How do we as Christians respond to this new phenomenon of NATIONALISM?  What's the difference between being patriotic and nationalistic.

How do we as Christians respond to this new phenomenon of NATIONALISM?  What's the difference between being patriotic and nationalistic.

This morning, I intended to write an article to debunk the conspiracy theories involving USAID and the misinformation alleging that

While political warlords, Presidents, and Prime Ministers vie for power, and theologians discuss the legitimacy of Israel, millions of children,

The statements by Bishop Budde as she addressed the commander-in-chief of the biggest Christian nation in the world opened a

When the Bishop of Washington, Bishop Mariann Budde, pleaded with President Donald Trump to show mercy to the marginalised, many

Christians gave a prayer of relief as three innocent Israeli hostages, who became collateral damage to political leaders and their

On Tuesday, 31 January 2024, Ahmed al-Sharaa (alias Abu Mohammed al-Golani), advanced his commitment to minority rights by meeting with

Observing the church in Syria during one of our recent visits brought a new conviction of how a Church should

No, Syria has not been liberated.  Terrorists do not liberate, they enslave. The Syrians need courage, more than ever before. 

Hannah Arendt once said that the death of human compassion is one of the earliest and most telling signs of

Where did Jesus announce, for the first time, that He is the Messiah? Take a deep breath... In enemy territory,

14 October 2024 could well mark a turning point in the Israel-Gaza conflict.  The event was less conspicuous than the

Following my previous article on the Church in Lebanon, I received questions about why I “never report on the church

Holocaust and Genocide never, repeat never happen without lies about an evil “Other.” A single human being may hurt, or

At diaLOGOS (www.dialogos.co.za) and The Third Way, we are grateful to have friends, partners, and co-workers in regions that are

We, Palestinian, Egyptian, Jordanian, Lebanese, Syrian, and Iraqi evangelical leaders representing various churches and Christian ministries, warmly invite our brothers

My friend and ministry partner for the past 3 decades wrote me a message responding to my Facebook posts after

There was one meeting that was more disconcerting than the speech Mr. Netanyahu delivered to the US Congress in July. 

A recent report by the Lancet Group estimates that up to 186 000 deaths could be attributable to the current conflict

Cyril Ramaphosa, the leader of the African National Congress (ANC), has been re-elected President of South Africa for the country’s

Why go on an outreach?  Why travel all the way to the Middle East?  Why don't you just send them

As I reflected on the story of the 'sons of thunder' in scripture, three questions arose: Firstly, I wonder what

What currency do I use when I communicate my convictions about Gaza, Israel, Hamas, Palestinians?  What currency did Jesus use

There is a new pandemic sweeping the globe.  I suffer from it, you, as reader, suffer from it and every

If you are praying for the peace of Jerusalem, like Psalm 122 instructs, then take a moment to reconsider your

Many Christians, with firm convictions that Israel is acting purely out of self-defence in Gaza, are good people acting in

Every word I speak will be accounted for – every word - by God himself.  How we address the needs

The British political campaign group ‘Led By Donkeys’ laid out 11,500 sets of Children's clothing representing one set of clothes

This article is written for those who believe that we can only expect Godly outcomes if we engage in Godly

How serious are we really about scripture when we attempt to interpret the wars in Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan, and Yemen? 

Here is a sobering thought:  love cannot coexist or be contained in the same heart that is filled with fear,

How do we respond to the conflict in Gaza?  Do we seek justice with punishment or justice with compassion?  Only

Extremely disturbing from a Christian perspective is the terminology used by the Israel Defence Force (IDF) for their latest AI

Our response to the conflict in Gaza has more to do with the content of our hearts than the convictions

Over the past few days, we have been contemplating vices that the conflict in Gaza has exposed within the Christian

Observing Gaza, with the loss of more than 17,000 souls, it seems like Christians have taken on the role of

For those who suffered in Israel in the early hours of October 7, there is hope.  For those who have

Few leaders are willing to be known as peacemakers.  But even more concerning is the fact that many Christian leaders

A new war has emerged since Hamas invaded Israel on 7 October.  This war has drawn innocent bystanders into the

COVID-19 opened a barn door for love to shine in, but sadly we started cursing the darkness (and one another)

Supporting the church in Thembalethu, George, South Africa

I have recently been inundated with questions and comments by Christians in South Africa as to the involvement of the

Isaiah 40:31  But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles;

What flavour will I release today when I converse about load-shedding, crime, corruption, and everything else that so easily robs

One of the silent predicaments of our present time is for Christians to discern between faith and trust.  These two

If we see Asbury as the ultimate destination and a move of God, we embrace are in danger of embracing

Do you have eyes that cry for the people of Turkey and the people of Syria?

Hope is a precious commodity that seems to disappear when one loses sight of it.  The rubble in Aleppo contains

Ansam (10) born blind sings with a choir of displaced Syrian children, filmed in war-ravaged Damasus.

