Adventures in Saying Yes
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"An account of a Christian family's life in the Middle East that prompts Christians to dare to live boldly wherever they are"--
Carl Medearis è un esperto internazionale nelle relazioni arabo-americane e cristiano-musulmane. Agisce come catalizzatore di movimenti attuali in Medio Oriente che promuovono la pacificazione, nonché il dialogo culturale, politico e religioso verso la riconciliazione. Avendo vissuto per dodici anni a Beirut con la sua famiglia, ha incoraggiato, attraverso il suo approccio unico, studenti universitari, professionisti e leader politici a vivere secondo i principi e gli insegnamenti di Gesù per trasformare le loro società e nazioni. Oggi, Medearis lavora con leader sia in Occidente che nel mondo arabo, con l'obiettivo di coltivare relazioni piene e fruttuose basate sulla vita e sugli insegnamenti di Gesù di Nazareth.




"An account of a Christian family's life in the Middle East that prompts Christians to dare to live boldly wherever they are"--
An Acclaimed Guide to Understanding Today's Muslim, Completely Updated Carl Medearis provides new insights into the top questions people have about Muslims and Islam. With practical information and fascinating stories, he shares culturally sensitive ways for Christians to get to know Muslims on a personal level. In this updated and expanded edition, Medearis shares · How more and more Muslims live "right next door," and how we can overcome the growing level of misinformation and fear · The roots of modern-day jihad and how recent developments in the Middle East affect the West · A new chapter answering tough questions about terrorism, Christian converts, and other key topics Medearis shows how common ground is the best foundation for hearts turning to Jesus rather than focusing initially on the differences between Islam and Christianity.
The goal of Learning to Talk is to discover how the short interactions that already fill our days can be moments when the power of Jesus makes a mark on a world that desperately needs it. This isn't a book about discipleship - you're not going to turn your barber into a pastor in sixty seconds. What we want is to show Jesus to the people we
Some of us fear moments when we need to defend our theology. Some of us seek them out. In "Speaking of Jesus," Medearis draws on his experience of international reconciliation between Muslims and Christians to remind us of the heart of evangelism: Jesus.