Cry of Woman

Latest: 19 April 2012

In each episode we share the story of a local Afghan family. We talk about Afghan customs and beliefs. We tackle problems and issues that Afghan families are faced with on daily basis. We also share a story from the Word of God and see how the problems are dealt with in the Bible. You will also be able to hear beautiful songs and nice pieces of poetry. At the conclusion, we offer a solution from a Christian worldview. We hope you will enjoy these programmes and make use of them. For further information or any questions and comments please write to us.

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19 April 2012

God is Faithful

Mankind has been sinning since the beginning of creation and continues to sin until now. All human beings are sinners, even the prophets (except one!). All of us have broken God’s laws; all of us have been disobedient; all of us have deserved to be punished for our sins. However, God so loved the …

30 minutes

12 April 2012

God the Provider

God takes care of orphans, widows and the poor. He helps them in their need and provides food for them. From the story of the prophet Elijah serving an old widow we learn how generous she was even though she was very poor. Let’s be like that woman, helping others in need and, undoubtedly, God wi…

30 minutes

29 March 2012

Consequences of Sin.

God had forbidden the Israelites to marry foreign women who worshiped idols. God knew the negative consequences of that kind of intermarriage. But, king Ahab just like Solomon got married to many foreign idolatrous women. He even built idol-temples, places where his wives and others worshiped the …

30 minutes

22 March 2012

Righteous King

May we also be like Solomon who asked God for wisdom and a listening and obedient heart and not for wealth and fame. Young king Solomon asked God for wisdom in order to lead his people according to God’s will. We, too, can ask God for wisdom in order to live every day according to his will, and a…

30 minutes

15 March 2012

God Chooses the King

God’s judgement is very different from the way we humans judge others. God looks at people’s hearts and their intention, but we often judge people by their outer appearance. Good people have kind hearts full of love. David was chosen by God even though David was the youngest and smallest among hi…

30 minutes

8 March 2012

Hannah's Prayer and Samuel's Birth

Hannah was a barren woman and could not have children, even though her husband – who had two wives – loved her very much. The second wife had children and always insulted Hannah for her barrenness. One day, Hannah prayed to God and pleaded with him from the bottom of her heart to give her a son. I…

30 minutes

1 March 2012

Deborah the Brave Judge

God is almighty and merciful. Although, people disobey him over and over, but he has mercy on them. After death of Yoshi, Israelites forgot God again and were under oppressing of other kingdom. God forgave them again and appointed Deborah to save them from oppression. He ultimately he gave his only…

30 minutes

1 March 2012

Ruth Chooses Naomi's God

According to the story of Ruth and Naomi, God has a good plan for every single one of us. Ruth had lived in a foreign land (Moab) and had become a widow just like her mother-in-law Naomi who was from Israel. Ruth then decided to follow Naomi back to Israel even though she was a foreigner there. But…

30 minutes

16 February 2012

Rahab

Rahab was a non-Jewish woman and also prostitute who lived in the fortified city of Jericho. When two Israelite men came to the city to spy out the area, she realized that they their God was the true and living God who was all-powerful. She feared the God of Israel. That’s why she helped these two …

30 minutes

9 February 2012

Mary's Sin and her Salvation

After the people of Israel left Egypt for Canaan, the promised land, Aaron, the brother of Moses, and Miriam, his sister, became envious of Moses because he had been appointed as leader by God. God punished Miriam because of her sin of envy and complaining. She contracted leprosy, a disease of the …

30 minutes

2 February 2012

Disobedient People

If we carefully read the story of the people of Israel, we will notice that God is incredibly patient and kind. Much more than we think he is. But ultimately, he must judge those who are willfully disobeying and breaking his laws. Because of his great mercy, God rescued the people of Israel from …

30 minutes

26 January 2012

The Tabernacle

From the beginning of creation to the coming of Jesus, God had been forgiving the sins of human beings. But sin had to be punished. So, God accepted the shedding of the blood of an innocent animal instead of the blood of a sinful human being. That is why people offered animal sacrifices. But in Go…

30 minutes

19 January 2012

The Ten Commandments 1

God always wants the best for us. His commandments are for our good and they show us how to live in the right way. God gave the Ten Commandments to the Israelites for their own good so that they could follow God’s ways. Today also his commandments help us to understand what is right and what is w…

30 minutes

12 January 2012

God the Provider

God provides food for every single creature. As he provided food and water for the people of Israel in the desert, he will also provide for us as well. This does not mean that we should stop working. Let us be thankful to God and have hope in him. Instead of complaining about difficulties, let us c…

30 minutes

5 January 2012

God Prepares the Way of Salvation from Judgment

When we face problems and difficulties and see that there seems to be no solution, we shouldn’t lose hope or get scared. Because God will provide a way out. We shouldn’t fear sharing his word. We simply need to trust him that he will protect us. He sent his only son for our salvation. He has alread…

30 minutes

29 December 2011

God Punishes Pharaoh

Pharaoh, the ruler of Egypt, hardened his heart and did not allow the Israelites to leave Egypt as promised earlier. God gave him many opportunities to repent and to stop resisting God’s will. But proud Pharaoh chose to disregard God’s display of power as proven in the various plagues. Ultimately, …

30 minutes

15 December 2011

God Chooses Moses

While the people of Israel lived as slaves in Egypt, God listened to their prayers and saw their sufferings. So, he chose Moses to lead them and deliver them from slavery. Moses obeyed God and was not afraid of the power of mighty Pharaoh. Let’s us also be like Moses and do what God tells us to do.…

30 minutes

8 December 2011

God Protected Moses

God saved the life of Moses when he was a small baby during a time when all the Jewish babies, the sons of Israel had been condemned to death. But God protected Moses and changed his destiny that he even grew up in the royal palace of Pharaoh. If God wants to keep someone alive, he can do it in mi…

30 minutes

1 December 2011

Two Honest Midwives

Joseph and his family members lived for many centuries in Egypt. They had greatly increased in numbers as Jewish people. But they had lost their position of respect and had become the slaves of the people of Egypt and their ruler, Pharao. This evil ruler wanted to reduce their numbers. So, he order…

30 minutes

24 November 2011

Joseph's Reunion with His Brothers

The Bible says that if you try to hide your sins, you will not be forgiven. But if you confess your sins and depart from sinning, God will forgive you. We also need to forgive each other because God in Christ has forgiven all of us. We should learn act of forgiveness from Joseph who forgave his bro…

30 minutes