WHEN HOSTAGES ARE RELEASED: the sin of selective joy
I listened again to the voices of Christian leaders, proclaiming that the release of Israeli prisoners is a sign—divine, decisive, and prophetic. They speak of answered prayers, of a nation rejoicing, of the God of Israel who will not be silenced. And yet—Gaza groans. Its streets lie in ruins. Millions – millions- are homeless, displaced and disoriented. Has the God of Israel turned His face from them? Has He forgotten the least that He came to feed and clothe (Matthew 25)? Are they irredeemable? Forsaken? Excluded from eternity by association? Or is our theology too narrow, our rejoicing too selective?
WHO BROKE THE PEACE DEAL (FIRST): the rise of a scapegoat theology
So, who breached the peace treaty in Gaza first? Who fired the first shots? Israel or Hamas? Let me put this bluntly…
THE GAZA 20-POINT PEACE PLAN: the plans, the promises and the pitfalls
The US-ISRAEL PEACE PLAN, unveiled by President Donald Trump in late September 2025, is a 20-point proposal aimed at ending the war in Gaza and reshaping its future. Here’s a summary of its key components, the pro’s and the con’s
THREE FAULTLINES OF THE FUTURE: how Israel is reshaping global risk
There are dimensions of the war in Gaza that remain largely unspoken in mainstream media. Yet their long-term impact will be profound—interlinking geopolitical realignments, theological fault lines, and missional shifts. These developments will shape East–West relations for years to come and redefine how faith, mission, and witness are understood in one of the most spiritually neglected and politically volatile regions on earth. The Church cannot afford to look away. Here are three unfolding realities that require our attention:
ISRAEL’S CLAIM TO INNOCENCE: unmasking the theology of self-defence.
For most pro-Israel supporters, every heartbreaking statistic—bombed hospitals, starving children, community displacement and mass graves—is met with one universal refrain – a question disguised as an answer: “Doesn’t Israel have the right to defend itself?” When engaging the topic of self-defence, three distinct yet interwoven frameworks must be held together in thoughtful unity. Each offers a lens—legal, moral, and spiritual—that, when integrated, can guide us beyond reaction toward discernment. To separate them is to risk distortion; to unite them is to pursue justice with integrity.
TO CARE IS NOT TO HATE: My statement of faith
After more than 700 days of war and nearly 70,000 lives lost, silence is no longer neutrality—it is complicity. To remain quiet in the face of relentless bombardment, starvation, and displacement is to abandon the gospel’s call to justice. It is a betrayal of Christ. It is time for Christ-followers to stand up and to speak out—not with opinionated loyalty or biased convictions, but with the courage of the cross. This is my statement of faith – and I encourage you to do the same.
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?
REFRAMING PERSECUTION: Who Owns the Narrative?
Over more than four decades of walking alongside the persecuted Church, I’ve come to a sobering realization: for many Christians in the West, the story of persecution often centre’s more on the persecutor than the persecuted. We amplify the pain that fits our worldview and mute the cries that disturb our conscience. TAYBEH is a perfect example
THE IRAN-ISRAEL NARRATIVE: is it true, truth, or a double truth?
How we view the war in Iran can contain information that is true, factual, and verifiable, but even though it might be true, it might be void of truth. When the same truth is applied differently in different situations, it creates a double standard – or a double truth. Here are eight geopolitical double truths that highlight the double standards of Western media in the Iran-Israel conflict.
NOW IS THE TIME: By Dr Katanacho
How do we embrace this season when our spirits are frozen by hate and suspicion. A powerful poem by Dr. Yohanna Katanacho – a Palestinian Israeli Evangelical believer