A THEOPOLITICAL KINGDOM versus A GEOPOLITICAL NATION: what the Gaza conflict exposed
Observing Gaza, it seems like Christians have taken on the role of aggressor while Muslims talk peace. Over the next week, I would love to explore five vices that the conflict has exposed and five reasons why Christians in the West have lost their influence in one of the most opportune seasons in history. Today we look at the vice of embracing a Geopolitical allegiance instead of pursuing a Theopolitical Kingdom
VIRTUES VS VICES: what the Gaza conflict exposed
Observing Gaza, with the loss of more than 17,000 souls, it seems like Christians have taken on the role of aggressor while Muslims talk peace. As Christians we are consecrated to be impartial, full of mercy, and bold witnesses of the Kingdom of Peace. If we fail to do so, we will inevitably relinquish our role as peacemakers. Over the next week, I would love to explore five vices that the conflict has exposed and five reasons why Christians in the West have lost their influence in one of the most opportune seasons in history.
SELECTIVE GENEROSITY: and the future of missions in the Middle East
Unfortunately, the groundbreaking work of countless missionaries in the Middle East during the past decades could be nullified by the support of Western Evangelicals for Israel. This will close doors for future missionaries from the West and is something few organisations and Churches are currently contemplating.
COLLATERAL DAMAGE, COLLECTIVE REDEMPTION – Christmas hope for Gaza
For those who suffered in Israel in the early hours of October 7, there is hope. For those who have suffered in Palestine since then, there is hope. How God will use this present darkness to shine forth the light of His redemption we don’t know. But what we do know is that God favours no one and His hands are never too far away for anyone who reaches out.
SANDWICHED BETWEEN SUFFERING: The consecration of the Egyptian Church
In the light of the war in Gaza, we had the opportunity to visit the Church in Egypt, probably the only nation that can provide stability, reliefand assistance to the 1,2 million Gazans in need. We were asked to explore from scripture the instruction to be light and salt, walking with integrity, and finding balances in our daily lives. This report aims to provide the INFORMATION, the INSPIRATION, and also the INTERPRETATION of encounters that once again transformed our lives.
In Search Of Peacemakers
Few leaders are willing to be known as peacemakers. But even more concerning is the fact that many Christian leaders have abdicated their roles as peacemakers in pursuit of theological justice. We have taken sides – in Ukraine and in Israel – and we have left the innocent at the mercy of politicians, war-lords and global powers.
Consider the Bartimaeus of Gaza
Let’s make one thing clear, what we see in Gaza today is NOT a war. From a Hamas perspective, we see Gazans suffering as a necessary consequence of collateral damage and from an Israel perspective we find Gazans suffering as victims of collective punishment. There is no war, only suffering. The are no victories, only victims. Maybe it’s time to consider the Bartimaeus of Gaza
A CHRISTIAN RESPONSE TO ATROCITY PROPAGANDA
A new war has emerged since Hamas invaded Israel on 7 October. This war has drawn innocent bystanders into the conflict to such an extent that one almost feels convicted to remain neutral. This is the war of Atrocity Propaganda
WHAT IS TRUTH?
When is truth, truth and when is truth simply an interpretation? Is there an absolute truth or is truth always subject to the ‘owner’? Is all truth equal? Is it possible that the truth for one can be a lie for another? How do we find truth in an age of deceit and a manipulative media?
A COVID VERSION OF 1 CORINTHIANS 13
COVID-19 opened a barn door for love to shine in, but sadly we started cursing the darkness (and one another) instead of simply lighting a candle. So, in an attempt to put the nearly forgotten pandemic into the context of 1 Corinthians 13, I wrote a 1 COVID 13 adaption of the chapter on love.