It is a universal phenomenon—that time of day when women take a collective break, set aside their tasks, and socialize. Ruth, a single Frontiers worker in South Asia, calls it the Golden Hour. Ruth recently wrote, “I live in an old, traditional neighborhood. Families have been here for generations, living […]
Friends, not Just Refugees
Years of crisis in Syria have left a nation of displaced people suffering from profound trauma. Entire homes and possessions have been lost, family networks torn apart, and social stability deeply fractured. Their memories of violence are fresh. In the midst of such total loss experienced by Syrian refugees, God’s […]
Business as Mission, Part 2: To the Unengaged
Businesses support the local economies in countries where Frontiers workers live. They also provide opportunities to shine the Gospel in places where there still is no witness for Christ. “It’s easy to talk about Christ with people because I am already involved in their lives. This business has opened many […]
Business as Mission, Part 1: Feed for Faith
Businesses support the local economies in countries where Frontiers workers live. They also provide opportunities to shine the Gospel in places where there still is no witness for Christ. Matthew’s business allows for quick connection with vast numbers of people who need to hear about Jesus. The result: doors wide […]
Dancing on the Edge
“This Book is just too good to keep for myself,” Sadiq told Chris. The two men first met when Sadiq, a cab driver, gave Chris a ride to work. After an initial greeting, their conversation turned naturally towards spiritual matters. “Are you a Muslim?” Sadiq asked. “No, I’m a Christian,” […]
Toward Orthodoxy
“If you want to get close to God, then you have to go through Jesus,” my Muslim friend Hafiz said. Hafiz and I have been reading about Jesus in the Word for some time. We had already worked our way through His earthly ministry and His betrayal, crucifixion, and burial. […]
Nejma, the Glowing Star
Frontiers field worker Jennie lives in a non-Arab, Muslim community. On her last visit to the U.S., she told me about her Muslim friend Nejma. “Nejma is like a star,” she said. “She glows whenever we talk about Jesus and whenever we pray together.” Nejma. My brow furrowed as the […]
Healed by a Vision
“Come over now,” Nabil said as soon Greg answered the phone. “I need to tell you about my dream.” When Greg arrived at Nabil’s apartment, he observed his friend walking limp-free. Months earlier, Nabil had severely sprained his ankle. Greg, a physical therapist, had been visiting weekly to try to […]
Syria Update: A Crisis of Faith
Millions of Syrians have fled their country and crossed borders into surrounded countries like Turkey, Jordan, and Lebanon. Many of these refugee men and women are disenchanted with Islam due to the abuses they have experienced at the hands of other Muslims. Frontiers workers describe a new eagerness among Syrians […]
More Than Money: The Blessing in Giving
I am called to help reach Muslims with the Gospel. But this is not a lone ranger type of mission. It is a corporate vision, and God supplies me with a team of partners to help fulfill it. It would be tempting to think that I, as the beneficiary of […]