Woman to Woman: Sharing Jesus with a Muslim Friend

by Joy Loewen

Paperback, 2010

Status

Available

Publication

Chosen Books (2010), Edition: 1, 204 pages

Description

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.… (more)

User reviews

LibraryThing member dk_phoenix
Joy gave a talk to our class during the semester, and it was after her talk that I picked up a copy of her book. She has worked for 20+ years among Muslim women, developing authentic relationships with them and listening to their stories, their needs, and answering their questions. The book's title
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makes it sound like a guide to evangelism, which is absolutely is not. Rather, Joy uses her own experiences and relationships to explain the lives of Muslim women in North America (most of whom moved here with their husbands) and what sort of challenges they face and the needs they have. Her stories are beautiful, heartbreaking, and challenging, and a real wake-up call for Christians in particular who may have Muslim neighbors or co-workers: Muslims are not "other", they are real people who long for authentic friendships just as much as anyone. Breaking the silence between each other is the first step to pulling down those cultural barriers.
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Language

Original language

English

Physical description

204 p.; 8.5 inches

ISBN

0800794834 / 9780800794835
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