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Apr 09

On Earth As It Is In Heaven

by Chuck Guth, vision trip participant   This is my third trip to Egypt—the first was 10 years ago. Not surprisingly, then, the trip brings both new experiences and insights but also deep memories of past interactions. On my first trip I was profoundly moved by the earnest prayer at... read more →
Apr 03

More of Jesus

by Sue Armstrong, vision trip participant     There is a beautiful series of bronze Arabic sculptures in the sanctuary of Kasr El Dobara church in Cairo, Egypt. The one over the altar reads more of Jesus, and the others placed around the church say more of Jesus in my... read more →
Mar 05

Pass It On

by Richard Haney, Executive Director     I was on the track and field team in high school, competing in the high jump and one-mile relay. On a relay team, everyone has to pass or receive the baton. Being able to make that exchange without error is almost as important... read more →
Feb 12

Gospel Access for Oral Learners

by Richard Haney, Executive Director     Executive Director Richard Haney will be presenting his paper, “The Ruthwell Cross Reconsidered: An Object Lesson in Material Art as a Bridge between Textual and Oral Messages,” at the Oxford Centre for Mission Studies next month. Here he shares some thoughts about the... read more →
Dec 25

Day 24 | Christmas Day

by Tara Chase, Frontier Fellowship Communications Director     And so we come to the end of our Advent journey. As we welcome the Christ Child into our world, we welcome Emmanuel, the God who has been with us all along. We rejoice that every hope and fear held captive... read more →
Dec 24

Day 23 | Advent

by Rev. Dr. Kristin Huffman, Frontier Fellowship Associate Director     Why do we often lose our wonder as we grow up? My granddaughter, Cora, just turned two. I love watching her discover new things—shapes that match, sweet and sour tastes, words, dances and twirls. Surprises and changes of direction.... read more →
Dec 23

Day 22 | Advent

by Jenny Rose Wilson, Nurse Midwife     I’ve long been captivated by the book of Revelation’s visions of worship—rich arrays of color, sound, language, rhythm and dance from every culture. Glorious! As I reflect on today’s passage, a startling question arises: Who is it difficult to imagine being a... read more →
Dec 22

Day 21 | Advent

by Hannah Teague, Frontier Fellowship Creative Director     Micah 4:1–5 paints the picture of a flourishing world, free from war, want or fear. Weapons are transformed to dig up neglected soil and cultivate life. People once devoted to military strategy rest in the shade of their fruit trees. They... read more →
Dec 21

Day 20 | Advent

by April McAllister, Frontier Fellowship Summer 2018 Intern     One afternoon, as I was doing some research for my internship and pondering the night’s dinner, I stumbled across this phrase: “The most delicious dishes are simmered slowly, allowing the complexity of the flavors to sink in.” As I thought... read more →
Dec 20

Day 19 | Advent

  When Jesus was born, angels heralded the announcement that God was doing something new: “I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord” (Luke 2:10–11 NRSV).... read more →