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MIDNIGHT MEDITATION: a cry for reconciliation

Where is the God of love in a world of hatred? How do we make sense of the senseless. And yet—amid the chaos—one truth rises above the noise: It will not be the kings of empires, those fighting for power and control, who will change the world. It has to start with me. This is a Midnight Meditation: A Cry for Reconciliation

By Mike January 16, 2026 Off

WHY GREENLAND? And why Donald Trump is walking on thin ice

In January 2026, President Donald Trump reignited global controversy by asserting in televised interviews that Greenland should be annexed by the United States, calling it “a national security need.” He went further, proposing that the territory become America’s 51st state.  His remarks carried the weight of war rather than the desire for diplomacy: “One way…

By Mike January 14, 2026 Off

IRAN: a choking point, a tipping point and a spiritual turning point 

Iran has reached a choking point: inflation suffocates families, repression silences voices, and faith is crushed under fear. Yet these pressures are driving the nation toward a tipping point, where mass disillusionment and generational defiance converge. What emerges could be a turning point in Iran’s story—whether toward redemption, reform, or a reimagined future.

By Mike January 11, 2026 Off

THE RAID ON VENEZUELA: a margin call of oil, currency, and the American empire

On 3 January, the United States executed Operation Absolute Resolve, a sudden military strike against Venezuela. While Washington framed the mission around narco‑terrorism, drug trafficking, and weapons smuggling, those explanations alone feel inadequate. To grasp its full significance, the raid must be examined through wider lenses: the fragile petrodollar system, the economic pressures beneath it, the geopolitical rivalries it inflames, and the humanitarian consequences it leaves behind.

By Mike January 4, 2026 Off

LIVE 2026: Twelve inspiring quotes for a brand-new season

We step into 2026 not as souls lost in hope, but as pilgrims embarking on a path of mystery and wonder—summoned by the Word, sustained by the Spirit. Here are 12 quotes as guiding manifestos for this new year. One for every month. Print them on your hearts, and display them in your ways – for all to see, and for all to believe

By Mike January 1, 2026 Off

THE SOUTH AFRICAN APARTHEID BILL:  an alternative approach

There is currently a message circulating on social media in South Africa with the following warning to Christians: A DIRECT ATTACK ON THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST IN SOUTH AFRICA! The message insists that if passed, the law would silence the Church, erase Christian identity, and punish believers for aligning with Scripture. This moment is not simply about legislation—it is about how the Church chooses to live out its mission. Here are 4 points to consider

By Mike December 13, 2025 Off