There are many reasons Peter Yang loves being a long-haul  truck driver, including, traveling the nation’s beautiful landscapes, and knowing he’s doing his part to help fellow Americans. He says, “I looked at it as an opportunity, you know, to see the country what an important, integral part trucking is in terms of the, the cog of the, ecosystem of American capitalism. You know the catchphrase is it keeps America moving.”

As he drives, Peter takes time to reflect on life lessons he values like giving generosity and trusting God. It all started with his first career in the computer industry. “I was in a tight budget.
and I was probably barely making, you know, minimum quota and just kind of getting by.”

Peter learned about tithing as a teen and even while struggling financially in his career in computers, generously gave. One day, a letter came in the mail that challenged him to give even more than he thought he could. “It was talking about Israel. It said something about giving a thousand dollars. I was good with giving a hundred dollars, but now this is like another level of giving that I never even imagined. I just couldn’t get rid of it. And I knew it was the tugging of the Lord. Finally, I just said, ‘okay I am going to do it.’”

A month later, he landed an account that amazed him. His income tripled and was awarded bonuses with promotions. “I attribute that to that obedience, where supernaturally God gets involved.”

When COVID hit, Peter saw a new opportunity, and that’s when he in jumped into the trucking industry.  “My colleagues even asked me, ‘What, what the heck are you doing?’”

“I reflected upon, you know, my journey with the Lord. There's a bigger, uh, where who do I trust?  The Bible says have faith in God.’”

He continued tithing. In three years,  he was making six figures. He went from driving a company rig to buying his own truck as an owner operator and starting a trucking business. Peter says, “Honor the Lord with the first fruit of your increase. And, and then, you know, God's going to bless you. God doesn’t need your money. What you’re doing is you’re able to participate in what God does on the earth.”

As Peter continues to give, one ministry he loves to support is CBN. He says, Operation Blessing actually goes to the areas in the world in need, whether someone's, you know, hungry or they need a drink of water. Operation Blessing was there.”

Today, Peter’s journey it’s a testament of faith. He credits God for the success. “If you want to have success in your life, you have to include God in everything that you do, especially your, your business.
I've experienced it in my walk and in my business. And, I encourage everybody to take that journey. Because it, it is a journey. It's a learning experience. And if you obey and just trust God, he's going to bless you.”

What a beautiful example of how CBN partners share the love of Jesus around the world with people in need! If you’re not yet a partner, we invite you to join us today. Help bring God’s love through initiatives like clean water wells, medical missions, feeding programs, and so much more—all in the name of Jesus! Join us today and become a part of what God’s doing through CBN partners. 

Seven-year-old Jianguo wants to be a firefighter when he grows up.

“Firefighters are heroes,” he explains.  “They save lives and help people.”

Jianguo is an orphan who, for a long time, wanted someone to rescue him.  He was born with only one atrium in his heart.  His arteries were out of place and he struggled to breathe, so his parents abandoned him.  He’s lived at an orphanage most of his life, where a woman he calls “Auntie” looks out for him.

She cries, “Watching him broke my heart.  He couldn’t exercise.  If you put your hand on his chest, it felt like someone was beating a drum.  And because he lacked oxygen, his lips turned purple.  So did his fingers and toes.”

Since he was sick a lot, he stayed away from the other children.

“I was very lonely.  My heart disease made me feel bad.  And I missed my mom and dad,” he shares.  “One day, I had a really high fever and felt very cold.  Everyone was wearing short sleeves, and I was still shivering under the blanket. : I was afraid I’d die.”

He ended up at the hospital.

“The doctor said his life was in danger,” reports his Auntie from the orphanage.  “I told him, ‘You need to be strong.  You can endure the pain.’”

Jianguo shares, “My teacher said that surgery was the only way for me to get better.”

“Because of his continuous fever, his inflammation was  severe,” his teacher says.  “His heart disease could lead to heart failure, organ failure and sudden death.”

His teacher is a Christian and had been sharing God’s love with Jiangou for years.

“I told him stories about several characters from the Bible. He liked listening to them,” she explains.

Jianguo exclaims, “I believed that God loves me and that He would heal me.”

His teacher adds, “I prayed for Jianguou and asked that God would personally provide a way for him to get surgery.  Then the hospital told us about Operation Blessing, and I said, ‘Great… this must be from God.’”

Soon, you helped make surgery possible for Jianguo.

“I am completely healed and don’t have pain anymore,” declares Jianguo.

His Auntie says, “You have given Jianguo a new life.  He has a bright future  now.”

“He’s happy every day.  He can exercise, eat, and play with the other children,” shares his teacher.

He’s also learning more about God through CBN’s Superbook.

“I like Joy and Gizmo, and how Superbook takes them on adventures,” Jianguo proclaims.  “I tell everyone the story of how Jesus died for us and saved us, how the Heavenly Father heals, and how Jesus is my hero, and Operation Blessing is my hero, too.”

