“Excuse me. Friend?” The voice came from behind me, and I smiled. My body was stiff and sore after delivering and setting up several tents, but the work was worth it. The people of this city had been devastated by a recent earthquake, and thousands were still homeless. I joyfully […]
Sensitive to the Spirit
When I first met my daughter’s Muslim friend Rana, I learned she was full of surprises. Despite her traditional appearance, she always had bold, new opinions to share, as well as many questions and doubts about Islam. Rana’s inquisitive nature quickly led to conversations about Christ, and she wanted to […]
Faithful to a Calling
The park hummed with conversation as people and picnic blankets were spread out everywhere. My friend and fellow worker Gabby let out a heavy sigh. “There’s not a spot for us.” I shielded my eyes from the bright Middle Eastern sun and scanned the area a second time, hoping she […]
Hope for the Harvest
As a Muslim-background believer, Kadeem had begun sharing his faith in Jesus. But following a devastating earthquake, he had expected there to be more interest in the Good News of the Gospel. He’d been inspired by his friend Jason, a Frontiers field worker, who drove hours every week to serve […]
From Family to Forever
I hung up my phone and smiled to myself. A new friend had agreed to meet with me to study God’s Word. I added the appointment to my calendar before heading to join my family, who were playing outside. As I walked toward the kitchen, my nine-year-old son’s animated voice […]
A Miracle in Progress
Eager to escape the noisy street and connect with a Muslim friend, I ducked into the café where we had agreed to meet. But as I scanned the busy room, I discovered my usually cheerful friend Sanam looking downcast. My Frontiers teammate Gary was already sitting beside him, a hand […]
The Rubble and the Rock
The whole world seemed to tremble early one February morning. I grabbed my wife’s hand and we checked on our kids as the earthquake continued. When the rumbling finally stopped, we took account. No one had been injured, and the damage to our home and neighborhood was minimal. Later that […]
The Way of the Wise
Akeem knew the English center would close soon, but he remained in his seat and double-checked his notes anyway. He worked as a professor at a local college, but in order to be considered for a position at an even better university in the city, he needed to improve his […]
The Only Answer
My wife and I strolled toward the front of the appliance store with Mohsen, the friendly salesman who’d helped us select the perfect refrigerator for our apartment. As we passed several aisles, Mohsen shared briefly that he had a challenging relationship with a family member. When I gently suggested that […]
Outnumbered Not Outmatched
I waited outside a small shop overflowing with trinkets as my friend and Frontiers teammate purchased a souvenir. We were halfway through a visit to a neighboring country in the Middle East, but instead of buying mementos I was busy trying to make sense of everything I’d seen in this […]