“Even homes built on faith are not exempt from warfare.” – Candice Japhta
What does it mean to be people of peace in places of war? From allegorical fiction set in fantasy worlds to narrative fiction inspired by real-world events in Indonesia, Nigeria and Papua New Guinea, these short stories by Christian authors from around the world will challenge you to consider the true meaning of peace—and to discover how such lasting peace is possible, even in the most unlikely times and places.
This anthology also features interviews with each author, discussion questions for book clubs, and writing prompts for individuals and groups. Read and connect with others over each story (as well as every “story behind the story”) and deepen your understanding of Jesus, the Prince of Peace, as you dive into this unique collection and share the experience with trusted friends.
Available from December 3, 2026.
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Stories can carry meaning beyond what we first realize…Written words still have a unique power in today’s fast-moving technological world. They invite readers to slow down, imagine, and encounter truth more personally. – Anton Sulistiyanto, Indonesian author
Histoires
- Christian in Action by Karen Chin (Cayman Islands)
- The Night of Yelwata by Israel Elazar (Nigeria)
- The Light That Did Not Fade by Dennis Huerta (Peru)
- The Olive Tree at the Edge of the City by Candice Japhta (South Africa)
- A Strong Cloth by Ree Pashley (Tanzania)
- The Panacea for War: Christ’s Presence by Abraham Shuaibu (Nigeria)
- A Glimmer of Hope by Nancy Sitohang (Indonesia)
- The Baker and the War by Erika Simone (Mexico)
- The Quiet Light at Kwitang Street by Anton Sulistiyanto (Indonesia)
- The Garden of Peace by Zeeva Usman (Pakistan)
- Where Rust and Moth Destroy by Don Alejandro Valdez (Philippines)
Authors
Karen Chin is a Caribbean author and literary mentor based in the Cayman Islands. Known for her work preserving and promoting local heritage, her fiction blends lyrical storytelling with gripping suspense.
Israel Elazar is an evangelist, youth counsellor, Bible commentator, and researcher from Nigeria. He has been involved in secondary school evangelical outreaches for over a decade.
Dennis Rojas Huerta is pastor of the Methodist Church of Pueblo Libre and chaplain at María Alvarado School. He seeks to foster a culture of peace and hope through schools, forming generations committed to Christ.
Candice Japhta writes words that are deeply rooted in redemption, resilience and the healing love of God—in order to inspire faith, hope, and inner restoration in others who have known suffering.
Ree Pashley is an adoptive, biological and foster mom based in Tanzania. She enjoys writing, art and hiking. Twenty years ago, she traveled to Uganda, and keeps visiting the area, loving the deep sense of community.
Abraham Shuaibu is a writer, missionary, and researcher from northern Nigeria. His writing journey began from a passion to show how the gospel brings peace into the most divided human hearts and communities.
Erika Simone is a missionary living in Tlaquepaque, Mexico, with her husband and son. She writes in Spanish and has published three books.
Nancy Sitohang edits manuscripts in Bahasa Indonesia, and writes online content. She wrote her story to give Papuan children a voice, in obedience to God’s Word for His people to tell the truth and fight for justice.
Anton Sulistiyanto has worked in the publishing world for many years, beginning as an editor at Tira Pustaka and Bhuana Ilmu Populer (KKG), before joining BPK Gunung Mulia in 2007, where he serves to this day.
Zeeva Usman is a writer passionate about sharing stories that inspire faith, resilience and hope. She writes devotionals and fiction that reflect her belief in God’s power to bring beauty out of brokenness.
Don Alejandro Valdez is a teacher and learning designer with a passion for words. He has explored various forms of expression—including essays, editorials, songwriting, poetry, and now short stories.
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Few of the Christian books available throughout Asia, Africa, Eastern Europe and Latin America are penned by local authors. Those creating this content often work alone with little local support, and have few opportunities for community and training.
In the world’s hardest places, Christian authors and publishers may also struggle with hostile politics, volatile economies and the desolation of war. They may have life-giving stories to tell, but there are barriers to sharing them. Being people of peace in such places is hard.
That’s why Media Associates International exists. We’re a global network seeking to equip and encourage Christian writers, editors and publishers who create life-transforming materials in their heart language and local context—no matter how challenging that context is.
We connect with each other for mutual learning and community, and collaborate on producing engaging written content that strengthens the global church and impacts society—and we’d love for you to be a part of our community!