COMPASSION WITHOUT APOLOGY: a Christian response to Gaza
This past week was the final straw. Yet again, a message from a fellow believer landed in my inbox, questioning why I weep for the people of Gaza. So, I am tired. Not fatigued but fed up… Tired of having to explain why I care for the wounded. Tired of the arguments that twist my compassion into betrayal. Tired of the accusations that equate my empathy with the wounded as support for Hamas. So, to all of us who are asked this question: “How do you justify your empathy for the enemies of Israel?” I say this…
WHEN HOSTAGES ARE RELEASED: the sin of selective joy
I listened again to the voices of Christian leaders, proclaiming that the release of Israeli prisoners is a sign—divine, decisive, and prophetic. They speak of answered prayers, of a nation rejoicing, of the God of Israel who will not be silenced. And yet—Gaza groans. Its streets lie in ruins. Millions – millions- are homeless, displaced and disoriented. Has the God of Israel turned His face from them? Has He forgotten the least that He came to feed and clothe (Matthew 25)? Are they irredeemable? Forsaken? Excluded from eternity by association? Or is our theology too narrow, our rejoicing too selective?
WHO BROKE THE PEACE DEAL (FIRST): the rise of a scapegoat theology
So, who breached the peace treaty in Gaza first? Who fired the first shots? Israel or Hamas? Let me put this bluntly…
WHERE HEAVEN TOUCHES EARTH: a reflection on our visit to Lebanon and Syria.
We’ve just returned from Lebanon and Syria, our hearts deeply stirred by the people of this region—their resilience, their boundless love, and their generous hospitality. In the midst of hardship, we encountered sacred moments where heaven touched earth. These encounters were not rare—they were radiant, rooted in faith and community. We carry their stories with us, and we invite you to share in the joy, the beauty, and the hope we witnessed.
THE GAZA 20-POINT PEACE PLAN: the plans, the promises and the pitfalls
The US-ISRAEL PEACE PLAN, unveiled by President Donald Trump in late September 2025, is a 20-point proposal aimed at ending the war in Gaza and reshaping its future. Here’s a summary of its key components, the pro’s and the con’s
THREE FAULTLINES OF THE FUTURE: how Israel is reshaping global risk
There are dimensions of the war in Gaza that remain largely unspoken in mainstream media. Yet their long-term impact will be profound—interlinking geopolitical realignments, theological fault lines, and missional shifts. These developments will shape East–West relations for years to come and redefine how faith, mission, and witness are understood in one of the most spiritually neglected and politically volatile regions on earth. The Church cannot afford to look away. Here are three unfolding realities that require our attention: