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Walking on the Edge of Eternity
Be challenged and inspired as you read this gripping true story of a prisoner turned pastor, serving His God and countrymen in war-torn Ukraine. Despite the very real danger to himself and his family, Zhenia took food to the starving people in front-line villages, brought VBS to their children, and ministered to the Ukrainian soldiers. He dodged bombs, drones and gunfire to serve the Lord, often living, as he described it, 'on the edge of eternity.'
This book is a page-turner, but also a faith-builder, as you see how mightily God is working in and through this devastating war in Ukraine. He is bringing tens of thousands into His Kingdom. No one is telling this story, and you need to read of His miraculous deeds and abundant harvest!
This is the story of one Ukrainian man who becomes possessed by the Spirit of God and divinely obsessed with His work. But it is also the story of two American congregations, whose God-ordained partnership with this man kindles a Gospel flame that spreads like a prairie fire across the dark and war-torn country of Ukraine. Linda Wicks has given us the fascinating account of her son in the faith, Zhenia, who went from being Satan's perpetrator to God's pastor. I needed to read this book as it has encouraged my faith in the continuous, miraculous work of Jesus, but also in the necessity and privilege of intercessory prayer. You need to read this book too. God's fingerprints are all over this story!
Julie Gariss
Christian Speaker, author and Pastor's wife
This book is a page-turner, but also a faith-builder, as you see how mightily God is working in and through this devastating war in Ukraine. He is bringing tens of thousands into His Kingdom. No one is telling this story, and you need to read of His miraculous deeds and abundant harvest!
This is the story of one Ukrainian man who becomes possessed by the Spirit of God and divinely obsessed with His work. But it is also the story of two American congregations, whose God-ordained partnership with this man kindles a Gospel flame that spreads like a prairie fire across the dark and war-torn country of Ukraine. Linda Wicks has given us the fascinating account of her son in the faith, Zhenia, who went from being Satan's perpetrator to God's pastor. I needed to read this book as it has encouraged my faith in the continuous, miraculous work of Jesus, but also in the necessity and privilege of intercessory prayer. You need to read this book too. God's fingerprints are all over this story!
Julie Gariss
Christian Speaker, author and Pastor's wife
262 pages, Paperback
Published December 30, 2024
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June 2, 2025
Boldly inspiring to live a life so close to suffering and death, yet even closer to Jesus. Zhenia has served his people during the Ukrainian war not just by providing food and shelter but by pointing the way to the One who can heal--Jesus. The true events recounted by Linda Wicks include many examples of divine protection, horrendous destruction, and the power of prayer. I came away from this book deeply moved by Zhenia's example of faith in the face of so much pain and sorrow. Somehow, the author manages to weave the message of hope in Jesus throughout the difficulties and struggle of war. I received a free copy of this book, but this is an honest review in which I highly recommend taking this journey of faith with a Ukrainian man who is on fire for Jesus.
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