e~mergent kiwi The door is open, and Jesus walks out, into our city, calling "Come, follow me"
and in response, the invitation to reflect on resurrection by placing flowers - symbols of colour, life and potential - on maps of our city, in the places where we live and work, as our commitment to live resurrection life to the full.
is a great read. I picked it up at Borders a few weeks ago and found it hard to put down. The book uses the history of carpet making in the Middle East to provide a rich tapestry by which to understand contemporary Islam. Chris writes beautifully, mixing his travels over ten years through Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, India, with the personal stories of those he meets. Thus it becomes not only a celebration of creativity, but a really helpful introduction to the complexities and nuances of Islam today - including people, history and culture.