I have always known South Africans to be a resilient people.  A nothing-will-get-us-down people.  A boer-maak-n-plan nation.  NOT anymore.  We

This project is an initiative to bless the Church in Syria.  Will you consider making a contribution? Every gift, no

For the first time in centuries, Christianity is now a minority in England and Wales. How do we respond to

How should Christians respond to COP27 and the subsequent interfaith movements?  And does Scripture provide an example for Christians to

The following books are available from the author: Please contact Mike at thirdwayinfo@gmail.com for more information   The 18inch Principle

Beauty, the most evident and attractive virtue of all, is about becoming.  Adding outward adornments can make you beautiful but

His perfect redemption is revealed through His imperfect body. Our perfect joy is received through His imperfect resurrection

I Loved working on my new book:  ANAMORPHIC CHRISTIANITY. I was enthralled in exploring truth, worship, salvation, faith, holiness, missions,

One COVID-19 death, 6 souls secured for an eternity with God.  Yes, COVID-19 will never have the final say.  We

Fighting back is not the option – we are called to retaliate.  The only choice we have as Christians is

INsalted (Not to be confused with insulted or insulting – to speak to or treat with disrespect or scornful abuse.)

Life’s unexpected challenges have a way of affecting our spirituality by making us either a better person or a bitter

Finally, draft number 1 of the new book, INSALTED, is completed.  A simple summary of the theme of the book

It is truly time that we take the stories and the oracles (the STORACLES) of the Persecuted Church seriously – not just testimonies to

Remember, we either give life or drain life, there is no neutral exchange.

“Humanity has unquestionably one really effective weapon; laughter. Against the assault of laughter nothing can stand.” - Mark Twain

Op dié erfenispad klink die evangelie duidelik tussen oorlogsknalle. Ja, die ou boodskap uit die Soutpansberg – steeds toegedraai in

Christians are not people who passively accept ridicule, persecution, and affliction. They retaliate! But they do not retaliate with the

Here is a short video with some thoughts on COVID-19, mobilizing for missions, and MAKING IT COUNT!

This video shows the road out of Newcastle towards the farm where Glen and Vida Rafferty were shot.

Another video predicting the New World Order, related to the COVID-19 virus, appeared on Social Media the past month, Is

World leaders are still in disagreement as to what actually caused the Beirut blast and the question is asked "Can

We all face the wrath of the “Facebook Police Force” at one time or another. How do we respond?

We need to tighten our grip.

We need to tighten our grip.

Giving, both how we give and how much we give, is the clearest outward expression of who our God really

A new documentary, COMING OUT OF THE SHADOWS, exposes the origins of false narratives in Hollywood - true or false?

The rhythm of Africa

Unless we can truly expand our capacity to make Godly choices our containers will remain small and unable to contain

There has to be a concerted effort by all who live by the name Jesus to move away from agendas,

A photo display of seeing the unseen in Syria

Growing our capacity to love deeper, to love wider, to love more extravagantly, and to love completely differently must be

Proverbs 16:24  Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones. 

“We need to align our theologies not by what man says about God but by what God says about man.“

Dr. Martin Luther King on non-violence and civil disobedience

Are we soldiers or scouts?

This is not a call to holiness but a call to be attracted to holiness!

This is not a call to holiness but a call to be attracted to holiness!

In everything that you can be in life - BE KIND

It is critically important to understand the agenda, source and falsehood in the videos.  It is equally important to 'push

How serious are we really about scripture when we attempt to interpret the season we live in from a Biblical

Every day new theories - and solutions - are presented and leaders are criticised and placed under suspicion by well-meaning

INcontext International is currently facilitating virtual conferences with representatives from across the globe to discuss MISSIONS IN A POST COVID-19

One of the greatest gifts any person can pray for is loyal and faithful friends. Nothing on earth is more

A list of eight certain uncertainties that we will face during this COVID-19 season in one form or another, and

God’s goodness is not only revealed by those who are healed but also by those who are willing to die

It’s not WHAT you communicate, it’s HOW you communicate. In this season of uncertainty the currency we deal with becomes

The question is: Why do we trust people we do not know with information we do not need that can

We need to enter a meeting like a 1-liter container of available volume and leave the meeting like a 5-liter

The LA Times paid tribute to those who sacrifice life and limb as they compassionately care for the GOVID-19 victims.

While we were sleeping another conspiracy theory relating to the COVID-19 virus appeared on Social Media.  This time by a

It will be a sad indictment on any believer if we finish the lockdown spiritually in the same way that

Focusing only on the PROPHETIC can make us lose sight of the REDEMPTIVE – and never has this been more

How amazing that the Coronavirus forced the Church to innovate new ways of celebrating togetherness by being apart.

His goodness is indescribable... His grace is beyond words... His glory is beyond description.

A true Church is a sacrificial Church. We will only prove the existence of our crucified Lord through our crucified

The Palm Sunday story displays the transition from expectation to disappointment in technicolour.

In times of difficulty, God offers us his presence, not a parachute

The full extent of God’s creative objective sometimes takes place in the cocoon of pain and transformation.

The reality in life is that we will only see what we give attention to.

But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will

“So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is

When God instructs His Church to be still, to PRACTICE THE PAUSE, it is a call to add God-spaces to

Being in lockdown for 21 days will require an exercise in supreme delayed gratification. The inconvenience of the present can

That’s my problem. See, I’m trying to read the Bible for all it’s worth, but I’m not a Hebrew slave

How the story of Jesus’ triumphal entry—and my chronic pain diagnosis—helped me trade in false hopes for a truer picture