I sometimes preach a sermon entitled “The Four Little Candles.” The author of the original story is unknown. In it I tell the story of four little candles that were burning softly and quietly. Listening closely you can hear them speak. The first little candle is peace. Lamenting that the world no longer wants to … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Islam
Would you wear hijab for a day?
February 1st was World Hijab Day. For those of you who might not know, hijab is the head covering worn by some Muslim women. The idea was to invite women who do not hijab, both Muslim and women of other faiths, to wear the covering for one day to increase awareness and understanding. Many, perhaps … Continue reading
Where is God?
I am not weighing in on the gun debate. No matter which side of the debate you agree with, I do not personally know ANYONE that resonates with and in anyway condones what took place in New York and Connecticut. I can’t begin to do as well as others in expressing the horror, disbelief, and … Continue reading
Subject: Fwd.,Fwd.,Fwd.,Fwd.,Fwd.,
In general I don’t like emails that have been forwarded a dozen times. However, I do usually have a look at what I have been sent unless I have reason to suspicion a virus or such. Why take the time? It gives me a glimpse into how others are thinking about politics, faith, or daily … Continue reading
Freedom for peace or for pain?
I probably should work a little harder at commenting in a more timely fashion about current events. Truthfully, it takes me a while to figure out how I feel about things. That was not true with recent events. I know how I immediately reacted and felt about the film depicting the Prophet Mohammed. I know … Continue reading
Going to hell in a hand basket?
Just over a week remains for the month of Ramadan. I have had several opportunities to join with friends at area mosques to share in the iftar, i.e. breaking of the fast. I have had the joy of bringing along with me a few friends who are interested in understanding more about Islam and about … Continue reading
Being Missional or Doing Missional?
It was a different kind of mission trip. We hosted a group of 25 college students and their leaders for a week here in Houston, TX. No houses were built. No vacation Bible schools took place. No sports camps with inner city youth filled city parks. Those are all valid ways to engage. This experience … Continue reading
Webinar: Women in Islam with Dr. Dina Abdelrahman and Mrs. Eman Zenhom
One of the best parts of being in different churches is hearing all the myriad of ways that God is using his children to demonstrate his love to the nations. Recently I heard the story of a young woman, an International student, who was taken in by a family while she awaited the birth of … Continue reading
Hijab is not for me, but it is for her.
We have ministered among Muslim peoples for twenty-five years. Upon arriving in Texas we set about to learn the context of Islam here. Make no mistake, the way we practice faith, whether Christianity or Islam, is affected by cultural context. So we set out to visit area mosques and visit places frequented by Muslims. For … Continue reading
CBF partner, pastor weigh in on burning of Koran
Associated Baptist Press has carried two articles on the input of CBF-partner Baptist Joint Committee on Religious Liberty and the pastor of a church which partners with the Fellowship on the intention of a Florida church to burn the Koran. As the Fellowship’s officers meet today and the Advisory Council meets tomorrow, more will be announced … Continue reading