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).
News
As Donald Trump’s unfounded claims circulate, local pastors and immigrant leaders deal with the real-world consequences.
Review
In the aftermath of a senseless killing, Davey Blackburn encountered “signs and wonders” hinting at its place in a divine plan.
Christians fought for laws to protect children during the Industrial Revolution. We can do it again in the smartphone age.
Christians like to talk up pop culture’s resonance with our faith. But what matters more is our own conformity to Christ.
The Bulletin
The Bulletin considers the end of Chinese international adoptions, recaps the week’s presidential debate, and talks about friendship across political divides with Taylor Swift as a case study.
Public Theology Project
Instead of worldly control of society, Christ calls for renewed hearts.
News
Where some see ambition as key to evangelism, others experiment with subtler ways of connecting to people who don’t think they need God.
News
In the wake of unprecedented public distrust and safety threats, officials and volunteers are committed to protecting the vote.