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).
Pray that the Iranian people will have real hope of a peaceful future without systemic repression and fear.
News
Christians call for peace and prayer after the killing of drug kingpin El Mencho led to violence across the country.
In 1974, CT saw trouble in the White House, Chile, and Cyprus, and in the American fascination with exorcists.
The Bulletin
Supreme Court says Trump’s tariffs are unconstitutional, US considers war with Iran, and a very long State of the Union address.
One of America’s leading Hispanic Christians witnesses the devastating effect of immigration politics on church life.
Commonly referred to as the Black national anthem, the Christian hymn is part of our shared inheritance.
Review
Three books on parenting and family to read this month.
The Just Life with Benjamin Watson
How the Gospel provides the framework for both righteousness and justice.