Go, Share in Some Good Trouble
These biblical figures all have one thing in common: they used their connections to speak up on behalf of those who were powerless. The Baptist World Alliance (BWA), a global network of 47 million Baptists in 126 countries and territories, reflects this call to Christians to use their voice to impact the world for Christ.
Divinating Off Course
Every New Year’s Eve it is common for Lebanese TV stations to feature programs involving certain individuals with the “gift” of foreseeing the future. They excite viewers with predictions about what will happen regarding Lebanon, the Middle East, and the world. This New Year’s Eve I thought I’d listen in to hear what they had to say for 2022.
Between Broken Traffic Lights and Stolen Savings, Mustard Seeds of Faith Continue to be Sown in Lebanon
Many people wonder what it looks like to be living in Lebanon these days. Before we compare Lebanon now to Lebanon pre-2019, let’s keep in mind that since the Lebanese Civil War, Lebanon has been a country severely plagued by corruption.
A Look Back at 2021
We were wondering at the start of 2021, with the increasing political, economic, and social turmoil in Lebanon, whether the new direction could be sustained.
The Faithfulness of God
Our 7-year-old daughter quickly announced that she wanted to help children to go to school and started to think through ways she could raise money.
Stolen Childhoods, But Freely Given Hope
Through the continuous gifts of a faithful partner organization, LSESD has been able to provide “to those who have nothing prepared” by way of Christmas meals and gifts.
O Little Town of Bethlehem, Do We Still Not See How Thee Lie?
It’s nice to go to Bethlehem this time of year as starry imaginations lead us to the site of the first Christmas. Popular depictions of the Nativity story invariably include scenes of a pregnant young lady and her anxious husband searching for a resting place among...