When God Opens A Door
By Dr. Brenda Richards Brown, MEBO Board Secretary “Yes, I have thought about suicide.” “I am worried about my friend. She seems to have given up on life.” Sadly, these words were shared at a Suicide Prevention workshop we were privileged to give at Beirut’s Haigazian...
Final Stretch Before Spring Renewal
This harsh weather put unprecedented pressure on people living in highly vulnerable environments, like poorly insulated shelters or tents, many of which collapsed under the weight of the snow.
Political Theology in an Antireligious World
By Martin Accad Many today are angry at religion, or at least disappointed with it. Rightly so perhaps, since so much violence is carried out in God’s name. In the MENA part of the world, anger and disappointment were manifest in the so-called “Arab Spring” protests...
“Where Are Your Parents?”: Child Exploitation in Lebanon Today
At some point, I stopped seeing him around, yet the sight of child beggars has always been part of Beirut.
Drawing Lines in Our Wartime Prayers
By Kees van der Knijff We were sitting around the table with our small kids. As we are used to, at the end of dinner we were about to pray together. The kids had been exposed to rumors of war on this first day of the conflict in Ukraine. It was not difficult for them...
The story of ABTS student Geylan from Syria
It was a struggle for me since I grew up believing that Christ did not die and rise again. After discussing the matter with my husband, we agreed that we would seek God together.
In The Spotlight: Night to Shine 2022
Night to Shine is an unforgettable opportunity to bring joy to the hearts of individuals with special needs and to remind them that they are royalty in God’s eyes. It is also a reminder for us that they deserve to shine on all days of the year, the mission that SKILD...