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THEM VERSUS US: Vices that the Gaza conflict exposed

A Christian vice that is currently under a magnifying lens for all to see is how believers look at wars through dualistic lenses.  For many believers, the killing of a baby in Israel is more detestable than the dismembered body of a baby in Gaza.  We seem to obtain the unbiblical ability to view the value of life based on our cultural preferences and preconceived biases.  We divide people, nations, religions, and even the value of souls into “them” and “us”.  Dualism is the sin of our season.

By Mike December 11, 2023 Off

CLAY VERSUS WAX:  what the Gaza conflict exposed

Our response to the conflict in Gaza has more to do with the content of our hearts than the convictions of our faith.  Yes, how we respond to the conflict in Gaza reveals more about us than the conflict itself.  This is a sobering thought, especially once we start examining our own hearts. 

By Mike December 8, 2023 Off

ASSIGNMENT versus ALIGNMENT: what the Gaza conflict exposed

Over the past few days, we have been contemplating vices that the conflict in Gaza has exposed within the Christian community.  As Christians, we are consecrated like Christ to be impartial, full of mercy, and reconciling people with God.  If we fail to do so, we will inevitably relinquish our role as peacemakers. Today we look at how we sometimes pursue the false spiritual duty of alignment instead of embracing our spiritual assignment as followers of Christ.

By Mike December 6, 2023 Off

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

By Mike December 5, 2023 Off

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.

By Mike December 4, 2023 Off

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. 

By Mike November 17, 2023 Off

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.

By Mike November 13, 2023 Off

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. 

By Mike October 26, 2023 Off