600 DAYS IN GAZA: the one known known in the many unknown unknowns:
On Wednesday, May 28, Israel marked a grim milestone—600 days of war, the longest conflict in the nation’s history. Understanding the uncertainties surrounding the future will be determined by the known knowns, the known unknowns and especially the unknown unknowns.
THE NEW PLAYBOOK: 10 political trends reshaping global leadership
Much has been said about the high-profile meeting on May 21 between the South African delegation, led by President Cyril Ramaphosa, and the American delegation, headed by Donald Trump. The meeting once again underlined the fact that modern politics is now defined by a new set of rules, where the pursuit of power and control often overrides core values, bringing global systems to a dangerous low point. Here are ten new political trends shaping the shift in global leadership.
SOUTH AFRICAN REFUGEES: the semantics of displacement
The question has never been whether the 49 South Africans have been traumatised or whether they feel victimized. Crime is a reality in South Africa that no one, regardless of race, language, or profession, can escape. However, the question of whether white Afrikaners qualify as refugees is highly debated. The debate continues, with strong opinions on both sides. Racial discrimination in South Africa—both past and present—is an inherently emotional issue, and achieving a balanced understanding requires a measured approach grounded in definitions, factual analysis, and concrete examples.
POPE LEO XIV: from Missions to Match Point – 10 facts that might surprise you
By better understanding the spiritual significance of electing the leader of the world’s largest Christian denomination, the body of Christ can better appreciate the weight of this moment and recognize the profound impact a new pope may have on global faith and unity. Here are ten facts you might not know about the new Pope – from missionary to tennis lover.
PROJECT HOPE: GAZA
In our search for partners doing relief work in Gaza, we connected with Jerusalem Evangelistic Outreach, a ministry dedicated to supporting Gaza’s remnant Christian community, meeting both spiritual and physical needs. We, at Dia-logos and the Third Way, have jointly endeavoured to partner with Jerusalem Evangelistic Outreach and have committed ourselves to be an answer to the prayers of those living in Gaza—but we cannot do it alone. We need you!
A GENOCIDAL FAMINE IN GAZA: the sin of spiritual bypassing
Western Christianity has failed the people of Gaza. Let’s admit it. We have fallen short of our Christian mandate — something must change. Instead of a unified outcry from the global Christian community, a SPIRITUAL BYPASSING set in. Rather than sorrow, some defended the massacre. Rather than mourning, some rationalised the killings. Rather than standing for peace, some justified the destruction.
WHAT THE IRAN EXPLOSION TAUGHT ME: 5 steps in making Godly assumptions
On Saturday 26 April 2025, a massive explosion rocked a port in southern Iran, killing 25 people and injuring around 800 others. Upon hearing the news, I immediately made a calculated and informed assumption that the initial negotiations between the USA, Israel and Iran had collapsed, and Israel and America had finally carried out their threats to strike Iran’s nuclear facilities. I was wrong. But to be honest, we all, at one stage or another in life, embark on this perilous journey of making assumptions. The challenge is therefore not how to stop making assumptions but how to make Godly assumptions and break free from the corrosive habit of making foolish assumptions.
BECOMING BEGGARS OF PEACE: a “love zone” from Lebanon
The ultimate purpose of engagement and dialogue from a Christian perspective is redemption. It is a unique consecration entrusted to redeemed people. If we do not engage in peace by the way we talk and the way we act, we relinquish our spiritual duty of being peacemakers. This is beautifully illustrated by a testimony from Lebanon
POPE FRANCIS: a legacy of humility
Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff, has died on Easter Monday. Dr. Jim Denison from Denison Forum writes that of all that could be said about Pope Francis, the one character trait that stood out was his humility.
MARY, THE FIRST CHRISTIAN JOURNALIST: investigating the tombs of life
The first Christian “journalist” in Scripture that we read of was Mary Magdalene (John 20:18). She went to investigate the tomb of Jesus and when she found it empty she went to the disciples WITH THE NEWS: “I have seen the Lord! ” There are some valuable lessons to learn from Mary’s approach as we contemplate global news and seek to expand our mental capacity.