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Ok, I confess that I am afraid of things I don’t understand. I have prejudices and biases based ignorance. The little bit I know about the Middle East, (Iran, Syria, Jordan, etc.) leave me feeling less than confidant. I am can’t imagine a scenario where I would want to sit down for tea and crumpets’. But sitting down with various leader, princes and taxi drivers through the Middle East during the summer of 2008 is exactly what Ted Dekker and Carl Medearis did. Carl Medearis is Ted Dekker’s Middle East expert and co-author.
I found the questions engaging and the experience drew me from page to page as I read. Here are a few questions that were asked of leaders of Hezbollah and Hamas, sheikhs, ayatollahs alike:
- What make you laugh?
- Can you share a joke?
- What makes you cry?
- What do you think of Americans?
- What do you think of Jesus’ sayings?
- Is it possible to love your enemies?
If you have even a passing interest in the Middle East this is a must read.
You can purchase this book at RandomHouse.com: Here>>>
What is the “must read” book for 2010 and why? I’ll choose one from the notes below to send a free copy of “Tea with Hezbollah”. Entry must include email.
(This book was provided for review by the WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group.)
Great day of fishing – you won’t believe what I caught!
Special thanks to Steve Kohls for the photo
“On Thursday, Journey North church leaders and dozens of Geritol Frolics supporters filled the Brainerd School Board Facilities Committee meeting to find out how the district intends to handle potential scheduling conflicts for the auditorium. Neither party was invited to speak at the meeting.
The issue arose after Pastor Mark Bjorlo inquired whether the church could lease the auditorium on Saturday nights to begin hosting an additional worship service.”
