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The Suffering Servant Only Makes Sense in the Context of the Trinity
The historical Christian doctrine helps us to see the goodness of God in Good Friday.
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Important Developments in the Church and the World
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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. - 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.
Mastering the Fundamentals of MissionIf you can’t do the fundamentals with excellence, then you will never be successful—at least not for long.
O Death, Where Is Your Victory? Reflections of Death at EasterThe fact that Jesus climbed out of that tomb changes everything.
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.
Easter Joy Belongs to the MelancholyThe celebration of Christ’s resurrection stands in contrast to Christmas joy.
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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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. -
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.
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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. -
Between Doing And Delegating – The Essential Step To Overcome Pastoral BurnoutYou can’t do everything yourself. And you can’t delegate tasks to people who haven’t been discipled. They have to be equipped first.(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. -
Repenting of Identity Politics
New Zealand revealed the tragic logical end of evils like Christian Nationalism. -
Can God Really Speak Through Committees?These meetings are dry, contentious, and sometimes crucial for discerning God’s will. -
Of Truth-Telling and Bridge-BuildingHow Jesus modeled relationships of surprising frankness and trust. -
Fitness Trackers, Dating Apps, and Other Ladders to NowhereWhy secular substitutes for religion will always leave us exhausted and unhappy.
