JESUS ON THE PLANE: a Christian response to the 153 Palestinian refugees
On November 13, 2025, a chartered Global Airways flight landed at Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport, carrying 153 Palestinians from Gaza. The church, meanwhile, waits at the gate. Will we recognize Jesus disembarking? Not in stained glass, but in stained garments. Not in hymns alone, but in human faces. For He said: “I was a stranger, and you welcomed me.” And now He arrives—not cloaked in glory, but clothed in exile.
QUESTIONING ANSWERS: how information diets shape our silicon curtains
In today’s digital age, we don’t just consume information—we’re fed it. This is crucial to understand. Algorithms on Social Media shape our news feeds based on engagement, not truth. The result? We’re served content that aligns with our existing beliefs, reinforcing them and filtering out dissenting views. This creates what some call an informational diet—a steady stream of content that shapes not only what we know, but how we think. This in turn creates silicon curtains – separating people not by borders, but by belief systems.
NIGERIA: the complexities of a Christian community under threat
Christian martyrdom in Nigeria remains a grave and ongoing crisis, with thousands killed in 2025 alone due to targeted violence by extremist groups. This persecution has escalated dramatically in recent years, making Nigeria one of the deadliest places in the world for Christians to live. But is it really as straightforward as Christian media portrays? Or do the complexities of culture and faith, and the context of rivalries and revenge, get overshadowed by the emotional weight of martyrdom and persecution?
AI AND THE GREAT COMISSION: when machine intelligence meets divine consecration:
2026 will mark a significant milestone in my personal journey of missions—a full 50 years since I embarked on my very first outreach to the 1976 Summer Olympic Games in Montreal, Canada. Half a century. But that world does not exist anymore. In an age where algorithms shape conversations and digital platforms reach the ends of the earth, the intersection of AI and the Great Commission presents both a challenge and an opportunity for the Church. As Jesus commanded His followers to “go and make disciples of all nations,” the tools available to fulfill that mission have evolved dramatically. Here are 10 ways AI is already transforming—and will continue to shape—the future of Christian missions.
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: