Churches as Hospitals of Deradicalization
Would you visit a neighborhood that’s home to a leading terrorist? Scott Gustafson unintentionally did that in 2002 as a nonprofit worker in Jordan. In an interview with Light + […]
Reshaping the Ultimate Other: What can we learn from Extremists who Convert?
Editor’s Note: Below is a summary of a PhD research project from the December 13 defense in Amsterdam: ‘Reshaping the Ultimate Other: Levantine Conversion from Extremist Islam to Christianity through […]
ROUNDUP: Fear and Love
When Liability Trumps Love by Michael Wittmer What is Lost When Self-Defense is Utmost by Ashley al-Saliby Real Love Casts out Fear by Pierre Houssney
ROUNDUP: Racism
Editor’s Note: Here are three past posts focusing on the similar theme of the ‘other’. May the love of Jesus grow in us more and more so that we no […]
ROUNDUP: Christmas
Editor’s Note: As we reflect on Christmas this year, let’s consider how the Incarnation of our Lord was set in real places, in what we call today the Middle East. […]
On Not Becoming What We Hate
Editor’s Note: I’ve touched the Western Wall in Jerusalem, a place where Jews weep in sorrow and pour out generational grief over the atrocities they have experienced. I’ve also touched […]
ROUNDUP: A Palestinian Challenge to Evangelicals
Editor’s Note: These articles from Palestinian authors challenge us to highlight the “good news” that “Evangelicalism” is named for. May our eschatology never get in the way of God’s soteriology. […]
ROUNDUP: The Promised Land
Editor’s Note: In light of recent events, we wanted to highlight some previous posts on Acts 2:11 that may help you think through a more nuanced perspective from Arab voices. […]
New Research on Extremist Conversion Phenomenon
I was recently interviewed on The Locker Room podcast about my PhD research. We discussed mission and I shared a few encouraging stories. You can listen here, below are some […]
REPOST: From our Vantage Point: The Signs of the Times Unfolding in the Middle East Today
Editor’s Note: We’re reposting this article from 2017 in light of current events. Earlier this year, I was flipping through the radio channels as I was driving from Houston to […]