ANSWERING HEAVEN’S PRAYER: the story of Grace
Mark 10:49 Jesus stopped … What makes Mark 10:49 so profound is not only what Jesus did, but what He interrupted. He was surrounded by a crowd, pressed by urgency, on His way to ministry that everyone else thought was more important — and yet, He stopped. In a world that celebrates busyness, Jesus reveals…
How a CLINT EASTWOOD quote shaped my approach to the MIDDLE EAST
A quote that has shaped my recent years as I approach the rich age of 72 is the now‑famous line from Clint Eastwood: “Don’t let the old man in.” Upon reading this, I realised that this principle applies to far more in life than just age. It is not only about refusing physical decline; it is about refusing inner decline. It is about guarding the door of the heart and not letting the old (sinful) man in.
5 REASONS WHY IRAN IS AT WAR: the illusion of peace in the Middle East
Peace in the Middle East often feels like a mirage — appearing for a moment, shimmering with promise, and then dissolving in the very breath that announces it. Peace agreements emerge at regular intervals, yet vanish just as quickly. Every gesture of reconciliation is met with an equally forceful threat, and peace itself becomes the stage on which new conflicts are born. There are five reasons why peace in the Middle East remains so elusive.
CHRISTIANITY IN THE ARAB WORLD: the forgotten faithful
The concern is not that Christians support Israel. We all carry nations in our hearts to whom we feel a natural spiritual closeness. The concern is that so many Christians, in their unwavering support for Israel, often stand indifferent toward the church in the region that endures more persecution than in any other place on earth. The crisis is therefore not whom we support, but whom we neglect in our support for the other.
MOHAMED AL‑WAHIDI: when a peacemaker is killed
On 8 July 2026, just before the highly anticipated Egypt–Argentina match, Mohamed al‑Wahidi was travelling by taxi to one of the screening sites in Gaza City. Moments before kickoff, an Israeli drone strike hit the vehicle in the Sabra neighbourhood, killing al‑Wahidi and three others. From a Christian vantage point, the death of Mohamed al‑Wahidi confronts us with the painful truth that peacemakers often walk the most dangerous roads. And so we echo the ancient cry of God’s people: How long, O Lord? Not as a question of doubt, but as a prayer of longing
PRAYING FOR THE PEACE OF JERUSALEM: Religious duty or Christian manipulation?
Worthy News reports that more than 70 million Christians from 175 nations are expected to unite in prayer for Israel on October 4, 2026, as Jerusalem hosts the 24th Annual Day of Prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem. This may sound noble, even deeply biblical — but is it truly something the Christian faith requires?
NINETY MINUTES OF BREATHING: Gaza and the World Cup
Maybe it’s just a game to you — ninety minutes of football, the quest for yet another victory and a trophy that will soon fade from memory. But few will experience it as fiercely, as desperately, as the people of Gaza. For them, each match is ninety minutes of breathing — a brief return to normality in the midst of unrelenting hardship. Have a look how the World Cup is celebrated in Gaza
GRIEVING WITH IRAN: the parable of the two painters
“Maybe it’s fake tears.” These were the words by Donald Trump in response to the mourning scenes from Iran where an estimated 50 million people gathered over 6 days to mourn the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The comment was both unsettling and revealing. It was the ultimate expression of insensitivity and a lack of compassion. At the same time, it forced me to ask what compassion truly looks like. The parable of the two painters provide the perfect amswer.
9 JULY 2026: the spiritual tipping point of 2026
On 9 July 2026 the world will witness the biggest funeral procession in modern history. Don’t let this date pass you by. This could spiritually be the most significant day of 2026 — perhaps even of the decade.
THIRDWAY ARTICLES: AI-generated or Spirit-inspired?
I recently received a number of questions about the authenticity of the Thirdway articles and to what extent artificial intelligence (AI) is involved. Is it machine-generated or Spirit-inspired? To what extent can Thirdway claim that it represents a Christ perspective and not just another algorithmic computer narrative? Is it authentic AI, or is it authentic Thirdway? Here’s the authentic answer (with a response from AI)