A Retreat Marked by Openness

A Retreat Marked by Openness

In May, Manara Youth Center (MYC) held a special retreat for its Core Group, a discipleship group that has been meeting consistently over the past year. Together, they have been praying, studying God’s Word, asking difficult questions, and growing deeper in their...
Making Sense of the Resurrection in Wartime

Making Sense of the Resurrection in Wartime

War changes the rhythm of everyday life. It brings confusion and questions without easy answers, and joy can feel out of place. And yet, this Easter, we saw youth pause, and even rejoice, in a life that no aircraft, missile, or artillery can extinguish. And it’s not...
From Debel to Beirut

From Debel to Beirut

A 15-Year-Old’s Story of Fleeing War Elias is fifteen years old, one of nine children from Debel, a small historic Christian village in southern Lebanon, just five kilometers from the border. Life there had been close-knit and peaceful… until the war erupted in 2024....
Sleepless Nights and Steady Faith

Sleepless Nights and Steady Faith

As conflict escalates across southern Beirut and surrounding areas, schools and homes have become temporary shelters, and the daily sounds of explosions and airstrikes weigh heavily on everyone. Throughout this article, you will hear from staff who live near areas...