Woman to woman : sharing Jesus with a Muslim friend / [print]
Joy Loewen.
- Grand Rapids, Michigan : Chosen, (c)2010.
- 204 pages ; 22 cm.
The engagement party -- Childhood fears -- Help arrives -- First encounters -- Who are you? -- Virginity -- A new kind of praying -- Afraid to know -- Christmas and Easter -- On display -- The "gentleman" -- Babies -- Revenge -- The perfect home -- The pull and pressure of community -- Goodbyes -- At home with sisters -- The wedding party -- A letter to the Muslim reader.
Like many women in the Church, Joy Loewen didn't fully understand Muslim women or their roles in the Muslim culture and religion. In fact, she was afraid of them and not particularly interested in befriending them. But with prayer, wisdom, and a lot of love, Joy overcame these obstacles, found that she actually liked them, and that many of these women are irresistibly attracted to the love of Jesus. For the last thirty years she has used this knowledge to build authentic connections with Muslim women, reaching out to them in a sensitive, effective way. In this practical and very personal book, Joy shares not only her insights into befriending Muslim women, but many helpful stories from her own experiences. Her goal is to help readers "move from fear to love and compassion" so that they, too, can love as Christ does. Woman to Woman is essential reading for Christian leaders, ministries, and any layperson who wants to grow in love for and understanding of Muslims. - Publisher.
9780800794835
2009030581
Loewen, Joy, 1952-
Missions to Muslims. Women missionaries. Muslim women--Religious life.