstance or outcome, I still believe in a God who heals.

Jesus is still moving today.

Truth can exist at different levels in our lives.• I’ve heard it — Romans 10:17 • I understand it — Matthew 13:23 • I ...
16/05/2026

Truth can exist at different levels in our lives.

• I’ve heard it — Romans 10:17
• I understand it — Matthew 13:23
• I agree with it — Romans 7:16
• I can teach it — Hebrews 5:12
• I can defend it — 1 Peter 3:15

But has it transformed me?

Spiritual maturity is not simply head knowledge. It is not being puffed up in what we know. It is not merely hearing truth, understanding truth, agreeing with truth, teaching truth, or even defending truth.

When truth has gone deep enough, it will expose, confront, renew, and transform us.

Truth has gone deep enough when it exposes, confronts, renews, and transforms me.

“And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into His image with ever-increasing glory…” — 2 Corinthians 3:18

“For the word of God is living and effective… discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.” — Hebrews 4:12

“All of us who are mature [pursuing spiritual perfection] should have this attitude. And if in any respect you have a different attitude, that too God will make clear to you. Only let us stay true to what we have already attained.”
‭‭Philippians‬ ‭3‬:‭15‬-‭16‬ ‭AMP‬‬

By God’s grace, we completed Level 1 of our first course with the women 🤍A day full of joy, love, and fellowship… we sha...
16/05/2026

By God’s grace, we completed Level 1 of our first course with the women 🤍
A day full of joy, love, and fellowship… we shared a meal, and every woman gave from her heart 💛

We distributed certificates, food bags, and small gifts 🌷

One of the most special moments was hearing their stories ✨
how the course impacted their confidence and their lives 💫

Tuesday truly became their day 🤍
A space they look forward to every week ✨

We thank the Lord for every moment 🙏
Level 2 starts at the beginning of June 💪
And with your support, we can continue and reach more women 🌷

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A Divine Encounter in the “ literal” FieldYesterday, while walking with Amelia in our neighborhood, we went looking for ...
14/05/2026

A Divine Encounter in the “ literal” Field

Yesterday, while walking with Amelia in our neighborhood, we went looking for the sheep we had seen the day before. Instead, we met their shepherd.

A woman stood in the field with her sheep and her young son. I struck up a conversation with her in Arabic. I’m not fully fluent, but we talked for about five to seven minutes. She shared that she is originally from Mosul and has seven children — five daughters and two sons. Their family lives in a very small shack-like home on the other side of the field where they care for the sheep.

As we talked, she noticed Amelia’s snacks and quietly asked, “Can you give my son some food? He is hungry.”

I gave him Amelia’s snacks and water, and something in my heart stirred deeply. Before leaving, I told her, “Meet me here tomorrow at 5:30.”

Today, Amjed, Amelia, and I walked back to the same place — and there she was, waiting with one of her daughters among the sheep.

We brought them a food bag and spent more time getting to know them.

Moments like these remind me that ministry is not only the places we intentionally go to serve. Often, it happens in the ordinary rhythms of life — on neighborhood walks, unexpected conversations, and simple acts of kindness.

When you partner with LAUNCH International, these are the kinds of divine encounters you are a part of. It’s not only organized outreaches or planned ministry moments. It’s the day-to-day opportunities to love, listen, care, and remind someone that they are seen.

Sometimes ministry looks like a field full of sheep, a hungry child, and simply saying, “We’ll come back tomorrow.”

It has been several months since we’ve been able to hold our monthly Women’s Empowerment Meeting with more than 100 Syri...
06/05/2026

It has been several months since we’ve been able to hold our monthly Women’s Empowerment Meeting with more than 100 Syrian and Iraqi women due to war and instability here in Iraq and in the region, so we are grateful to begin gathering again this month.

This special gathering will include:
✨ Teaching from the Word of God
✨ Women’s empowerment & encouragement
✨ Fellowship and community
☕ Coffee & refreshments
🎁 20 women will receive a food bag through a raffle

These meetings are designed to strengthen women in their faith, encourage their walk with the Lord, and remind them that they are seen, valued, and deeply loved by God. Through the teaching of the Word, fellowship, and practical support, we desire to see women strengthened spiritually, emotionally, and personally.

