I can testify that I have heard over 200 testimonies of believers from a Muslim background. As I listened to them, one thing was clear: Faith comes by hearing, and hearing through the Word of Christ. (Rom. 10:17). I observed that the dramatic did not save them, but God’s word did. So what about all these dreams of Jesus?
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A Walk in the Chisinau Jewish Cemetery
Walking through this Jewish cemetery, I feel deeply moved by the shared human desire for hope and peace, especially for those who have endured profound turmoil. The Jewish cemetery in Chisinau, originally called the New Cemetery, proves the long history of the Hebrew people in this region. The city’s cemetery offers a unique view of its 200-year history, including pogroms and evidence of its destroyed section.
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Hidden Crosses over the Cafe Terrace
The Archeology Museum of Istanbul hosts over 1 million historic pieces in three main buildings. There is no religious Byzantine historical section in the three buildings; the religious Byzantine section lies in the courtyards and the exterior of the Museum area, which is open to the elements of nature. From the wall of the Archeology Cafe, a terrace oversees a storage section below. Let’s look at what hidden crosses lay there.
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Hidden Crosses in Archaeology Museum Istanbul – Storage Section
On the far end of the courtyard of the Archaeology Museum is the office building where Istanbul Christian ruins remain dormant in the corridor. All too often, I find the Christian ruins in corners stacked side by side and/or outside in a gathering area of ruined remains.
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Antalya Bell Tower – Whoops! Clock Tower Walking Tour
The Antalya Clock Tower, recently renovated in 2024, centers in a prime location on the edge of the old city of Kaleici. The tower displays a mix of Seljuk, Ottoman, and Greek influences on the city. Within the tower are marble pieces, most likely from Byzantine buildings, which the Seljuks placed within the tower.
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Is Jihad in the Bible?
Jihad is an Arabic word that means struggle. In many circles, it refers to the allowance to fight and conquer those who do not follow the Islamic path. In the Old Testament, many wars, as well as the conquering and destruction of other peoples, occurred that seem to be similar. Is Jihad today like the Old Testament? Let’s analyze some differences between judgments in the Old Testament and Islamic Jihad.
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