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God’s Mercy is More Robust Than We Think
Grace does not sabotage the pursuit of righteousness but empowers it.
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Important Developments in the Church and the World
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Egypt’s Christian Women Treated Like Muslims in Inheritance. Until Now?
Meanwhile, Coptic activist who insists true religious equality does not yet exist goes to prison on terrorism charges. - Dec 4,
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629 Pakistani Girls Trafficked to China as Brides
Poor Christians were a new target of brokers in 2019, AP investigation finds. - Dec 4,
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‘Divine Collision’ in Uganda Changed New Pepperdine President’s Life
Before he was named to the university’s top post, law professor Jim Gash helped free a falsely convicted teen in East Africa and became an advocate for justice reform. - Dec 4,
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Ethiopia Grants Autonomy to Evangelical Heartland
After historic and nearly unanimous referendum, Sidama declared 10th regional state.
What Does the Bible Have to Say about Leadership?We must allow Scripture to guide us as leaders without losing sight of all the other wisdom the Bible provides to us.
What It Means that Jesus Was ‘Without Sin’It is central to our faith that Jesus shared our nature. Does that include its fallenness?
Alister McGrath: Both Science and Stories Declare God’s GloryThe Oxford scholar reflects on the interface between faith and science and how narratives draw us toward belief.
‘The Two Popes’ Pits Tradition Against ProgressWhat the new Netflix drama can teach us about the interdependency of orthodoxy and reform.
Wayne Grudem Tells Us Why He Changed His Divorce PositionWhat the complementarian theologian learned after an in-depth study of this New Testament verse.
Remember the FutureAdvent reminds us we've already seen it.
The New Math of Church MergersAn option once seen as a failed strategy is now giving many congregations a new lease on life.
The First Christian
Mary’s preeminent example as a Christ follower neither began or ended at Christmas.
Two Sides of ThanksgivingThanksgiving, giving thanks, and/or being thankful is both expressive and confessional.
The Christian Roots of the Fair Trade MovementBeneath the buzzwords around sustainability, transparency, and ethical sourcing we find something far more important than consumerism: Christ-centered love for our neighbors.
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Wayne Grudem Changes Mind About Divorce in Cases of AbuseLeading complementarian theologian says he no longer believes the Bible offers only two justifiable reasons for ending a marriage. -
Jesus Came to Proclaim Good News to the Poor. But Now They’re Leaving Church.The income gap in the US corresponds with a church attendance gap. -
Sunday Church Attack Kills 14 in Burkina Faso(UPDATED) President of West African nation condemns “barbaric attack” at beginning of Advent. -
Kay Warren: Four Things My Son’s Suicide Taught Me About Mental Health & The ChurchIn recognizing the crucial role that church leaders play in eradicating the stigma around mental illness, Rick and Kay Warren have set out on a mission to educate others about mental illness.
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Judea, Suburbia, to the Ends of the EarthSuburban America is a strategic mission field. -
Biblical Literalism among American ProtestantsPastors, denominational leaders, and curious Christians need to be reassured—American Christianity is not becoming more liberal.(The Exchange) -
Give Us This Day Our Daily CatchWith the oceans no longer teeming with life, scientists and missionaries alike challenge Christians to faithfulness in the face of daunting odds. -
Five Ways We Misunderstand American Religious HistoryFrom religious liberty to religious violence, it helps to get our facts straight. -
All God’s Laws Are Equal. Are Some More Equal Than Others?Why Jesus doesn’t give a straightforward answer to questions about the greatest commandment. -
The New Math of Church MergersAn option once seen as a failed strategy is now giving many congregations a new lease on life.
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Old Testament Law Is a Gracious Invitation to Intimacy with GodWhy believers shouldn’t throw it away out of embarrassment. -
When the Shepherds Spy on the SheepIn communist East Germany, the church was supposed to be a refuge from the government’s godlike gaze. But the secret police managed to bribe and flatter their way in.
