Grief

Sometimes the news comes quick. Sometimes the news comes slow. No matter how or when it comes, grief travels in the wake of the news. Grief is heavy, weighty, a burden, especially when it involves someone deeply loved. Grief is not meant to be carried alone. It’s too heavy and may last a while—and that’s ok. That’s what family and friends are for, to share the load. Jesus stood outside the tomb of his friend and wept but He did not weep alone. It was a deep, human moment. “ Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted ” (Matt 5:4). If anyone knows how we feel in grief, it’s Him. But His grief did not linger long, as at the mention of his name, Lazarus came forth. We are not meant to dwell in grief, but should leave room enough for it. Let it run its course. Like the song says, “ Every Storm Runs Out Of Rain .” Another song says, “ The storm We will dance as it breaks The storm It will give as it takes And all of our pain is washed away Don't cry or be afraid Some things...

Summer Courses in Muslim Studies

The Zwemer Center For Muslim Studies at Columbia International University offers courses to help you understand Islam and Muslims for field worker candidates, workers on home leave, professional tentmakers in an Islamic country, pastors serving where there is a growing number of Muslims, and students sensing God's call to work among Muslim people groups. Scholarships are available.

Current course offerings for Summer 2008 (credit/seminar):

ICS/MIS 5020 Islam through Christian and Muslim Eyes, June 23-27;
ICS/MIS 6072 Responding to Muslim Concerns, June 30-July 4;
ICS/MIS 6013 The Spirit World of Islam, July 7-11;
ICS/MIS 6071 Approaches to Muslims, July 14-18;
ICS/MIS 6037 The Sacred Sources of Islam, July 21-25;

Courses through Distance Learning (can be taken "any time" from home):

ICS/MIS 5020 Islam through Christian and Muslim Eyes;
ICS/MIS 6051 Understanding Muslim Women.

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