CHRISTIANITY IN THE ARAB WORLD: the forgotten faithful
The concern is not that Christians support Israel. We all carry nations in our hearts to whom we feel a natural spiritual closeness. The concern is that so many Christians, in their unwavering support for Israel, often stand indifferent toward the church in the region that endures more persecution than in any other place on earth. The crisis is therefore not whom we support, but whom we neglect in our support for the other.
ONE WAR – THREE GODS: where is Jesus?
Entering the 5th week of devastation and destruction, the war in Iran has exposed far more than political fault lines or territorial ambitions. It has moved beyond military power and regional alliances. What we are witnessing today is destruction carried out under divine authority—three nations turning their political identities into three competing deities, each waging war in the name of their god. But where is Jesus?
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: outsourcing the Gospel
“Seeing is believing” used to be the easy, definitive answer to anything that sounded suspicious or that remotely reeked of a conspiracy. Faith was simple to believe, the world was easy to understand, and convictions were easy to defend. The newspaper said it, I believed it, and that settled it. But everything changed. A new player entered the global reporting arena: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
THE CRUCIFIXION OF CHRIST IN ISRAEL: the lampstand removed
On Sunday, February 8, 2026, Israel’s security cabinet approved a sweeping set of measures designed to intensify Israeli control over the West Bank. Christ was symbolically crucified once again. And the church in the West looked away.
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
FROM DOOM TO DIALOGUE: navigating freedom of faith in South Africa
A video is currently circulating that raises alarm over potential state regulation of Christianity in South Africa—sparking concern that this could mark the beginning of religious restrictions and even persecution. Here’s a grounded summary of what’s happening, followed by a Christian lens to help discern the moment.
A MILLION JEWISH CONVERTS: the truth behind the “Jewish awakening”
On August 28, 2025, Joel Rosenberg and Dr. Erez Soref discussed a global Jewish awakening, citing growth from 2,000 converts in 1967 to over 1 million Messianic believers today. While the numbers inspire celebration, they also demand discernment, inviting deeper reflection on the complex spiritual landscape within the Jewish faith tradition. Can these numbers be trusted or is there an agenda behind the report?
Qatar Soccer World Cup and Christian ENTHUSIASM
Football enthusiasts ultimately decided that the World Cup will be a success, regardless of moral, political or ethical objections. And this is where we as Christians can learn a lesson.
DISCERNMENT – The CATCH-22 of spiritual virtues
We need the virtue of discernment to discern if we have a spirit of discernment – especially now in the season of uncertainty
STORACLES OF FAITH – LESSON 9: Honour the Emperor
It is truly time that we take the stories and the oracles (the STORACLES) of the Persecuted Church seriously – not just testimonies to enjoy or stories to share from the pulpit, but lessons to embrace and imitate.