Politics+Current Affairs

Indonesia Executes Drug Smuggler Whose Faith Inspired Hillsong’s Brian Houston
(UPDATED) Funeral for Andrew Chan, whom Sydney pastor communicated with 'almost every day,' involves his own eulogy.
My Top 5 Books on Nonviolence
Ron Sider picks readings that highlight the real-world achievements of alternatives to war and violent conflict.
A Pacifism for the Whole Church
Whatever your stance on war, Ron Sider’s defense of nonviolence can open your imagination to new possibilities for promoting peace.
The Dumbing-Down of Brave
Real courage is more than a cute catchphrase.
Catching American Sex Offenders Overseas
Christian law professor calls for federal international mandated reporting law.
Feeding the Homeless Is a Religious Liberty Issue Too
Good Samaritans fight attempts to ban food-sharing programs.
Modern 'Monuments Men' Seek to Save Christian History from ISIS
Biblical-era artifacts are one of Islamic State's top sources of funding.
Good Cop, Bad Cop, and the Baltimore I Knew
Responding to the recent protests over Freddie Gray’s death.
13 Million Flee Religion-Linked Conflicts Worldwide
Federal agency calls for US to resettle at least 100,000 refugees per year.
What to Expect After the Supreme Court’s Marriage Decision
We will see more challenges to the florists, the bakers, and the pizza crust makers. And more opportunities for witness.
Nepal Earthquake Collapses Churches during Weekly Worship Services
(UPDATED) Scores of deaths will likely revive burial debate. Disaster delays religious freedoms of new constitution.
Is ‘White Privilege’ an Unbiblical Term?
Moody Bible Institute debate on collective sin strikes a nerve as Christian colleges seek diverse student bodies.
Stopping Traffic
A snapshot of Christian witness in the world (as it appeared in our May issue).
Gleanings: May 2015
Important developments in the church and the world (as they appeared in our May issue).
Matthew 18, 25 Years Later
Chinese Christians wrestle with rape allegation.
Christians' Pro-Vaccines History
Meet the Puritan who helped to eradicate smallpox.
Baptist Pastors Won’t Hear Ben Carson after Young Pastors Object
(UPDATED) Adventists warn pastors to steer clear of endorsement in light of Carson's campaign.
Turkish and Armenian Christians Reconcile on Genocide Anniversary
Televised prayers at Yerevan memorial cap an unprecedented effort at forgiveness.
Evangelicals Unite as Mennonites Mull How to Keep Peace over Sexuality
Conservatives announce alternative to Mennonite Church USA: Evana.
The Civil War Is More Than a Historical Fascination
Why the clash between North and South remains relevant, 150 years later.

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The Miracle of the Ear
The Miracle of the Ear
Speech was not God’s only miracle at Pentecost. The Spirit also gave the gift of understanding, overcoming division and contempt.

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