Scripture offers hope when tragedy strikes

International (MNN)—When the Philippines were struck by a 6.9 magnitude earthquake, followed by typhoons, there were preachers ready to step in—thanks in part to a former gang leader, according to Helen Williams of World Missionary Press.“This man, he was public enemy number one, gang leader for years in the Philippines, and he found the Lord. He started following Jesus in prison,” says Williams.“Ever since the beginning of World Missionary Press, our goal has been to get the Word out to all nat