The Hope of Christmas
More than two thousand years ago, in a small town called Bethlehem, a king was born, but not the kind of king one would expect. History is full of kings who arrived with noise and force, but this one came quietly and humbly.
How Churches in the Arab World are Celebrating Christmas
This Christmas, our partners around the Middle East are celebrating Christmas amid varying circumstances and challenges. Some are celebrating this holiday freely with church services, gift exchanges, carols, and family gatherings
“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.”
Amid conflict and injustice, we see God at work
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 over 6,000 others, devastating entire neighborhoods, and leaving an entire nation traumatized.