EASTER: But the bird will sing.
“Like the blind bird, we will sing! Regardless of whether we can see through the darkness or not, we will sing.”
THE CARROT, THE EGG AND THE TEA BAG
What flavour will I release today when I converse about load-shedding, crime, corruption, and everything else that so easily robs me of the joy I have? Through all the years of serving the Persecuted Church, my life was filled with living examples of TEA BAG CHRISTIANS. I have not only been inspired but transformed by those who embrace the cross, patiently endure their suffering, and become beacons of light in their communities.
The 2-minute war in Syria – Looking at suffering in the light of eternity
Through the eyes of an eternal God who sees a thousand years as 3 hours, the 12-year conflict in Syria equals 2 minutes and 20 seconds. How glorious to know therefore that time submits to God and that He exists outside the boundaries of the time capsule we live in that contains our hardships and suffering altogether.
Do we believe the God we believe in – The wheelbarrow test
One of the silent predicaments of our present time is for Christians to discern between faith and trust. These two virtues are often confused: many who proclaim FAITH in an omnipotent, spectacular God do not always TRUST His involvement or abilities, setting Him aside as an impotent, spectator God.
SYRIAN WISDOM FOR ANC POTHOLES
Mhardeh, one of only a few Christian towns in Syria, has not only been inspirational in my walk of faith, but transformational in my expression of faith. It holds a key so precious that even writing this article leaves me wary, knowing that the way of the cross for the church in the west is often a road less traveled.
ASBURY – A lesson from the butterfly
If we see Asbury as the ultimate destination and a move of God, we embrace are in danger of embracing a caterpillar theology. And even though it is a glorious departure point of birth and renewal, revival is ultimately about transformation and not about worship. Let’s take a lesson from the humble butterfly!
Ukraine – One year later: 6 Questions of significance
On 24 February, 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin authorised ‘special military operations’ in eastern Ukraine. Now, nearly a year later, experts say neither side is close to winning and that the world should brace itself for continued conflict. To understand the current conflict and pray with insight, here are six questions of significance
ANGUISH: Having eyes to cry with
Do you have eyes that cry for the people of Turkey and the people of Syria?
COURAGE: for those beyond the Syrian debris
The Syrians need courage, more than ever before. Courage to endure, to persevere and to survive. But the passive bystanders, removed from the debris of Aleppo, also needs courage, but a different kind of courage.
PROJECT HOPE
Hope is a precious commodity that seems to disappear when one loses sight of it. The rubble in Aleppo contains more than just mortar and bricks, it is also the graveyard of buried dreams and hopes.
We have the ability, the presence, and the resources to restore it.