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Breakthrough: The Return of Hope to the Middle East

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" Breakthrough" by Tom Doyle is a must read. It's powerful and insightful.
I could not put the book down.
I was shedding tears as Muslims and Jews alike, shared from their hearts
how they came to Christ.
These courageous people risk everything, persecution,jail,loss of family,
even face death.
It truly made me aware of how we, as Christians,can take so much for granted.
It has humbled me. A.M.R.

I always like to get my news from the proper source. Tom is definitely the one who has been there and knows what is going on. His book is full of truth...Jesus is the only hope for peace!

I just started reading Tom Doyle's new book "Breakthrough" and I can hardly put it down. Tom is an amazing writer that truly has a love for Israel. It is so interesting to read about his journey and how many people have been brought to Christ through his ministry. He is truly a man of God. I've already read his first book "Two Nations Under God" and loved it! That's why I was thrilled when I saw that he wrote "Breakthrough" and I had to order it right away. Thank you Tom. You are such a gifted writer and I have thoroughly enjoyed your books. You have taught me so much about Israel and I hope you continue to write more.....

This book really opened my eyes to what the Lord is doing around the world. The writer makes you feel like you are actually in the Middle East when you read the stories of each individual. Not a day goes by now that I don't think about one of them and lift them up in prayer. Their testimonies humble and encourage you to stand strong for the Lord in all circumstances.

When I came across this, I was immediately hooked. Having never heard positive news coming from the MIddle East...the author shares stories of hope and how God is clearly working in people's lives there. This book is unique and highly recommended.

What can I say? I thoroughly enjoyed "Breakthrough: The Return of Hope to the Middle East" by Tom Doyle. It is heartening to know that God is in control, and see many examples of that though Tom's book, when everything in the world seems so out of control.

When I mentioned the book to a couple of co-workers they asked to read it once I was done. There is now a line to read it!

Tom is a wonderful writer who is able to bring the love of God for all to everyone in an easy to read format.

Thank you, Tom, and please continue to write more!!!

I knew this was going to be good book when I saw it on Joel Rosenberg's site! Sure enough I finished it within a few days,I had a hard time putting it down. Fantastic true stories of ex-muslims and Jews coming to Jesus. God has already been softening my heart towards these people, this book has helped confirm the fact that He is calling all believers in Christ to love these people and find ways to share the gift we have all been given through Jesus! I will be looking for more books from Tom Doyle. Vivian

One needn't be a newshound to experience a daily bombardment of negative news from the Middle East. Suicide bombings, riots, armed rebellion; these are only some of the aspects that contribute to the seemingly interminable conflicts between Muslims and Jews. There is however a growing, untold story of hope to be found in the midst of the pain and conflict. A story that revolves around the Prince of Peace, and the work that He is accomplishing in the hearts of the adherents of two warring religions.

As the Middle East director for e3 Partners (a global church planting ministry, you may have seen their EvangeCubes), this unfolding story is one that author Tom Doyle is quite familiar with. Yet despite growing numbers of Muslims and Jews coming to faith in Jesus and putting aside their hatred and fear, Doyle's seen the mainstream media remain completely quiet on the topic. Many in the western church are largely unaware of the growth of a thriving, vibrant, and often persecuted church in the Middle East.

In Breakthrough: The Return of Hope to the Middle East Doyle brings the amazing stories of the immense increase of believers in the region by focusing in on the personal testimonies of many who are now serving in ministry. The book's main thrust highlights Muslim-background-believers, interspersing their stories with the history and tenets of Islam and comparing its beliefs with Christianity.

A single chapter is devoted to exploring the change of heart experienced by Jews who are coming to recognize Jesus as their Messiah alongside a modern introduction to the faith and culture. An abbreviated history of the church in this region, and of historical interactions between Jews, Muslims, and Christians is also touched upon to ground readers contextually and dispel common misunderstandings.

While unapologetic in his stance for Jesus and the truth, Doyle's genuine love for the Muslim people is evident throughout his work. He writes with genuine appreciation of Middle Eastern hospitality, loyalty, passion, and dedication. He emphasizes that the vast majority of Muslims are peace-loving people who only want to raise their families in safety. They are good people who are often very open to discussing the claims of Christ.

Written conversationally, Doyle's work is both engrossing and emotionally moving. It's far too easy to fall into a mindset that revolves around fear, confusion, fatalism, and reliance upon military actions and diplomacy to achieve peace. Doyle quickly shifts the focus to Jesus, the only one who can bring lasting peace. This shift in focus quickly takes the real war out of the physical realm and into the spiritual. A rallying call to arms, Doyle also provides prayer points for the growing Middle Eastern church.

God is certainly busy drawing His children to Him through visions, dreams, and the personal witness of faithful members of the body. It's high time we jump into the fray with the most effective weapon available to us as believers - prayer. Breakthrough will show you where to sign up, and which positions to take - the rest is in His hands. God speed.

The media only gives us part of the story on what is happening in the Middle East. Tom helps to complete our world view through stories of what God is doing in the lives of real people, both Muslims and Jews, in these countries. I loved reading the personal stories of how God is moving in Middle Eastern hearts, many times through dreams and visions, bringing them to faith in Christ. This new generation of believers from a wide variety of Middle Eastern countries, is full of faith and courage. Tom relates how they are living out their new-found faith, in spite of a very real danger to themselves. Hearing their stories will inspire you to step out of your comfort zone into a life of obedience, whatever the cost.

The book promises to show the GOOD news coming out of the Middle East, and it does. We also recommend Reema Goode's Which None Can Shut: Remarkable True Stories of God's Miraculous Work in the Muslim World which we liked even better. Praise God for testimonies like these!