Jassim surveyed the crowded café and spotted his friend Glen, a Frontiers field worker, seated at a table in the center of the open room. Waving, he made his way between the tables. “This is exactly where I first met you. Do you remember that?” “I remember you asking if […]
Guided by God
I knew as soon as my husband’s phone rang that something was wrong. We never received calls so late at night. “Who is it?” I asked. Henry read from his screen. “Hakim.” It took me a moment to place the name. Hakim was a Muslim-background believer my husband had befriended […]
The Faithful One
Afraid he’d miss his bus to work, Nazir, a Muslim-background believer in Christ, raced for the vehicle, slipping inside just before the door closed. As it left the station, he looked for an open seat, finally finding one in the last section. Within a few stops, the bus had completely […]
Never Alone
A few months ago, a friend sent me the phone number of a new Muslim-background believer who lived several hours away. Samer knew few followers of Jesus and was eager for fellowship. Extra security checkpoints, lockdowns, and curfews due to a regional conflict made it nearly impossible to visit him, […]
In the Shelter of His Arms
When a knock sounded at the front door of the women’s shelter where she’d been staying for several days, Zahra’s heart pounded. Afraid to be discovered there, she hid in a back hallway with her son Sami, listening carefully as the house mother greeted the visitor. Though the women who […]
The Growing Family of God
Most labor and delivery coaches focus on a pregnant mother’s physical and emotional well-being, but as a Frontiers worker serving a Muslim community, I also focus on my patient’s spiritual health. Discussions about life and faith often forge deep connections, but none has been greater than my friendship with Asiyah. […]
No Reason to Fear
“The government officials are coming today or tomorrow.” Musa pushed himself up from the rock on the outskirts of his village where he’d been watching the nearby celebration, his stomach now twisting with fear as he met his brother Sani’s gaze. “Did they find out about the baptism?” Musa asked […]
No Greater Dream
I sipped chai in my living room as Sabra shared her desire to become my family’s house helper. In our host village, we were expected to hire a local and eager to build relationships with our Muslim neighbors. My husband and I liked Sabra right away, but there was still […]
Washing Feet
Recently, a few of my Frontiers teammates and I hosted a character development training for a group of local Muslim women. The training allowed us to subtly speak about the qualities of Christ, while also discerning which women seemed most open to discussing spiritual matters. When our meeting ended, my […]
Hope for the Hurting
When a knock sounded at the front door, I groaned. It had been a busier week than usual, and my immediate family was looking forward to a relaxing day together. I hoped the unexpected visitor was at the wrong apartment. My husband answered the door and walked into the living […]