By Linda H. Wicks
Walking on the Edge of Eternity
What does faith look like when every step could be your last?
Walking on the Edge of Eternity is a true story of redemption and faith set against the brutal reality of war-torn Ukraine. It follows the extraordinary journey of Zhenia, a former prisoner whose life was transformed by Christ and who later became a pastor serving his people amid bombings, drones, checkpoints, and the constant threat of death.
When war erupted, Zhenia refused to flee. Instead, he carried food to starving families in frontline villages, brought hope to terrified children, and ministered to Ukrainian soldiers under fire. Each day demanded a choice between safety and calling, fear and faith. Zhenia chose to remain, often living, as he described it, “on the edge of eternity.”
If you are searching for hope, courage, and a deeper understanding of what it means to fully trust God, this story will challenge and inspire you long after the final page.
WALKING ON THE EDGE OF ETERNITY
CHAPTER 01
A simple act of prayer in an Iowa church sets into motion a story that will span decades, continents, and war zones. This chapter reveals how God quietly prepares the ground long before His plan becomes visible.
Chapter 02
Privilege, intelligence, and charm give way to violence, crime, and destruction. Zhenia’s rapid descent into gang life exposes how quickly a life can unravel when purpose is replaced by thrill and power.
Chapter 03
Behind concrete walls and locked doors, everything changes. In the darkest place imaginable, Zhenia encounters a grace strong enough to break hardened hearts and offer true freedom where none should exist.
Chapter 04
Released from prison with nothing, Zhenia begins again. Unexpected relationships, restored lives, and impossible opportunities reveal a God who redeems the past and opens doors no human effort could unlock.