Madeline Arthington

Madeline Arthington is a writer who serves with IMB in Central Asia.

My First Sunday Back to Church

My first Sunday back after quarantine, I sat in a daze on the pew in my Central Asian church. The IKEA Christmas star still hung suspended from the ceiling above the baptismal in the corner.

Iraq, Iran, and Afghanistan … 3 Places Where God Is at Work

Iraq, Iran, and Afghanistan are three places in Central Asia where God is working and some specific ways to pray.

Where Jesus Walked on Earth—Modern Sites from the Life of Christ

Have you ever wondered what the places where Jesus walked and ministered look like today? Madeline Arthington gives us a thorough look at these sites in the Holy Land.

Muslim Heard the Gospel … Now Leading Many to Salvation

Ruslan’s* ritual Muslim prayers, which he performed five times a day, brought no relief to the ugliness he felt in his heart. But then he heard the gospel. Ruslan began sharing the gospel even before he himself came to faith.

The Posture of Prayer: A Look at How Jews Pray

In Judaism, a prescribed prayer exists for literally everything—even a praise of thanksgiving for success in the bathroom. Jewish prayer accompanies life’s daily activities and defines the faithful’s relationship with God. Let's take a deeper look at how Jews pray.

I Toured the Tabernacle in Israel: Here’s What I Learned About Missions [Photo Gallery]

I recently toured a life-size replica of the tabernacle in the wilderness of southern Israel. Here is what I learned about missions. Enjoy this beautiful photo gallery.

The Difference Between Sunni and Shiite Muslims and Why It Matters

Lutherans and Baptists are basically the same. Wrong, and both groups would likely agree on that point. Neither is it true that all Muslims are...

After Jim Elliot—the Good, Bad and the Ugly

Decades after their murder at the hands of an Amazon tribe, the legend of these five martyrs—Jim Elliot, Nate Saint, Pete Fleming, Roger Youderian and Ed McCully—continues to inspire.

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