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The Power of Forgiveness
The Power of Forgiveness We all know forgiveness is an important part of our Christian faith, but how do we pray into this theme for Mauritania? At the end of the Lord’s Prayer, Jesus says these words: For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.…
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A global call for prayer for Middle East
When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord will lift up a standard against him and put him to flight [for He will come like a rushing stream which the breath of the Lord drives] (Isa.59:19) We are all aware of the turmoil that is caused by jihadist/extremist Islamic…
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More Insight to Inform Prayer
If you are interested in learning more about Islam, the Crescent Project is a very good resource. They are good at directing you to books, podcasts and conferences that will better equip you to minister to Muslims or to simply understand Islam and the way Muslims think. Check out their website at [www.crescentproject.org]. Another resource…
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Life During Ramadan
During the last week of Ramadan I asked several people when the Night of Power would be – 50% answered with certainty. Then I asked when the end of Ramadan would be – 100% were uncertain. “Insha’allah” (“If its God’s will”) is very frustrating when the normal rhythms of life has been put on hold…
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Struggles for Christians in Egypt
A perspective from someone on-the-ground in Egypt: We are very thankful for the peaceful presidential election back in May. President El-Sisi won with 96.9%; ten million more votes than former President Morsi got in the runoff of the 2012 election. It was clear that the majority of the Egyptian people wanted Sisi to be the…
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Ramadan Stories
During Ramadan in Morocco, life was turned upside down. Live during the night, try to sleep during day time. During Ramadan this year we had possibilities to share, even with people who are normally not that interested. We look back on a blessed season together, still lots of things to learn but we are certainly…
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TeenStreet Egypt
History was made last week as the inaugural TeenStreet in Egypt finalized on the 6th of September. TeenStreet, with the vision to grow the next generation in their love for God and people, takes place around the world, each one contextualized to its home culture. TeenStreet Egypt, the first in the Arab world, will be…