Advancing the stories and ideas of the kingdom of God.
August 9, 1788: American Baptist missionary Adoniram Judson, who during his missions work in Burma translated the Bible into Burmese and wrote the first Burmese-English dictionary, is born in Malden, Massachusetts (see issue 36: William Carey).
August 9, 1883: Robert Moffat, pioneer missionary to southern Africa and inspiration (and father-in-law) to David Livingstone, dies (see issue 56: David Livingstone).
The Bulletin
Trump insists on nuclear deal with Iran, Brand’s viral Bible faux pas, and Senator Sasse shares his dying and his faith.
“Algospeak” capitalizes on our desire for attention and status. We should turn to God for both.
The Trump administration’s critique of elite universities is worthwhile, but government control is problematic. Good news: Christian study centers are multiplying at major universities.
News
Denominational leaders say the latest weakening of protections for minority voters is discouraging but not cause for despair.
The harsh reality shows us our depths of depravity and the depth of Christ’s redemption.
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A Pakistani pastor who baptized several of the victims continues shepherding church members living under Taliban rule.
An influential academic theory says anti-Black racism won’t change. As it trickles into popular culture, the church should be ready to respond.