“Never have we heard news like this!” Khassim said. He and his wife, Tahira, had been staying with a relative who happened to be our next-door neighbor. From our first introduction, Khassim seemed open to hearing the Good News. We started meeting several times a week to study Bible stories […]
Beautiful Bruises
Some people have snow days. Here in the Middle East, we have dust days. And one recent morning, as sand filled the sky and a blanket of dust covered the city, the school where I teach declared a dust day. Since I wasn’t going to work, I took our new […]
Strawberries and Field Life
“Auntie, do you want the last strawberry?” asked 12-year-old Jackson. It was the kind of strawberry you might find squished at the bottom of the container. If you saw its soft, dull red flesh, you’d probably put the container back on the store display and select another. But that strawberry […]
A Courageous Man
In Hebrews 4:12, we read, “For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.” Scripture radically changes us. And as I walk […]
Counted Against Me
“God will count this day against me,” my Muslim friend Rostam said. He had spent the entire day with me. I had friends visiting from the U.S., and we were exploring ancient sites and landmarks in our Middle Eastern city. My friends had marveled at God’s creation, praising Him for […]
Undivided: A Vision for the Balkans
The Balkans is a mountainous region in Southeastern Europe that boasts a rich, though often turbulent history. Surrounded by the Adriatic, Mediterranean, Marmara, and Black seas, the countries of the Balkans are dotted with charming towns, scenic valleys, and peaceful lakes. And yet, behind its breathtaking beauty and diversity is […]
Offerings of Incense from Oman
The distinct smell of liban, the Arabic name for frankincense, is everywhere in Oman. It infuses every home, shop, and alley. Frankincense originates from the southern edge of the Arabian Peninsula. Harvested from the dried sap of the Boswellia tree, it releases a distinct fragrance when burned. It has been […]
Walking into the Truth
My Muslim friend Jalil and I had been meeting for several months to study the Bible and pray together. Through many of our conversations, Jalil grappled with the truths of the Gospel as we talked about what it means to follow Christ. Sometimes he seemed close to the Kingdom and […]
An Interview with Frontiers’ Partner Impact Team
The Partner Impact team serves Frontiers’ donors by helping them give to field workers and to the Mission Fund. But what truly defines this team is their dedication to prayer. Team members Kathy and Jennifer recently shared about the various ways they seek to bless donors. What’s the most fulfilling […]
My Little Mat in the Shade
The day I met Mounira, I was so sick from a case of parasites that I couldn’t be more than a few feet away from the hole in the ground that is my bathroom. A kind neighbor heard I was sick and sat with me while I rested on a mat […]