Articles for tag: Islam

February 19, 2013

Christian Standard

Witnesses from Around the World (Previewing the 2013 NACC)

By Chris DeWelt An exciting component of the 2013 North American Christian Convention in Louisville, Kentucky, will be the powerful testimonies of six followers of Christ who come from six different parts of our world. Each will offer pungent and powerful words from the front lines where the gospel is actively pushing back the kingdom of darkness. At each of the six main sessions, you will hear godly leaders from other nations who are living out lives of faithful service, often at great personal risk and frequently with life-altering consequences. Their active witness of today”s victorious faith in the face

February 17, 2013

Christian Standard

Abundant Solitude

By Tony Twist He saw strangers coming toward his home. Years of persecutions had sensitized him to the schemes and seductions of the enemy, and alarm bells were ringing in his head. He quickly put his most precious possessions, his wife and two young daughters, in the hiding place. Sure enough, the men burst into the house looking for his girls (ages 9 and 11). Their intention was to gang rape, traumatize, and dishonor them so they would never have Christian children. For the radical Muslim leaders fighting “infidels,” this was a calculation of war. For our student, it would have been a devastation of his family. We now have almost 100

September 14, 2011

Craig S. Farmer

books about Islam

Learn More About Islam

Craig Farmer recommends four books offering accessible approaches to Islam through history, the Qur’an, theology, and literature, with selections by John Esposito, Michael Sells, Sachiko Murata, William Chittick, and Tayeb Salih.

January 4, 2009

Greg Pruett

reaching receptive Muslim peoples

Common Sense

Greg Pruett urges the church to seek receptive Muslim peoples, translate Scripture into local languages, and share Christ through intentional, culturally sensitive mission strategy.

January 8, 2006

Mike Faust

reaching out to Muslims

What About Islam?

A concise introduction to Islam’s origins, beliefs, and practices, plus key differences with Christianity—and practical guidance for reaching Muslim neighbors through prayer, respect, friendship, and gospel-centered conversations.

September 18, 2005

Mike Schrage

Southern Sudan

A New Era in Sudan!

A call to pray, give, and go as peace opens new opportunity in southern Sudan. The article highlights the endurance of the Sudanese church and urges believers to partner in gospel work, training, and compassionate service.

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