editor, Author at Christians for Israel New Zealand

A Story of an Anthem

I am convinced that HaTikvah, our Israeli national anthem is the most beautiful in the world. I confess I am biased but even though I have my personal reasons (please read on), I am not alone in thinking it is the best in the world. …

Helping in all Circumstances – Koen Carlier about the situation in Ukraine

Ever since the first nerve-racking weeks following the outbreak of war in Ukraine in February 2022, hopes for peace remain …

Coincidence | The Book of RUTH with Johannes Gerloff #23

For many people, chance is the all-important factor in everyday life. From the point of view of the Bible, it …

Coincidence | The Book of RUTH with Johannes Gerloff #23

For many people, chance is the all-important factor in everyday life. From the point of view of the Bible, it …

Coincidence | The Book of RUTH with Johannes Gerloff #23

For many people, chance is the all-important factor in everyday life. From the point of view of the Bible, it …

Letter from Naim and Elvira Khoury

We recently received a letter from Rev. Naim Khoury and his wife, Elvira, from Bethlehem, who have a remarkable a …

Jerusalem: an immovable rock for the nations

Centuries ago, the prophet Zechariah declared the words of the Lord: I am going to make Jerusalem a cup that …

Ruth’s Character | The Book of RUTH with Johannes Gerloff #22

The nature, characteristics and actions of the young foreigner are revealed in small, everyday situations and yet have a significance …

Jesus’ Jerusalem – The History of Jerusalem—Part 4

He was born a Judean but raised a Galilean. The first thirty years of His life were spent in an …

Jesus’ Jerusalem – The History of Jerusalem—Part 4

He was born a Judean but raised a Galilean. The first thirty years of His life were spent in an …

Jesus’ Jerusalem – The History of Jerusalem—Part 4

He was born a Judean but raised a Galilean. The first thirty years of His life were spent in an …

Gideon of the 20th Century

There are some people who have made such extraordinary contributions to Israeli society that they are awarded a unique Hebrew …

Celebrating Life in the Midst of War

Holocaust survivors in Ukraine are deeply thankful for the support they get from Christian sponsors. We are driving through a …

Celebrating Life in the Midst of War

Holocaust survivors in Ukraine are deeply thankful for the support they get from Christian sponsors. We are driving through a …

Gog and Magog?

Iran is responsible for growing chaos in the Palestinian-controlled territories. The situation in the territories that are controlled (or supposed …

Biblical Roots – The Cost of Discipleship

In my twenty years of serving the calling of Jewish-Christian relations and studying the New Testament, I have always been …

Biblical Roots – The Cost of Discipleship

In my twenty years of serving the calling of Jewish-Christian relations and studying the New Testament, I have always been …

The real war in the Middle East

The Australian government has demonstrated how far it is removed from reality by announcing a change in Australia’s policy towards …

Is a ballistic missile war looming in the Middle East?

A ballistic missile show-down seems to be developing in the Middle East, with potential to develop into a nuclear confrontation, …

A Friend | The Book of RUTH with Johannes Gerloff #21

With the appearance of Boaz, a fresh, all-decisive wind comes into the action.