Tonight we are heading to Egypt and Jordan until the end of next week. Pray for us while we are away, and we'll be back in the new year with many new stories and reports. Stay tuned...
Peace in the Middle East,
First Born Son
My name is Omar. Since the days of the Bible, one’s name in the Middle East can tell you the nature of the person. Omar is Arabic for “first born son” and is the root word for “one who builds.” In Hebrew it means “gifted speaker or storyteller.” My father is a Muslim from Iraq, my mother is a Christian from Texas, my wife is half Jewish, and I am a Methodist minister. To that end, First Born Son seeks to tell stories that help build bridges of understanding, repentance, reconciliation and peace.
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I will be praying for your safety and for a meaningful trip for you.
Thank you for sharing your perspective. I grew up Methodist, am now Catholic and teach English to Christians, Muslims, Jews, and many other faiths as well as children from no particular faith background. We often talk about history, philosophy, religion, tolerance, intolerance, and all of the other topics that come up when you talk about literature. Your unique perspective and tolerance really help me to be honest, open, and to most of all, listen to what the kids have to say to me and each other.
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