Editor’s Note from November 19, 1976

I have been musing over an indisputable fact: some Christians were praying for the election of Jimmy Carter and others were praying for the election of Gerald Ford. All had their prayers answered—God said no to some and yes to others. I discussed questions like this in a book I wrote some years ago, When You Pray.

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Nigerian Christian Schools Fill Gaps for Students with Disabilities

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Many public schools can’t offer special education, so churches offer needed resources and community.

The Russell Moore Show

Moore to the Point: Why Christians Ignore What the Bible Says About Immigrants

Believers can disagree on migration policies—but the Word of God should shape how we minister to vulnerable people.

Being Human

Adam Young on Trauma and Theology: Why Your Certainty Might Be Just a Fancy Disguise

Can exploring the impact of trauma on our lives lead wounds to wisdom?

 

Studying Pain ‘Causes Me to Pine for Eternity’

Interview by Yi Ning Chiu

A clinical psychologist explains her research on the brain, suffering, and culture—and what she’s learned about God’s beautiful design.

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Venezuelan Oil, LA Fires Aftermath, and Revival In America

Mike Cosper, Clarissa Moll, Russell Moore

The global aftershock of military action in Venezuela, California churches rebuild one year after LA fires, and the possibility of revival in America.

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