As the plane over Turkey shook violently with mechanical problems, Jen* sat paralyzed with fear. Would this be her last day on earth? What would happen to her soul?

Within hours, the plane made it safely to the ground and the passengers went on their way, but Jen left a different woman. As she returned to her family, many questions tormented her mind —especially questions about eternity and the brevity of life.

A distant relative shared with her about someone named Jesus Christ and that she could have a personal relationship with him. He could save her from her sins.

All Jen knew as a nominal Muslim woman were the traditions of the Koran, Allah, and Mohammed; and, before this plane ride, she had no imminent reason to ponder these things. She was a wealthy seller of fine perfumes and jewelry — happily married with two children. But after a near-death experience, she was ready for more. Her heart was searching for truth and significance in the world.

Jen told her husband, Oscar*, these things, and he told her he would never allow her to become a Christian. Once, she tried to give him a Bible and he ripped it to pieces and threw it away. But, Jen persisted. Three times she attempted to attend the church in her town and each time she was unable to enter. The fourth time, she found some Christian Russian women and followed them inside. There, Jen repented and became a believer.

Read about how Jen's husband, Oscar, responded to her decision. 

*Not their real names