This article contrasts the way of Christ, reflected in the Pope’s moral voice, with power-driven politics associated with Trump, warns that misusing Christian imagery distorts the Gospel and calls the Church back to humility and the way of the cross.

Christ is Risen—the living hope at the heart of the Christian faith, declaring victory over sin, suffering, and death. This message is not only a theological truth but a transforming reality that brings peace, resilience, and new life in the midst of brokenness. In a world marked by conflict and despair, the Resurrection calls us to live as witnesses of hope, justice, and reconciliation.

The article explores the story of Jesus on the road to Emmaus, showing that Christ is the key to understanding all Scripture. It argues that Jesus fulfills all God’s promises, correcting misunderstandings about a political Messiah. It also challenges Christian Zionism by emphasizing that God’s people are defined by faith in Christ, not ethnicity.

Mike Burnard’s review of Unlocking the Old Testament by Yohanna Katanacho offers a thoughtful and contextually rich perspective shaped by his South African background. Writing from this vantage point, Burnard provides a specific overview that connects the book’s themes to the historical and social realities of South Africa, allowing readers to engage the work through a lens of reconciliation, identity, and lived experience

Palestinian Christian Responds to the misuse of Jesus’ name in political speech by Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli Prime Minister, rejecting portrayals of Him as aligned with power or conquest. The response emphasizes that Jesus’ life and message were rooted in humility, love, and nonviolence, and warns that invoking His name to justify war distorts His teachings and undermines His call to peace and justice.

Rula Khoury Mansour writes from Nazareth as war again engulfs the region, reflecting on the exhaustion that comes when crisis becomes routine. Drawing on Augustine’s idea that hope has two daughters — anger and courage — she describes a stubborn hope that refuses injustice and continues the work of peace even when optimism fades.

Lamma Mansour writes about the striking overlap of Lent and Ramadan — seasons of fasting, humility, and spiritual reflection — unfolding against the backdrop of war and violence in the Middle East. She reflects on the tension between the discipline of restraint taught by faith and the language of dominance and fury that shapes modern conflict. In this piece, Mansour asks what it truly means to fast — and to love our neighbours — in a time of bloodshed.

Jack Sara shares a powerful reflection after gathering with ministry leaders from across the Middle East during a time of war. Amid disrupted travel, nearby conflict, and uncertainty, leaders from many nations united in prayer for their cities and the future of the region. His story highlights the courage, faith, and unwavering commitment of the Middle Eastern church to serve even in the midst of crisis

Palestinian Pastor responds to Prime Minister Netanyahu’s Christmas message, challenging its selective portrayal of Christian life in the Holy Land. He calls for truth, integrity, and listening to the lived witness of Palestinian Christians.