In John 8:31-32, Jesus promised, "If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."

Sousa was raised in Mozambique where, in his lifetime, the country experienced a brutal war for independence that ended in a Marxist regime. His country has only known peace since 1995.

But it was internal peace that Sousa sought before finding it in the pages of God’s Word. On the police force for years, Sousa placed his faith in the charms he received from the local witchdoctor. The charms, he believed, protected him and gave him job security.

But Sousa had no peace. When alcohol only deadened his feelings, he decided to find peace in relationships with women. But he couldn’t maintain long-term relationships; nothing satisfied him.

When Sousa met a Christian woman who shared her faith in Jesus, he was curious. This believer had been trained by the Bible League to open the Scriptures and to help someone understand the peace in the Gospel message.

Sousa’s interest intensified. Soon he was studying God’s Word on a regular basis. Then he realized he needed to make a choice. He destroyed the charms and through baptism, made his new faith in Jesus known.

He no longer needs alcohol. And he has found love in the woman who led him to Jesus. They plan to be married soon.