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When we sat down with Paul last month, he told me the about the day things began to change. Paul\u00a0 saw our Missionary friend Cathy* waiting outside the cell phone store. Cathy had arrived right when the shopkeeper closed the store for lunch – so Cathy decided to wait on the sidewalk outside the store. \u00a0She frantically paced back and forth in the hot sun waiting for the time to pass. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Paul first noticed Cathy as he passed by on his way home from school. \u00a0He returned to a store across the street 10-15 minutes later and saw the mature westerner still waiting alone in the hot sun. \u00a0Finally, Paul crossed the street and walked up to Cathy and asked, \u201cExcuse me, do you need help?\u201d to which she responded, \u201cOh, you speak perfect English! \u00a0Yes, could you help me?\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

Shortly the store opened again and Paul helped Cathy solve the problem with her phone.\u00a0 They left the store, grabbed some tea, and the friendship started.<\/strong><\/p>\n

For the next few weeks the young lawyer listened to the widow he simply calls \u201cMom.\u201d She told him the stories of the life, death and resurrection of Jesus. \u00a0As the Holy Spirit worked in Paul’s heart, he gave his heart to Jesus. Paul was overcome with emotions after he prayed and the thoughtful young attorney clapped his hands and cried with joy. \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

In the months that followed, Paul shared his faith many times with other students at the University. \u00a0Every time he told a story\u00a0 –\u00a0 they wanted to know more and soon Paul was surrounded by other new believers. The incredible response of these students turned into a movement of the Gospel that is spreading throughout the region. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Today Paul is the national leader of a storying movement that is impacting thousands of young adults and middle-aged couples. \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

God used unusual circumstances to put Cathy in Paul\u2019s path. Then, God used one new convert to start a Gospel movement. \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Are you expecting God to put people in your path? Are you longing to see a movement of the Gospel?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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