I navigated through a crowded living room, introducing myself to everyone I passed. I’d recently moved to the area, and although my new Frontiers teammate had introduced me to a few Muslim-background believers, it was my first time at this particular gathering of local followers of Christ. As I continued […]
Legacy of Faith
A few months ago, my father passed away unexpectedly. My family traveled back to the U.S. to grieve our loss as well as celebrate his life and legacy as a great man of faith and pastor. All too soon, it was time to say goodbye to the friends and family […]
Wherever He Leads
The day started like any other. I got up and went for a run. Then I picked up a few groceries at the store. When I returned to my house, I received a phone call from a fellow Frontiers teammate who’d heard sirens and explosions from her home. I encouraged […]
The Faith to Forgive
When my friend Arshad first told me that he wanted to follow Jesus, I warned him that coming into the Kingdom would not be an easy road. I urged him to count the cost, and Arshad responded confidently, insisting he would stand firm against the enemy’s attacks. A year later […]
When Prayers are Lifted
After a devastating earthquake in a neighboring city, my Frontiers team and I spent every weekend helping construct shelters for those most affected. One day while nailing together the frame of a temporary house, I noticed an older man I didn’t recognize. He hovered nearby, looking nervous. Taking a short […]
A Golden Opportunity
When my taxi jerked to a stop, the driver Diran swiveled to check on me in the backseat. “Are you okay?” I nodded at Diran, who often drove my husband and me across town. “That was close.” In front of us, two cars had crashed into each other and now […]
Comfort in the Storm
My pace slowed as larger buildings appeared between the trees on the outskirts of town. I’d arrived in this village a few weeks earlier, yet everything still seemed so new. The vivid blue sky, the lush green surrounding me, and even the ruddy soil beneath my sandals made me pause […]
The Faith to Follow
Najla shielded her eyes from the bright, Middle Eastern sun while she scanned the bustling park for Mandy. Soon, she spotted the American woman, who’d invited her to book club, sitting beneath a tree with a small group of ladies all relaxing in the shade. Najla hurried over. “I’m sorry […]
A Different Kind of Healing
Last year, an earthquake left thousands in a neighboring city without homes and basic necessities. My Frontiers team had done what we could to help before several humanitarian organizations took over the relief efforts. Thankfully, physical needs were now being met on a larger scale, which meant I could focus […]
When Hope Interrupts Hatred
“Excuse me. I must be going now.” The businessman’s demeanor remained polite though irritation flashed in his once-friendly eyes. We’d been having a nice conversation up to that point. But everything changed when I said that Jesus was the only way to God. “Of course,” I nodded. “It was nice […]