God Our Refuge
We live in a world where refuge has become one of the most precious words a human being can hear, especially in Lebanon.
“To stay, to love, to serve”
Airstrikes on southern Lebanon have intensified while the buzz of drones over Beirut is once again constant. Nearly a year since a ceasefire brought an end to the worst of the fighting between Hezbollah and Israel, we find ourselves under the weight of new tensions and political uncertainty.
“Not Just in Words, But in Deeds.” An interview with Thimar CEO Dr. Nabil Costa about bridging Lebanon’s educational gaps
As part of this vision, Thimar, through its leadership role in the Association of Evangelical Schools in Lebanon (AESL), recently helped organize the Second National Education Conference (NEC) under the theme “Bridging the Gap.”
In Lebanon’s poorest region, an ordination answers decades of prayers
For decades, the members of Rahbe Evangelical Baptist Church in Lebanon’s northern Akkar region prayed for a pastor from their small rural village. On October 18, 2025, their prayers were answered.
East to East: Why one Singaporean family chose to serve in the Middle East
When Hanley and Janice first decided to serve in the mission field, they looked for somewhere close to their home in Singapore. But when nothing opened up, they found themselves looking further abroad, to a region they knew little about — the Middle East.
How a BBS teacher is trusting God in Lebanon’s post-war uncertainty
How a BBS teacher is trusting God in Lebanon’s post-war uncertainty By Ghinwa Akiki and Hunter Williamson August 5, 2025 After a year of airstrikes, sonic booms, and constant fear, more than a hundred preschoolers stood proudly on the graduation stage at Beirut...
Those Who Sow in Tears: Why Our Work in Lebanon Is Not Done
Those Who Sow in Tears: Why Our Work in Lebanon Is Not Done By Jad Tabet August 5, 2025 Though Lebanon has recently seen the formation of a government, the country remains in deep crisis. While political stability has marginally improved, real recovery is elusive....
Amid conflict and injustice, we see God at work
Amid conflict and injustice, we see God at work By Ghinwa Akiki August 5, 2025 Five years ago, in the bustle of a typical afternoon, one of the most powerful non-nuclear explosions in history rocked Lebanon’s capital, Beirut, killing more than 220 people, injuring...