We are believing to raise $1,500 to help make this gathering possible and support the women attending.

Every gift makes a tangible difference.

🤍 “Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.” — Romans 15:13

If you would like to partner with us, you can give here:
🔗 www.launchinternational.org/donate

Proverbs 1:3“For receiving prudent instruction in righteousness, justice, and integrity.”ObservationRighteousness, justi...
01/05/2026

Proverbs 1:3
“For receiving prudent instruction in righteousness, justice, and integrity.”

Observation

Righteousness, justice, and integrity are not just ideas—they are the foundation of a life shaped by God.

Righteousness is our right standing with Him, and the life that flows from it—not something we earn, but something we live out.
Justice is how we respond to people—refusing to withhold good, stepping in when something is broken or unjust.
Integrity is who we are both within the context and confines of our own home and out in public—internally and externally. We do not have different standards.

Prudent instruction teaches us how to live with discernment—knowing what to give, what to withhold, and how to guard what God has entrusted to us. It is not fear, but wisdom. It helps us not to give what is valuable carelessly, but to steward it rightly.

The way of this world often feels upside down to these things. But in truth, it is the Kingdom of heaven that is upside down to the world. We wash the feet of those we serve. We go to the lowly, not the highest, to love, to give, and to serve. The first will be last, and the last will be first.

Righteousness, justice, integrity—and even prudence—are not culturally defined. They are defined by the Kingdom of heaven, and we come to know them through the knowledge of Scripture.

Application

Take a moment to reflect:

* Where am I living from my right standing with God—and where am I striving instead? (Righteousness)
* Is there a place where I am holding back when I could respond with generosity or responsibility? (Justice)
* Am I living with the same standard in private and in public? (Integrity)
* Am I walking with discernment in what I give, what I hold, and how I steward what God has entrusted to me? (Prudence)

Let the Lord gently reveal, not to condemn, but to bring clarity and growth.

Prayer

Lord,
Thank You that my right standing with You is secure through Jesus’ blood, not through my own striving or works.
Holy Spirit, teach me how to live this out daily in righteousness, justice, integrity, and prudence.
Father, I ask that You would open my eyes to discern what to give, what to withhold, and how to steward what You have entrusted to me.
Show me Your ways, Lord, that I may walk with You, not in the ways of the world.
I pray that my life will reflect Your truth, both in my private life and in my public life.

In Jesus’ name, amen!

Tonight was a gift.Sitting with my daughter, my spiritual children, and now their spiritual children here in Kurdistan, ...
26/04/2026

Tonight was a gift.

Sitting with my daughter, my spiritual children, and now their spiritual children here in Kurdistan, Northern Iraq… I had a moment where I thought—I’m a spiritual grandma!

This is fruit that has remained.

There is something so sacred about longevity—about staying, sowing, loving, and trusting God through the years. And then one day, you look around and realize… lives have been changed. And now those same lives are carrying His light into others.

What a privilege to witness transformation that multiplies.

I’m deeply thankful to the Lord for moments like this. Nothing sown in Him is ever wasted. 🌎

Thank you for being a part of the fruit that is remaining!
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Sometimes life isn’t really how we show it to people we smile in pictures but inside we carry a kind of tiredness no one...
13/04/2026

Sometimes life isn’t really how we show it to people we smile in pictures but inside we carry a kind of tiredness no one sees and questions we don’t have answers to there are days when everything feels heavy pressure fear of the future or even a quiet emptiness we can’t explain and honestly that’s normal because we’re human
But in the middle of all this there is a different kind of invitation one that doesn’t ignore our weakness but holds it gently Christ never asked us to be strong all the time and He didn’t say we need to fix everything before coming to Him He just says come as you are with your exhaustion your worries even your confusion

Faith isn’t about having a perfect life or having all the answers it’s about knowing where to go when you feel lost and trusting that God sees you understands you and is still working even when you don’t see anything changing sometimes all it takes is a quiet honest moment and one small step toward Him even if it’s just a simple prayer from your heart

God isn’t looking for perfection He’s looking for a real heart He doesn’t walk away when you’re weak He comes closer and in every moment you feel alone He is closer than you think

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
Matthew 11:28

By: Manar Kareem

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Irbil
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