Praying with insight Muslims and Christians use the same Arabic word for "fasting." And similar to what we learned yesterday about prayer, the meanings are fundamentally different. Muslim fasting is rigidly defined as no food, water, sex, or smoking from dawn to dusk. Christian fasting takes...
For believers Two years ago, Nan’s young daughter, Kadija, tragically lost her battle with cancer. In her grief, Nan shared her pain with a church leader, who reminded her that God had given her Kadija and that He could bless her with another daughter. Though Nan...
For believers Kera’s daughter was gravely ill and so tormented that she couldn’t even sit up on her own. Hearing about a village where miraculous healings were occurring, Kera placed her daughter on a donkey cart and traveled for two days to reach the village. Upon...
For believers Pray for “Ismael”, a 16-year-old who is the only believer in his family. His parents struggle to provide for their large household—his mother has nine children, and his father has two wives. Ismael faces ongoing persecution from his siblings because of his faith and...
For believers Ramadan is especially difficult for "Yusef," the only Christian in his devout Muslim family. Under constant scrutiny, he faces relentless pressure to renounce his faith. His uncle even promises financial support—if only he rejects Jesus. His family withholds food and isolates him, yet God...
Praying with insight It is surprising when Christians from a Muslim background share their testimony, how often Matthew 5:38-42 is quoted. Jesus' teaching to "turn the other cheek" is astonishing to many Muslims, as it presents a perspective on forgiveness and humility that is unfamiliar in...
Praying with insight Islam teaches that deception under certain circumstances is acceptable, and the effects of this teaching breeds mistrust—of God and of others. But the Bible tells us, "Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices...
For believers Pray for "Robita," a divorced woman who accepted Christ three months ago. She has faced intense persecution and insults, not only for her faith but also because of her status as a divorced Christian. This season will be even more challenging as she has...
Praying with insight Mohammed said that it was permitted to have four wives if all were treated equally. He himself had at least 11 wives. Many were widows or prisoners of war. One was very young. This history influences marriages among Muslims all over the world....
For believers Pray for “Hamadou,” who has experienced tremendous loss this past year. After a drastic change in his community, he was forced to return to live with his neglectful parents. He now faces malnutrition and developmental challenges due to a lack of resources. For the first...