It's almost 11PM here in Oregon. I've just sent him a long email that took me over 2 hours to write. I have at least as much to say again tomorrow night (I've scribbled down notes so I know that I have a lot more to say.)
I'm telling him things that I've been thinking for months. Essentially, I'm trying to show him that Islam is a major step backwards for him.
This young man is very intelligent. He has just started college and is already planning on an MBA! He is quite sincere and hates pretense. I don't really know what is attracting him (I have clues) so I asked him and I hope that he replies.
Thanks for everyone's suggestions. I have to respond to him from the context of our existing relationship and from the things that are already on my heart after three months.
I notice that a few debates have sprung up here. I'm going to choose to not comment on them because I don't want ot get sidetracked. I think that the email correspondence is too important.
I don't know when or if he'll respond. Please keep praying
Paul (aka Newberger)
"Heavenly Father, we continue to lift before You this young person to whom Paul is ministering. We ask You to continue to wooing him to the Way, the Truth, and the Life. Send holy warring angels to protect him, bear witness to his heart that Jesus is Your Son and the lover of *his* soul; cause this young man to choose the Lord Jesus for his own. Anoint the words Paul writes to him, anoint the young man's eyes as he reads Paul's words. Father, by Your Spirit quicken, apprehend this young one, do Your sovereign will in his life. We ask this in the blessed holy Name above all Names, Jesus Christ. AMEN."