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Mary Magdalene both clung to the risen Christ and went out to bear witness.
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Important Developments in the Church and the World
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Easter Bombings Kill 200 in Sri Lanka
Christians end Holy Week shaken after coordinated attacks at three churches and three hotels across the island nation. - Apr 18,
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Arab Spring Again? Christians in Sudan and Algeria Cheer Regime Changes
Historic confessions escape an Islamist, while Muslim converts pray for reform. - Apr 18,
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Bolivia Finally Gives Evangelicals the Same Rights as Catholics
With new law, president Evo Morales comes through on his promise of greater religious freedom. - Apr 18,
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Sovereign Grace Calls Outside Investigation ‘Impossible’
The church network pushed back against renewed scrutiny around SGC and former president C. J. Mahaney’s response to abuse claims.
O Death, Where Is Your Victory? Reflections of Death at EasterThe fact that Jesus climbed out of that tomb changes everything.
Venezuela TodayThe Evangelical Council of Venezuela is seeking a new way of societal accord, peace, and reconciliation.
Why ‘Being Christian Without the Church’ Fails the Good Friday TestAccording to the gospel of John, the cross casts us into community.
Easter Joy Belongs to the MelancholyThe celebration of Christ’s resurrection stands in contrast to Christmas joy.
True Tolerance Opens the Door for All to Share Their Beliefs, Including ChristiansSometimes culture makes it difficult, but there are aspects of culture that are quite conducive to evangelism.
Christ's Confident ResolveWhat Jesus' arrest and trial can teach us about facing opposition.
Suffering and Submission in GethsemaneEven as Jesus struggled, he was resolute about what he wanted most of all.
The Rise of Conversational ChurchesWhy a growing number of congregations are taking deliberate steps to relearn the habit of talking together.
Valuing Women of Color at Christian ConferencesHow evangelical institutions can concretely support their time, intellect, and labor.
Joy, the Overlooked Aspect of the CrossEven in the midst of the sorrow, pain, and shame of the cross, Good Friday is still very good.
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Palm Sunday and the Gift of DisillusionmentHow the story of Jesus’ triumphal entry—and my chronic pain diagnosis—helped me trade in false hopes for a truer picture of God. -
Mike Pence Is Coming to Taylor’s Graduation. The Class of 2019 Is Ready.Four years of political spats on campus have prepared us for partisan divides and controversy. -
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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At Notre Dame, Good Friday Came EarlyThe cathedral’s famous Gothic form, which proclaimed Christ in shape and structure, will never die.
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Scripture Says, ‘Sisters, I’m Talking to All Y’all’After three decades of Bible reading, I discovered something unexpected about the New Testament’s intended audience. -
Why Good Friday Is So Good – And How It Makes Easter Such Great NewsJesus took on death willingly, to defeat it permanently.(Pivot) -
Palm Sunday and the Gift of DisillusionmentHow the story of Jesus’ triumphal entry—and my chronic pain diagnosis—helped me trade in false hopes for a truer picture of God.
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Timothy Richard Knew That God Loved Chinese People As Chinese PeopleThe 19th century Welsh missionary’s cross-cultural approach enabled him to spread the gospel as a scholar, humanitarian, and educator. -
Religious Freedom Isn’t Just for Christians
A Supreme Court cruelty reveals how we can love our neighbors. -
Can God Really Speak Through Committees?These meetings are dry, contentious, and sometimes crucial for discerning God’s will. -
Love That Will Not Let GoMary Magdalene both clung to the risen Christ and went out to bear witness. -
Is Islam Receptive to Religious Freedom?The short-term outlook appears grim, says scholar Daniel Philpott, but there are grounds for hope.
