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How Palestine Divides Messianic Jews
The complexity of the situation even presents a challenge to Jewish Christian unity.
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Important Developments in the Church and the World
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Another Sunday Church Attack in Burkina Faso Kills Six
(UPDATED) This time, terrorists interrupted a Catholic Mass in Dablo and executed the priest and five worshipers. - May 10,
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Asia Bibi’s Cell Now Holds Another Christian Woman on Death Row for Blasphemy
Victorious lawyer’s next case, the plight of Shagufta Mausar, shows how Bibi’s long-delayed reunion with family in Canada doesn’t end the widespread problem facing Pakistan’s Christians. - May 10,
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Harvest Halts James MacDonald’s Walk in the Word
Megachurch takes down sermons broadcast as part of former pastor’s 21-year teaching ministry. - May 9,
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South Pacific Churches Targeted in Billion-Dollar Cryptocurrency Scam
High-tech con used trusted pastors in Samoa and New Zealand to trick hundreds of congregants into investments that have gone nowhere.
The Dirt in My Blood and My Blood in the DirtIt took me 20 years to discover the value of place in my ministry.
Small Groups AnonymousWhy the best church small groups might take their cues from the Twelve Steps.
A Pastor’s Restoration Process: Journey to Healing Through the Eyes of Those Closest, Part 1: Darrin“I had slowly stopped prioritizing my relationship with Jesus and made ministry my primary focus.”
The Most Effective Response to Poverty? Worshipping the True GodEven more than better systems and better policies, we need better theology.
Jean Vanier’s Faith Convicts All of UsWe have much to learn from the Catholic activist and writer.
The Heart of the Evangelical CrisisIt’s more fundamental than we’ve been led to believe.
The Church Today in Cultural CaptivityWhy the Lordship of Christ is the Great Commission.
Of Truth-Telling and Bridge-Building
How Jesus modeled relationships of surprising frankness and trust.
Olaudah Equiano’s Argument Against Slavery Was His Life ExperienceThe Igbo writer wrote honestly about the brutality of his experience—and of the Christian faith that sustained him.
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The Heart of the Evangelical CrisisIt’s more fundamental than we’ve been led to believe.
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Harvest Halts James MacDonald’s Walk in the WordMegachurch takes down sermons broadcast as part of former pastor’s 21-year teaching ministry. -
Small Groups AnonymousWhy the best church small groups might take their cues from the Twelve Steps.
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Reflecting on Rachel: Why She MatteredWatching the reaction to RHE's death has reminded me that we need to be a safe place for people who wander, and for people who wonder.
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Parents Need Villages, Not Just Public PoliciesAmerican families are floundering for support. The church is a great place to start. -
A Pastor’s Restoration Process: Journey to Healing Through the Eyes of Those Closest, Part 3 - Greg“True restoration focuses on destroying the sin, not destroying the person.”(The Exchange) -
God Loves Protected Species. And the Poachers Who Kill Them.A theocentric conservation effort looks out for both man and nature. -
Philipp Jakob SpenerProtestant pastor who founded pietism. -
The Risk of Inviting Jesus into Your SummerCan this season be one where I grow with God and with my neighbor? -
The Dirt in My Blood and My Blood in the DirtIt took me 20 years to discover the value of place in my ministry.
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Jesus Gave Me What Boozing and Brawling Couldn’tMy journey from the criminal underworld to the foot of the cross. -
We Want Straightforward Answers. God Gives Us Mysteries.Jen Pollock Michel traces the paradoxical shape of Christian truth.
