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Opinion

• Did Jesus experience disability?

  Europe Church & Missions

  3 mins read

  Some theories, like Nancy Eiesland's in The Disabled God, suggest that disability reveals God’s presence in the world. Mark Arnold, the Additional Needs Ministry Director for Urban Saints, has been reflecting on whether Jesus himself experienced disability, and what the Gospels might reveal about that. Here are a few insights from his reflection.

• A personal reflection on Pope Francis: humble leader and unlikely friend

  US & Canada Church & Missions

  5 mins read

  In a very personal reflection, Dr Brian Stiller, Global Ambassador of the World Evangelical Alliance, recounts a memorable meeting with Pope Francis, highlighting his humility, love for Jesus, and commitment to serving others, especially the marginalized.

• When the elephants fight the grass suffers is an apt analogy for today's geopolitical situation

  Oceania Society & Culture Church & Missions

  4 mins read

  A well known Swahili proverbs observes, "when elephants fight, the grass suffers". It is a direct analogy to the human condition when our leaders enter into geopolitical conflict and the ordinary people suffer the most. It can seem overwhelming but here are some basic things followers of Jesus can do to help minimize the damage.

• Crucifying truth, Bach's passion, and the Dark Enlightenment

  Europe Society & Culture Church & Missions

  5 mins read

  The political positioning of new regimes is matching an ideology that has been forming for some time: Dark Enlightenment. We are watching a new world order emerge that will cause great suffering. As the performance of Bach's St Matthew's Passion unfolded, it resonated deeply with the times we find ourselves in.