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by Rev. LJ Jaworski, Pastor of Mission for Third Church, Richmond, Virginia     In my work as a mission pastor, I have the privilege of hearing stories of the transformation that happens as God makes all things new around the world. Recently, a missionary serving in Central Asia shared... read more →

by Nancy Von Schimmelmann, Frontier Fellowship Mission Advocate     Mary graciously embraced the Lord's calling to an unheard-of task. Her joyful Magnificat (Luke 1:46–55) shows her maturity and depth of faith. But as she likely met with skepticism from her family and Joseph’s, and when her wedding became a... read more →

by Dr. Urgessa Biru, Director of Light of Hope Ministry Ethiopia     Isaiah lived and ministered during turbulent times in the history of the divided kingdoms of Israel and Judah. As the Assyrian Empire advanced, threatening to overtake them, Isaiah predicted that their fear and despair would be replaced... read more →

by Rev. Juan Sarmiento, Associate Director for Mission for The Outreach Foundation     A crowd of people—mostly Muslims—had gathered to celebrate in the ancient medina quarter of a North African town. This, however, was a different kind of party. Several children with physical disabilities were present. In that society,... read more →

by Cindy M. Wu, co-author of Our Global Families: Christians Embracing Common Identity in a Changing World + author of A Better Country: Embracing the Refugees in Our Midst     I recently went around the dinner table and asked my family what they wished they had more of. The... read more →

by Sean Walker, Operations Coordinator for The Antioch Partners     The women’s piercing cries were more bone-chilling than the freezing air that winter day. I was standing in the snow outside a havli* in a remote Central Asian village to pay respects to the deceased brother and young niece... read more →

by Rita Johnson, Frontier Fellowship Associate Director     Isaiah 42 is the first of Isaiah’s four “servant songs.” These poems describe the servant of the Lord who suffered both pain and humiliation in his ministry of serving God and bringing about justice. The Church has long associated this servant... read more →

by Becca Lehde, Frontier Fellowship Board Member     There’s a tendency for the joy of salvation to fade into the slump of everyday life. Sometimes I feel like I'm trying to dig myself out of a deep hole, and the only thing I succeed in doing is piling more... read more →

by Denise Sciuto, Frontier Fellowship Associate Director     The book of Isaiah describes God’s judgment and restoration as He establishes His Kingdom on earth. While Isaiah issues many warnings to people regarding their rebellious actions and attitudes, the book is also brimming with God’s compassion and His promise to... read more →

by Rev. Donald Marsden, Frontier Fellowship Associate Director     In the Gospels, Jesus called Himself the Good Shepherd who knows His sheep by name (John 10:3) and goes to great lengths to find even one lost sheep (Luke 15:3–7). Like Ezekiel 34:11, scripture reveals God as one who finds... read more →