Too often these days, I find I am unable to pray more than a few words: “Lord, have mercy.” Overwhelmed … Continue reading Getting Real in Prayer
Getting Real in Prayer
The Agony of Afghanistan
The gospel is the alternate grounding of our hope. It penetrates our idealized cultural narrative, subverting its chokehold on our … Continue reading The Agony of Afghanistan
The ABTS Blog: A New Brand for a Long-Established Platform
The stated purpose of our blog is to “provide theological reflections by ABTS voices about pressing matters of faith and … Continue reading The ABTS Blog: A New Brand for a Long-Established Platform
Are We There Yet?: Thinking Through Perplexities of Lebanon
“Are we there yet?” This is a question parents with young children have gotten used to hearing – especially during … Continue reading Are We There Yet?: Thinking Through Perplexities of Lebanon
Summer Repost- Standing on the Edge of a River: Palestine, Israel, and Identity
This post that was first published by IMES in November 2018 It has been a rough week for Palestinians. They … Continue reading Summer Repost- Standing on the Edge of a River: Palestine, Israel, and Identity
From Broken Homes to a Home of Hope
Sara* is one of several ladies who BCYM has had the privilege of working with. She grew up in unhealthy … Continue reading From Broken Homes to a Home of Hope
Into Your Hands I Commit My Spirit: Sifting Through the Rubble of the Beirut Blast One Year On
The Beirut port blast happened a year ago, and all that went up that day has not come down. Unknown tonnage of … Continue reading Into Your Hands I Commit My Spirit: Sifting Through the Rubble of the Beirut Blast One Year On
Commissioned by a Heavenly King
We thank God for leading us through an academic year like no other. We invite you to read about some of … Continue reading Commissioned by a Heavenly King
Where Does Our Help Come from?
Lebanon has been enduring a severe and prolonged economic depression and it is hard to imagine that the situation could … Continue reading Where Does Our Help Come from?
Moving Away from Faithless, Self-Centered Prayers: Towards the ‘True Disciple’s Prayer’
“My Father, hallowed be my name, my kingdom come, my will be done, hopefully also in heaven as it is … Continue reading Moving Away from Faithless, Self-Centered Prayers: Towards the ‘True Disciple’s Prayer’
J. Dewayne Jeffries