What The Arab Church Can Teach Us About Racism
In several recent surveys, Jordan and Lebanon were ranked some of the highest on a list of “most racist countries in the world” (See here and here). There are plenty […]
Author: Scott Gustafson
Ramadan Prayer: Muslims of the East Arabian Peninsula
Long ago, wise men in Eastern Arabia noticed a beautiful star burning brightly in the night sky and set out on an adventure to see where it would lead them. […]
The Night of Power
This Sunday may celebrate the ‘Night of Power’ (Laylat al-Qadr) for many Muslims when Mohammad was thought to have received the first revelation of the Qur’an from the angel Jibril […]
Will You Pray With Us During Ramadan?
The fasting month of Ramadan is soon approaching for Muslims worldwide. For many, this is a time of celebration with family, a return to tradition and spiritual focus. The news […]
Repost: Feast of the Epiphany
This Christmas season, we’re revisiting previous Christmas posts. Today, enjoy this reminder about the travels of the Magi. Epiphany – the celebration of the manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles […]
Repost: Middle Eastern Jesus
This Christmas season, we’re revisiting previous Christmas posts. Today, enjoy this reminder about Jesus’ background. A friend from a Muslim background who follows Christ told me yesterday as we were […]
30 Days of Prayer: The Church as a Family of Refugees
The war in Syria triggered a massive wave of refugees, who are mainly accommodated in surrounding countries. Prior to this, in 2014, conflict flared up in Iraq, also creating hundreds […]
We Will Come to You: Christian Help for Refugees
John Piper recently preached at the Bethlehem 2017 Conference for Pastors + Church Leaders. In his message he says the gospel believing church “marches to a different drum” and in […]
Islam or Christianity?: No God But One Book Discussion
Last week was the third of a 3-part live video book discussion of Nabeel Qureshi’s No God But One. On this episode, I chatted with a good friend of mine, Fouad Masri, […]
Tawhid or Trinity?: No God But One Book Discussion
This week I had the privilege of sitting down with Dr. Michael Wittmer as part of a 3-part live video book discussion of No God But One by Nabeel Qureshi. […]