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Six Biblical Responses to Sri Lanka’s Easter Bombings
Colombo theologian: God gives Christians the freedom to leave the revenge cycle and instead love and bless Muslims.
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Important Developments in the Church and the World
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Pew: US Christians Like the Israeli and Palestinian People More Than Their Governments
Survey finds 1 in 3 American evangelicals favorable toward both peoples, neither government. - Apr 23,
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Evangelism Is More Prayer Than Action for Protestant Churchgoers
Survey finds more than half of monthly worshipers haven’t shared Jesus in the past six months. - Apr 22,
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Across 27 Countries, Most Don’t Mind More Religion in Society
Pew survey of 30,000 people finds a median of 39% favor, 13% oppose a “more important role for religion.” - Apr 21,
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Easter Suicide Bombings Kill 290 at Sri Lankan Churches and Hotels
(UPDATED) Christians end Holy Week shaken by coordinated attacks at Sunday morning services and brunches on opposite coasts of the island nation.
The Easter Attacks Are a Turning Point for Sri Lanka’s ChristiansChristianity was once viewed as an expression of colonial power. More recently, it's become countercultural.
The Good Gift of a Downcast SoulHow our emotions—even the unpleasant ones—point us back to a loving God.
Staying on Mission in the Age of OutrageHow do Christians respond in a Christ-honoring way to a world awash in division and hostility?
Pastoring the One When You’d Rather Pastor the Ninety-NinePersonal attention is a minister’s inefficient imperative.
When Our Ultrasound Revealed a Birth Defect, My Doctor Offered an AbortionWe've never regretted saying no, but his words still haunt me.
Lost in Translation: Lessons from Language Can Help Us Share the GospelTranslation and immersion are key for every generation as they engage people in culture.
Theology of the Future
Bible scholars, theologians, and philosophers used to work together. N.T. Wright believes they need to do so again.
The Suffering Servant Only Makes Sense in the Context of the TrinityThe historical Christian doctrine helps us to see the goodness of God in Good Friday.
Love That Will Not Let GoMary Magdalene both clung to the risen Christ and went out to bear witness.
Why ‘Being Christian Without the Church’ Fails the Good Friday TestAccording to the gospel of John, the cross casts us into community.
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Why ‘Being Christian Without the Church’ Fails the Good Friday TestAccording to the gospel of John, the cross casts us into community.
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Easter Suicide Bombings Kill 290 at Sri Lankan Churches and Hotels(UPDATED) Christians end Holy Week shaken by coordinated attacks at Sunday morning services and brunches on opposite coasts of the island nation. -
Was Easter Borrowed from a Pagan Holiday?The historical evidence contradicts this popular notion. -
Six Biblical Responses to Sri Lanka’s Easter BombingsColombo theologian: God gives Christians the freedom to leave the revenge cycle and instead love and bless Muslims.
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