The Challenge of translating the Bible into another language
Translating from one language to another can be complicated. Here is an example a translation team faced when translating Genesis 1:3, “And God said, “Let there be light.” This is a command given to an inanimate object (light), that does not even exist, commanding it…
The Awe of Reading the Bible in Your Native Tongue
For the first time, I feel I’m speaking to my Father. I was on a consulting trip helping a minority group to check their translation of Matthew. We were working on the Lord’s Prayer. It was challenging to get the meaning and the style both…
Nothing Short of A Miracle
On one occasion, *Limah’s grandniece was admitted to hospital in Kuantan due to leptospirosis. She was in critical condition and unconscious. The doctor in charge had given up hope….
Mission Exposure at Wycliffe
There were two occasions when Wycliffe Malaysia hosted visitors at our office. On 9 September 2022, twenty members consisting of youth and young adults from Puchong Gospel Chapel, Selangor, visited our premise at Subang Jaya. The group was led by Elder Philip and Youth Leader Jordan. It was very encouraging to see them so enthusiastic about mission and they asked many relevant questions throughout their visit.
Christmas Greetings 2022
The past 2 years of staying indoors due to the ‘movement-controlled order’ and attempts to work virtually have sometimes been mistaken as periods of seemingly reduced activity. As we are coming out of it and re-adapting to new ways of doing things, we have been constantly surprised that those were seasons of God preparing us for what was coming next….
Jesus Film
The idea of having Jesus Film in the languages of Peninsular Malaysia was planted in our hearts and watered by invitations, requests, realizations, partnerships, funds and hard work… and lots of food and laughter….
When Jesus Speaks Through A Dream
Testimony from the Oral Bible Storying J language team In the past, *Tikah’s (our J language project mother tongue translator) second oldest brother, *Apok, used to adamantly oppose her attending church or even joining the Oral Bible Storying project, claiming that these were the reasons…
Take Me to a Deaf Church
Have you ever wondered how Deaf people do church?
God Speaks Semelai!
Come and celebrate with us!We are celebrating the completion of Mark Gospel in Semelai! So, on the 15th of January 2022, seven of us from Wycliffe travelled to Temerloh to celebrate together with the Semelai brethren and the church at Temerloh Gospel Chapel. We were…
Volunteering at Wycliffe
This journey has deepened my understanding on how Bible translation plays a huge role in evangelism. It touches the hearts of people most, when they read the Word in their mother tongue. Throughout these 9 months, I also thank God for the opportunity to know more about Wycliffe’s missionaries and their ministries. Although most of the time I was working from home due to the COVID-19 lockdown, I am still thankful for being able to spend my time meaningfully before I start my under-graduate study.
