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A Path of Love and Harmony

For two years, the shy mom has been quietly bringing her son and daughter to our church for Sabbath School, worship and potluck, then slipping away and going home unnoticed. In the Sinim language, her name is onomatopoeic, sounding like the melodious, gentle call of a bird. We will call…

Why Am I Here?

After graduating from a Seventh-day Adventist academy, I considered leaving the church. But before cutting ties, I told God to give me Seventh-day Adventist friends during my first semester of college—or else. God used hay fever to connect me to my first friend at Andrews University. He gave me a…

White Man Moro

A I approached my friend’s house, I heard a young child repeatedly shout, “White man, moro!” The adults and older children nearby were snickering quietly. “What did he say?” I asked my friends. “White Man, moro,” they replied. “But, what does it mean?” I pressed. I am accustomed to being…

Open Gate

“Today is the last day of Ramadan,” said Dinus, one of our health coaches. “We should visit the remaining houses on the block,” I replied. “We have three more hours left before Sabbath.” Moo, moo, m-o-o! We darted outside to witness the commotion. “Nathan. Nathan. Help me!” I shouted while…

The God Who Does Not Change

Hills are places of power. Many civilizations, cultures and religions have subscribed to this belief since the world began. The Tai-Kadai people, no less, have built many religious places atop hills. The view alone makes them impressive. Recently, we took a vacation and visited many places of beauty and interest.…

Back to Basics

Life has radically changed for us. Our son, Jeshua, has officially flown the nest to continue his education in America, following in his sister Alina’s footsteps. Alina has graduated from academy and has started her freshman year in college. Meanwhile, our dear friends and family in America mercifully make the…

The Call to Retreat

Retreat: “an act or process of withdrawing especially from what is difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable” (Webster’s Dictionary, first definition). Recently, AFM conducted our South East Asia Retreat, gathering our missionaries working within the S.E. Asia region for training, fellowship and some much-needed rest and relaxation. As someone who served overseas,…

Comorasu, Adina

AFM - Europe, Short-term missionary for 2024-2025

Beyond a Dream

In the mid-90s, a Tai-Kadai person told Kaleb, “You should go to our country and tell our people about God.” Kaleb didn’t know how it could be possible, but a dream was planted, and in faith, he said, “If the Lord opens the way, I will go.” In 2004, through…

The Good Thing About Not Being in Control

“My power is made perfect in weakness” (2 Corinthians 12:9). I always considered myself to be a good pastor. When I preached, I felt confident. I enjoyed giving Bible studies and visiting the homes of families who needed pastoral counseling. Being a pastor was my thing. But I had a…

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