Why Are We So Cynical About Peace on Earth?
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Why Are We So Cynical About Peace on Earth?

Many evangelicals believe war is inevitable. But that shouldn’t stop us from praying for peace.

Bonnie Kristian

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He trusted in God's strength because “Jesus didn’t tap.”
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Indonesian Churches Organize to Aid Earthquake Survivors

After a powerful quake hit the island of Java this week, a network of local Christians raced to help.
Nov 23, 1:20 pm

Christian Schools Building ‘Consortium’ for Hispanic Theology Education

With $5 million from Lilly Endowment, three Los Angeles institutions “got ambitious.”
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