Summary

I was born in Rwanda and lost both my mother and, later, my grandmother and uncle during the Rwandan Genocide. My siblings and I escaped death, but the trauma followed us. In an orphanage, I wrestled with bitterness and questioned how a loving God could allow such atrocities. Still, I glimpsed God’s provision: I was spared on multiple occasions—missing bullets, grenades, or weapons that unexpectedly failed. Receiving an Operation Christmas Child box planted a seed of hope, and eventually, I accepted Jesus Christ at nine years old. Yet I still carried anger toward the neighbors who had killed my relatives. Over time, God surrounded me with mentors who helped me process my pain and realize that Christ died for all people—even the men who stole my family members’ lives. Years later, I was given the opportunity to meet one of my uncle’s killers face to face in prison. By God’s grace, I forgave him and prayed over him. God’s love was big enough for us both. Although I can’t forget the pain, I choose to let Christ define my life. I share my story, hoping others find courage to forgive, heal, and discover God’s miraculous hand through it all.

Time Chapters
  • 01:22 Early Childhood in Rwanda
  • 06:15 Genocide Begins
  • 11:48 Grandmother and Uncle Murdered
  • 18:30 Fleeing to Kigali
  • 23:20 Life in Orphanage Trauma
  • 27:52 Operation Christmas Child Gift
  • 30:40 Accepting Christ at Nine
  • 34:55 Anger and Hatred Linger
  • 39:12 Praying for Killers
  • 44:10 Returning to Meet Uncle’s Killer

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Alex Nsengimana grew up in Rwanda during the 1990s, surrounded by racial tension and anger that eventually boiled over into full-scale violence. As a child, Alex witnessed the unimaginable horrors of the Rwandan Genocide, but after being exposed to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, Alex was challenged to do the unthinkable… to forgive the unforgivable.

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