Two years ago I started writing songs for this record. It’s a concept record covering 7 of the major stories found in both the Bible and the Qur’an. For years Christians and Muslims have fought and argued over their differences; less frequently have we looked at what we have in common. Most Christians would be [...]
The Lesson of Elisha’s Meal
In both the Bible and the Qur’an, Elisha (Ar. Alyasa) is a revered prophet. He was Elijah’s successor, an advisor to kings, and, by the power of God, a great worker of miracles. One of the greatest stories from his life, however, comes from 1 Kings 6, when the king of Aram (a region [...]
Community Connection: Clarkston
For the last several years, we have partnered with gracious apartment managers in Clarkston to work among the multi-ethnic Muslim refugee families there. Each week, we load up buses with adults and students. When we arrive, we play games, chat with the families, read/study together, and always have lots of snacks. As time has passed, [...]
Guest Post: Peace of Thread’s Story
(The following is excerpted from the Peace of Thread website.) So, you want the story of Peace of Thread? Here it is in bullet points: Denise goes to the Middle East for 7 years, learns Arabic, works with a non-profit, and falls in love with the culture and people. Meanwhile, stateside, a group of [...]
Peacemaking Key: Jesus as the Word of God in the Qur’an?
As Christians we believe from John 1:1 that Jesus is the word of God. What if I could also prove to you that Muhammad, the great prophet of Islam, believed that Jesus was the word of God as well? – How would that change the conversation today?
Apologetics, Polemics, and Peacemaking
What if the apologetic and polemic approach to evangelizing Muslims never worked? What if it isn’t even Biblical?
Community Connection: Chicago, IL
Chicago, Illinois – January 8th, 2010 At this event a team of Generation Salaam students partnered with Peace on Earth Initiatives to host an evening entitled ‘Dinner and Dialogue.’ At this event many people gathered to hear presenters from both Christian and Muslim background give their insights on ways to bring about Peace through the life and [...]
Community Connection: Amman, Jordan
June 14 – July 27, 2009 In the summer of 2009 Generation Salaam partnered with the Jordan River Academy to host a month long cultural exchange program giving students from America and Jordan the opportunity to build relationships and learn from one another. Below are a few pictures from the trip:
Community Connection: Pasadena, CA
April 6 and May 14, 2009 This past spring Generation Salaam partnered with the Department of Islamic Studies at Fuller Seminary to host two afternoon colloquiums on “Seeing Muslims and Christians Discover the True Path of Salaam.” During the two events four quest speakers invited to share about their experience working closely with people of other faiths in Southeast, [...]
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