Is Peace Possible?
Lebanon, a country that has long been a crossroads of civilizations and faiths, has experienced cycles of war and conflict, shaping its modern history. Many people like me have endured […]
Current Events
Listen to the Stories of Believers in the Middle East
A new statement issued by an esteemed group of Middle Eastern Evangelical leaders across theological traditions from Baptist to Presbyterian, Alliance, Nazarene, Church of God and non-denominational from Syria, Jordan, […]
Can a Dispensational Framework Advocate for Peace in the Holy Land?
Pastor Jim Samra of Calvary Church in Grand Rapids MI preached a sermon on February 25th, 2024 looking at the conflict in the Holy Land through the eyes of the […]
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 […]
Peacemaking Amid Conflict
Editor’s Note: Arab theologians and practitioners in the region have been discussing peacemaking for years. These principles are being put into practice in the context of some of the most […]
It Can Be Prudent to Just Remain Silent
Today marks day 15 in the current episode of this decades-long conflict, but this time it feels different. The last two weeks have been a never-ending doom-scroll of subtle racisms […]
Living the Gospel in the Middle East
Engaging in ministry in the Middle East necessitates not only a Gospel-shaped vision and unwavering dedication but also the aptitude and tenacity akin to that of a funambulist—a tightrope walker […]
Indulgences Are Still for Sale
The selling of indulgences did not stop with the Reformation. Originally, indulgences linked prayer and repentance with forgiveness: specified actions of good works or penance drew on the ‘treasury of […]
Interpreting the New Testament through the lens of Israel
There are theological issues that are up for debate. And there are Biblical passages that are difficult to understand. But what I did not expect to hear in separate sermons […]
Can the American Church Also Engage with the Racism Against Palestinians?
Amid the protests to the killing of George Floyd, many Evangelical pastors and leaders are speaking up and supporting racial justice, reconciliation, and public institution reform in the United States […]