Where were the Magi from, and were they attached to the Persian religion of Zoroastrianism? There are key insights that indicate a high probability that they were religious leaders of this Persian religion. Let’s look into who the Magi – Wise Men were.
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Izmit – The Forgotten Christian City
Izmit, a vibrant city nestled in northwestern Turkey, is unknown for its rich Byzantine history. The city formerly called Nicomedia hosted the persecution of Christians under Emperor Diocletian and later became the birthplace of several notable Christians. Yet, today, this landscape lies buried and easily ignored.
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Something amiss – Cultural gone awry at Starbucks
Walking into Starbucks after our years in Central Asia, I knew something was amiss – the culture had gone awry. In language learning, we are taught to speak the language of those we have come to serve. Even culture anthropology says that “we should seek to understand another person’s beliefs and behaviors from the perspective of their culture rather than our own.”[1] https://pressbooks.pub/perspectives/chapter/the-culture-concept/ Yet, I had to learn a new language and culture at Starbucks.
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Spectator or a partaker of Oneness
The game is on – God is real, and His oneness may not be what we expect. Are we merely spectators of God’s oneness, or can we actively participate with Him? Do we passively watch from a distance, or can God dwell among us as we engage with Him? Those who are connected participate more deeply than those who observe from afar. Which would you prefer – a spectator or a partaker?
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Top Islamic Marriage Books, Part 1
Every Muslim couple wants to read an excellent Islamic marriage book to clarify their rights and duties. Here are a few books and my thoughts on what makes a good read.
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How God uses Dreams of Jesus?
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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