iHOPE Blogs

When You Face Resistance to Sharing Your Faith

Have you felt the nudge to share your Christian faith with a non-Believer, yet resisted and stayed silent? If so, this is for you. This is a true story from an iHOPE Blue Cord Study Leader who found a creative way for overcoming resistance and ...

3 Rules for Sharing the Gospel Across Cultures

We all want to be successful when we share the gospel. No one wants to fail. So, we often put burdens on ourselves before we muster the courage to point others to Christ. We imagine we’ve got to develop and rehearse a well-crafted testimony, be ...

Loving Your Neighbors Starts Here

If I asked you specific questions about how you're loving your neighbors right now, would your answers be vague or would you have a specific story to tell? There's no judgment here if you're not loving your neighbors as you know you should. Most Christians ...

Running from Islam to Jesus: Nadalla’s Story

Nadalla grew up in a large devout Muslim family in Syria. His father was an influential Islamic leader with multiple wives and children. As the eldest son, Nadalla would receive a great inheritance. But God had other plans. Through a series of stunning events, Nadalla ...

Islam & Christianity: How Prayer is Different (Part 2 of 2)

Find out the differences between Muslim and Christian prayers. Hear real-life stories that illustrate how simple it can be for you to pray with a Muslim in the name of Jesus. Get practical, next steps that you can apply, including the most fruitful gospel prayer ...

Islam & Christianity: How Prayer is Different

Muslims work hard, praying five times a day. What are those prayers? Does God answer them? In this insightful episode, you’ll hear from Safiiya, a former Muslim from an Islamic-ruled nation, who shares an insightful, insider perspective on the differences between Islam and Christian prayers. ...

Demystify Easter for Muslims

Many Muslims don’t know what Christians are celebrating during Easter. Asma thought it had something to do with rabbits and chocolate eggs, certainly not the Crucifixion. In this episode, hear Asma unpack what she understood about Easter when she practiced Islam. Enjoy fascinating, real-life stories ...

How to Be an Authentic Christian Witness During Ramadan

Here’s one crucial thing to be talking about with your faith-filled friends this month: How to be an authentic Christian witness during Ramadan. Muslims all around you will be celebrating Ramadan.  Sharing the good news of Jesus Christ with Muslims is not a skill typically ...

Muslims Reject Crucifixion: 3 Ways to Respond

What do you imagine Muslims believe about Easter or the Crucifixion? Years ago, I never gave this question much thought. Then I met Iman and Nader, two Muslim international students who grew up in an Islamic nation. The first Spring living in America’s heartland, they noticed ...

Ramadan: The Inside Scoop from 2 former Muslims (2 of 2)

Part 2: Get the inside scoop about Ramadan from two former Muslims who share insightful, helpful things you should know. This episode (2 of 2) is packed with inspiring, real-life stories and practical applications that will give you courage and confidence to engage as an ...