The Arab Magi and the Star of Bethlehem
Many attempts have been made to determine the nature of the star that drew the magi to Jerusalem and shortly after, to Bethlehem. Because of the extent of its brightness, some […]
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Muslims Turn to Christ in Unprecedented Numbers (Part 2)
This is part 2/2 of an article originally published by Open Doors, USA. Read Part 1 here. Muslims in the Middle East are turning to Jesus in unprecedented numbers. This […]
Muslims Turn to Christ in Unprecedented Numbers
The Islamic State has been filling the headlines for a long time and filling the hearts of many people in the Middle East with fear. But in the midst of […]
Misplaced Patriotism: The Other Prosperity Gospel
The prosperity gospel is fooling a lot of people. No, not that prosperity gospel. The other prosperity gospel. The one that doesn’t have an official name, but that’s more popular than […]
Allah or Jesus? New Book Cuts Through the Murk of Religious Pluralism
A mind-stirring follow-on to the best-selling Seeking Allah Finding Jesus, Nabeel Qureshi continues his story of conversion from Islam to Christianity with an in depth look at the ‘mind’ of his […]
Why the Church Must Love the Refugee
The global refugee crisis reached a peak this year, and is still climbing. At this time in human history there are more refugees and displaced people than at any other […]
9 Ways To Counter Radical Islam
As an Iranian-American, I often get asked about the crisis in the Muslim world. I try to lean into the conversation, knowing a lot of sincere people are grasping for […]
Piper on Israel/Palestine
John Piper’s sermon titled “Israel, Palestine, and the Middle East” speaks to theological footings of the Israel/Palestine issue from a series on Romans. Click Here to read or listen to […]
Sowing Peace: How God’s Mercy to Us Changes our Perspective of Muslims.
Western fears about Islam and Muslims seem to be surging again, and there are political and religious leaders quick to point to anecdotes or news clips that only further incite […]
How to Talk with Terrorists
Sunday night at church I met a former missionary in Muslim countries who is now living in Grand Rapids. He teaches math at our community college and remains in contact […]