Advancing the stories and ideas of the kingdom of God.
August 17, 1635: Richard Mather arrives in Boston. He began the "Mather Dynasty" in New England Puritanism that also included his son, Cotton, and grandson, Increase (see issue 41: American Puritans).
August 17, 1761: William Carey, who would become a tremendously influential and effective Baptist missionary to India, is born in Northamptonshire, England (see issue 36: William Carey).
News
When paychecks and SNAP distributions stop, the food pantry line grows.
The prophet’s lesson is also ours: We must recover compassion for neighbor and enemy alike, or our words will be hollow.
Interfaith group uses projects and dialogues to push for greater religious freedom.
Weekly participation in ordinary church life isn’t flashy, but it is radical.
The Russell Moore Show
David French checks in on a potpourri of important subjects.
Analysis
Churches have a role in protecting vulnerable young men.
News
The horrifying history of adoption fraud in South Korea has spurred Christians to finally care for orphans in their own country.
The Bulletin
Mamdani leads NYC mayoral race, Trump-Putin relationship cools, and why horror movies might help you cope in a horrible world.