What a beautiful example of how CBN partners share the love of Jesus around the world with people in need! If you’re not yet a partner, we invite you to join us today. Help bring God’s love through initiatives like clean water wells, medical missions, feeding programs, and so much more—all in the name of Jesus! Join us today and become a part of what God’s doing through CBN partners. 

Brad and Charity Sayers married in 2013 with dreams of financial freedom, instead they faced $100,000 in debt from credit cards and student loans. Brad worked as an IT analyst, while Charity earned $10 an hour as an administrative assistant. For years, they struggled paycheck to paycheck barely covering their needs.
 
Brad says, “There was only a few dollars left at the end of the month. Let’s just say.”
 
Charity shares, “It was really a struggle.”
 
Despite their mounting bills, Brad and Charity prioritized tithing.
 
Brad shares, “We tithe because the word of God said to tithe, so our faith was in him, not in our resources.”
 
Charity dreamed of owning her own business, inspired by her love of natural products, Charity began creating hair care solutions for women.
 
Charity says, “We use natural ingredients. We try to make sure that we don't have all the chemicals. All the ladies will tell each other, ‘Hey, if you need, products, for natural hair,  look for Charity.’ So I started just selling on Etsy.”
 
In 2015, they  launched UHURU naturals at their church’s women’s conference. It made $350 in sales, and they gave over half as a first offering to God.
 
Brad recalls, “We just thought that if we took care of God's business, He'd take care of ours.”
 
As their business grew, they continued to tithe and sow generously.
 
Brad shares, “Our revenue went up and we had more than enough to make rent that was coming up with more leftover to actually buy more ingredients and supplies for the business. We knew it was the kingdom of God in operation.”
 
In 2016, God opened a door for them to take a bold step of faith. A retiring ostrich farmer offered them the chance to purchase his business, where they had sourced oil for their hair care products. They began selling pure ostrich oil, known for its omega-3 content – 10 times higher than other oils – and its ability to promote hair growth.
 
Charity says, “We sold his oil to pay him back. That's how really God works when you put Him first. We paid it off and then we started having another product.”
 
Brad says, “Sales just exploded. We actually ran out of room in our home.”
 
Over the next three years their revenue doubled annually. UHURU naturals was generating $2 million in revenue, allowing them to give generously to their church. They also were able to feed the poor and share the gospel in Africa.
 
Charity shares, “You see when you feed somebody, they are going to listen to what you have to say and then they receive Jesus in their hearts. And that's our joy.”
 
Inspired by their mission to feed and save lives globally, the couple began supporting ministries like CBN.
 
Charity says, “We thought CBN does a great job, feeding all over the world. If everybody helps somebody, I think the whole world would be taken care of.”
 
Brad shares, “When you sow into the kingdom, we get people saved. There's no greater ground, in my opinion, than the Christian broadcasting network.”
 
Today, Brad and Charity have built a thriving business that generates over $1.5 million dollars annually, with customers worldwide. They’ve also become debt-free, and began teaching online classes to help others start their own businesses. They continue to give generously, trusting God to use them to bless others.
 
Brad says, “Do not hesitate to tithe and give offerings. Put your trust in Him and not in your bank account and not in your own ability. Partner with Him and He'll take you places you've never dreamed.”

What a beautiful example of how CBN partners share the love of Jesus around the world with people in need! If you’re not yet a partner, we invite you to join us today. Help bring God’s love through initiatives like clean water wells, medical missions, feeding programs, and so much more—all in the name of Jesus! Join us today and become a part of what God’s doing through CBN partners. 

Eight-year-old Apriani and her family live in this remote village in the hills of Indonesia. There people there have always struggled to find water to drink. 

“We usually get water from a small pool in the forest,” she told us.  “The water is murky, looks oily, and smells bad.”

Apriani told us she’s afraid to drink the water because it often makes her sick.   “The water tasted bad when I drank it,” she said.  “I remember my stomach hurt really bad and I had diarrhea. I also got rashes on my skin because of the water.”

According to Apriani’s mom, finding water during dry season was an even bigger challenge.   “The pool would dry up,” she said.  “We had no choice but to fetch water from the river.  On the way, we encountered snakes.  Then we had to turn back because we were scared.  I often wondered if it was better to give my children the dirty water—or just not let them drink.  I knew they were getting sick from drinking it.”

Then, thanks to YOU, Operation Blessing came and set up a clean water project for Apriani and 33 other families in their village.  First, we installed Water Harvesting Systems.  The collected water is purified and then stored in 500-gallon tanks. Now there is clean water available for everyone to use for washing, cooking, and drinking.                     

“I am really happy because my family received this clean water” Apriani said.  “We don’t have to use water from the  pool in the forest any longer.”  Her grateful mother added, “We are so grateful and thankful because God sent kind people to help us.”   

“May God bless you all,” Apriani said, with a big smile. 

Partnering with CBN means more than just giving—you’re helping feed and clothe families, providing medical aid to those without access to hospitals and doctors, and helping provide clean water for the thirsty. Your faithful giving brings hope to the hopeless and the truth of God’s Word to millions of homes through The 700 Club! Help bring the love of Christ to the world when you become a CBN partner today!