Archive: January 2012
Understanding The Attraction Of Heaven
The final part of a series by Joy L* Mum and Dad had just died. Their deaths were awe-inspiring because they were ready to meet Jesus in heaven. Many of my Muslim friends came and shared heart-felt condolences, which they … Continue reading…
Teaching The Reality Of Sin
The fourth in a five-part series by Joy L* ‘Why don’t the women respond more to the red page depicting the cross in the Wordless Book**?’ I lamented to my husband. ‘Perhaps,’ he replied, ‘it’s because they don’t understand the … Continue reading…
The Power Of Prayer
The third in a five-part series by Joy L* ‘Please pray for me,’ my Libyan friend begged. Khadija** had a serious liver disease, and the doctor had advised her against getting pregnant. She now carried a baby and was desperate. … Continue reading…
Using The Scriptures
The second in a five-part series by Joy L* I pondered a new missionary’s comments. He was describing ‘Scripture reading times’ with non-seeking Muslims. I grew up in a missionary home in an Islamic country and had never witnessed this … Continue reading…
Being Set Apart
The first in a five-part series by Joy L* ‘Oh, Lord, I cannot do that!’ I tried to explain to God as I knelt by my bed. I was about forty years old when I sensed the Holy Spirit suggesting … Continue reading…
A Faithful Servant
Mary Hollinshead 1921-2012 Mary would attribute her faithfulness to the enabling of God who sustained her throughout her 90 years of life and ministry. She passed peacefully into His presence just after Christmas. Mary loved to tell stories of her … Continue reading…
