Tag Archive for: war

Ways You Can Pray for Iran and the Middle East as Strikes Continue

By: CMAA

As military strikes continue to rock Iran and surrounding countries, it can be difficult to know what’s going on – or how to pray. Open Doors Australia, who serve the persecuted church around the world, offers seven specific prayers.

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The Christmas Truce

By: Jarrod Stackelroth

On Christmas Day, 1914, bitter enemies laid down their weapons and for a brief moment, gave peace a chance.

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Here’s How I’m Keeping My Head When The World Is On Fire

By: Akos Balogh

It feels like the world is on fire. Just look at Ukraine, Gaza, China and AI – there’s much to keep us up at night. Read more

What Can We See in ‘The Zone of Interest’?

By: Robert Martin

The Oscar winning film Zone of Interest made a controversial claim about the human condition. Read more

Saoirse Ronan Tugs the Heartstrings in Wartime Flick, ‘Blitz’

By: Michael Walsh

British director Steve McQueen (not to be confused with the famed actor of the same name) is no stranger to historical epics. Read more

Gazan Christians Find a New Home in Australia

By: Samaritan’s Purse

Prior to the October 7 attacks, life in Gaza City—home to more than 750,000 Palestinians—semblance of normalcy and civility. Read more

Israel-Hamas War: One Year On

By: Mike Crooks

A year after the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel, conflict is escalating in the Middle East. Read more

Power of the Gospel Halts the Cycle of Violence in ‘Ka Whawhai Tonu’

By: Michael Walsh

Celebrated Māori director Mike Jonathan’s Ka Whawhai Tonu boldly tells the story of a crucial battle in the first land wars fought in New Zealand’s Waikato region. Read more

Diane Armstrong: From Holocaust Survivor to Bestselling Espionage Author

By: Georgia Free

An epic novel, The Wild Date Palm explores the fate of ordinary people whose mission collides with the secret agenda of powerful countries. Read more

‘Civil-War’ an Adrenaline Packed Cautionary Tale

By: Russ Matthews 

Alex Garland (Ex Machina, Annihilation) may not be a name that’s familiar to many. Read more