Becoming Joshua – His First Two Lives
The Islamic Republic of Iran is home to a Christian community that flourishes in secret. Joshua is one of the founders of the largest Christian groups in Iran today. Born into an affluent, religiously devout Muslim family, Joshua rejected that faith in his mid-teens. After a rebellious youth he converted to Christianity and began his ministry with the homeless and addicted of Tehran, but he couldn’t avoid the scrutiny of the oppressive Iranian government. He was arrested, tortured, and incarcerated in the notorious Evin Prison. After his release he was forced to flee to Turkey as a refugee. While there he began another church to serve the refugee community. Joshua’s arrival in America brings new challenges, new opportunities, and a family he never anticipated. This inspiring true story is a journey through three countries, the joys and losses of a man’s life and his practical approach to faith grounded in the love and acceptance of all people.
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The “Seven Colors of Heaven” is a deep dive into the personal life of Joshua as a leader. It is not one of unblemished triumph but of a faith that has been tested by fire, a faith that has been forged in the crucible of hardship. I have known the pain of betrayal, the ache of loneliness, and the crushing weight of defeat. Yet, through it all, Jesus has been my constant companion, a beacon in the darkest night, a whisper in the fiercest storm. He has never abandoned me, even when I was at my weakest, even when the walls of doubt threatened to collapse around me.
The book I offer to you is not a manual for a perfect life but a map through the wilderness of this world. It speaks of a faith that is not swayed by the fickle winds of fortune or the seductive whispers of doubt. It is a declaration that no matter how fierce the storm, we stand firm in the knowledge that He who conquered death is with us always.
You will read of moments when I have failed, when I have let anger and fear lead me astray, when I have blasphemed in the throes of despair.
In these pages, I have laid bare my soul, revealing the imperfections and the doubts that are a part of the human condition. But what I hope you will see is the power of a faith that endures, a faith that is not defined by our own strength but by the unyielding grace of the Almighty.
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This book took six years to write, due to the psychological nature of Joshua’s traumatic memories. It took a long time for him to open his heart through countless hours of interviews with Tammy Vaughn. Joshua wanted to write this book because he felt responsible for the thousands of people who cannot speak and share their story.
“I hide myself and the story behind me for a long time, but finally, I have decided to write.“
-Joshua
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