Ramadan: A Spirit of Slavery

"No Muslim is free," Sakina remarked. Never is that more obvious than during Ramadan. Sakina believes she is a slave of Allah. It saddens me to see the spirit of slavery in my Muslim friends. During Ramadan gratitude towards my Savior, Jesus Christ, is heightened and overflows.

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In Celebration of Women: An Easter Reflection

When I think of Easter, I can’t help but think of women. The biblical narrative guarantees it. The Bible emphasizes the integral role of women in Christ’s ministry on earth. In a culture where their value was not esteemed, the elevation brought to them by the gospel message is astounding! Is it any wonder? True Christianity always seeks to elevate the status of women.

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Reflections on Covid and the Muslim Community: Part 3

As Say Hello anticipates life beyond the pandemic, we remain aware of how it has impacted Muslims near and far. This final installment of our Covid series helps us remember that our Muslim friends need Jesus. We are in a place where our post-Covid world bears resemblance to theirs, offering unique opportunity for "togetherness" that features the ONE who loves us all.

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God's First Big Ask

Adam and Eve made a devastating error. They buckled under Satan’s cajoling invitation to taste of the only fruit God had forbidden in their unbelievably perfect all-inclusive Garden of Eden paradise. Now, encumbered by unfamiliar shame and fear, they hid from God. But God searched them out with the first question He asked of any human, ever.

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