Advancing the stories and ideas of the kingdom of God.
June 7, 1099: The First Crusade reaches Jerusalem (see Issue 40: The Crusades).
June 7, 1502: Ugo Buoncompagni is born in Bologna. As Pope Gregory XIII (1572-1585), he issued the Gregorian calendar, supported the Inquisition, promoted the Counter-Reformation, and encouraged missions.
June 7, 1891: English Baptist Charles H. Spurgeon, who preached to (on average) 6,000 people at each of his services, delivers his last sermon at London's Metropolitan Tabernacle (see issue 29: C.H. Spurgeon).
Public Theology Project
You can do little about what artificial intelligence is doing around you, but you can do something about you.
My nondenominational church is having its first Ash Wednesday service today. But why start now?
Martin Luther called Psalm 110 the core of Scripture for its 7 short verses of foundational doctrine.
The Russell Moore Show
What if the church’s biggest discipleship problem isn’t disbelief—but disinterest in learning?
News
Christians who fled violence in Myanmar were largely Trump supporters. Then ICE started arresting their congregants.
Review
N.T. Wright’s Homecoming hits familiar notes, but they’re still needed.
Review
Our society tends to treat feelings as inevitable and authentic. A new book explores an older understanding in the Bible and the church.