Advancing the stories and ideas of the kingdom of God.
July 3, 529: The Synod of Orange convenes in southern France. Led by a forceful Augustinian, Caesarius of Arles, the synod upheld Augustine's doctrines of grace and free will while condemning the views of Semi-Pelagians (including John Cassian and Faustus of Riez), who believed the human will and God's grace work together (see issue 67:Augustine).
Being Human
Alan Briggs discusses rest, recovery, and recognizing the good life.
My work in conflict management helped me develop an effective way to navigate sensitive topics. Here’s what I found.
News
With his Selamat series, the Indonesian pastor wrote more than 1,000 short stories illuminating Jesus’ life and teachings.
The Bulletin
Hosts and guests discuss Gen Z in the workplace, Israeli hostages, and astronauts stuck in space.
Wire Story
The decision shocked dozens of evangelical families in the US who had been in the process since before the pandemic.
What will our generation do with the increased life expectancy God has blessed us with?
Wire Story
As political changes loom and minority communities face violence, religious minorities urge the government to remove Islam as the state religion.
My daughter will wrestle with worldliness in her education, just as I did. That’s why I want to be around to help.