AN ECONOMIC BRIEF ON THE SITUATION IN LEBANON

Situation in Lebanon The Lebanese uprising has been raging since October 17th and there seems to be no solution in sight since the resignation of Prime Minister Saad Hariri on October 29th. Although schools have resumed classes and banks have reopened their doors,...
CHRIST-LIKE CITIZENSHIP

CHRIST-LIKE CITIZENSHIP

Out into the streets the students went! Filling Beirut with chants from the ongoing uprising in Lebanon, students joined the protests hoping for a future that allows them to thrive in their home country. Most grew up with stories they’d heard from their parents’...
WELCOMING DISPLACED CHILDREN IN HIS NAME

WELCOMING DISPLACED CHILDREN IN HIS NAME

“They are not only answering material needs but a deeper longing to feel listened to, understood, and cared for: a longing to feel welcomed.” The Syrian crisis has dragged hundreds of thousands of children away from their homes and communities, forcing...
FOR THEIRS IS THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN

FOR THEIRS IS THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN

“The peace and joy planted in our hearts by the smiles on the faces of children with special needs and their families was the fuel we needed to continue the year.” Smiles, crowns, genuine tears, and renewed hope: this is what we witnessed this year at...
Spread the Light of Christmas

Spread the Light of Christmas

“We invite you this Christmas season to prayerfully consider joining hands with us in spreading the light of Christmas among the children of Lebanon.” At the Christmas event, I met a 9 or 10- year-old child who told me, “Jesus healed me!” His...
The “UPSIDE-DOWN” Kingdom

The “UPSIDE-DOWN” Kingdom

“Jesus was and still is ushering an upside-down kingdom: He rules by serving and triumphed by laying down His life as a ransom for many.” After having meditated on and journeyed through the Lord’s prayer for the past seven months, the concluding...
TEMPTED BY HOPE: GIVING TUESDAY

TEMPTED BY HOPE: GIVING TUESDAY

“What if a story of hope came out of the Middle East instead of the usual news of war and chaos?” What if a story of hope came out of the Middle East instead of the usual news of war and chaos? What if you had a chance to partake in this story of hope? In...
ONE MOM’S TEMPTATION TO DENY HER SON

ONE MOM’S TEMPTATION TO DENY HER SON

“Not accepting my son’s case prevented me from seeing anything outside my own fear.” “‘If you are able? All things are possible for the one who believes’ … Jesus gently took his hand and raised him to his feet, and he stood up.” When the disciples...
WHEN TEMPTED TO FLEE, STAND

WHEN TEMPTED TO FLEE, STAND

“By choosing not to let their surroundings evoke fear and anxiety but rather use the opportunity to show God’s love and grace, they were actually able to catapult themselves above their circumstances and launch into greater areas of ministry and...