The season of Lent is almost upon us, and every year there are at least some Evangelical Christians in different countries who contact me out of their concern or confusion with this period in the Christian calendar, or the concept of a liturgical year in general. Phyllis Tickle explains that the Christian calendar has been... Continue Reading →
Three Things Muslims Can Teach Christians About Prayer
By Sofya Shahab Just because we believe differently doesn’t mean we shouldn’t pay attention I knew I would love Afghanistan before I even arrived. As a student of arts, it is easy to romanticize the Middle East, drawn to its exotic mysticism, history and culture. My first nights in Kabul were spent sleeplessly listening to... Continue Reading →