Kingdom Beyond Borders: Finding Hope Along the Refugee Highway

by Helena Smrcek

Kingdom beyond Borders is a collection of true stories, told by refugees—unwanted people living in extraordinarily difficult circumstances. Helping Hands Ministry in Athens, Greece, shines as a bright beacon on the long and treacherous refugee highway. There, the heroes of this book—like thousands of others—found help, acceptance, and friendship; but above all, they found the key that unlocked the secret to the Kingdom. These are their stories.

A must read for anyone whose faith ever needs encouragement or wonders if true, holistic Christianity exists anywhere in the world.

Craig L. Blomberg

Distinguished Professor of New Testament

Denver Seminary, Littleton, Colorado, USA


It is my hope and prayer as you read these daily devotionals that your concern for modern day aliens— refugees—will go deeper and wider, reflecting God’s heart of grace and love.

Dr. Geoff

Tunnicliffe

CEO/Secretary General

World Evangelical Alliance

196 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 12, 2011

About the author

Award-winning author and screenwriter who believes in the power of a well-told story. She delivers page-turning stories that will keep you reading all night.

What kind of story makes your day? Stories are the strands that connect us, take us on amazing journeys, and perhaps even shape our future.

Let me share a little secret with you. Since I was just a kid, I've been on this wild storytelling journey.

My grandparents were amazing storytellers, and I looked forward to our winter evenings spent around a woodstove, listening to their stories.

Back in school, I was the one scribbling away, always running out of paper before I ran out of tales to tell.

But guess what? I've turned my passion for writing into something truly amazing—a career as an author.

It's like living in a storybook, where dreams come true and adventures await everywhere.

You see, crafting characters and weaving narratives isn't just a job for me—it's a calling.

It's about taking you, dear reader, on a journey beyond the ordinary, where anything is possible and hope shines bright.

And let's talk about technology for a moment. Isn't it incredible how it brings us closer together?

With the power of the internet, I can connect with you, my wonderful reader, in ways I never thought possible.

It's like having a community of kindred spirits bound together by the love of a good story.

But here's the real blessing: every word I write, every story I share, is crafted with you in mind.

Because when you open one of my novels, I want you to feel inspired, uplifted, and ready to conquer the world.

Thank you for being a part of this incredible journey.
Together, let's continue to discover the marvelous wonders of storytelling within the pages of our imaginations.

With boundless gratitude, Helena

Helena Smrcek

Reviews

[Sheryl Dougherty · Rating 4 out of 5]

A required read for a class. A perspective on refugees i hadn't considered

[Milan Homola · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great stories from refugees trying to find hope and freedom outside of Afghanistan, Iran, and Iraq. Amazing to get first hand accounts of life in those places and see what happens when they actually experience love from people who follow Jesus.

[Brett · Rating 5 out of 5]

A collection of testimonies from refugees who have come to Christ through the ministry of Helping Hands' in Athens, Greece.