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December 27, 1784: Francis Asbury is ordained superintendent of the Methodist Church in America. He later took the title “bishop,” against the wishes of John Wesley (see issue 2: John Wesley and issue 45: Camp Meetings and Circuit Riders).
December 27, 1899: American temperance leader Carry Nation wrecks her first saloon in Medicine Lodge, Kansas.
The quest for a perfect fruitcake, a petty larcenist, and a sly Scottish dramedy should all grace your small screen this season.
News
Ukrainians are wary of any plan that gives Moscow its “Christmas wish list.”
Public Theology Project
CT’s editor at-large recommends a handful of biographies—from Augustine to Robert Frost—along with sci-fi, Stephen King, social media, and more.
One Catholic and one Muslim, they disagree on the role of religion in their work in Lebanon, but are united in their aim.
The Russell Moore Show
N.T. Wright takes a listener’s question about the parable of the talents told in Luke 19, and why it’s not all that it seems.
Amid rising persecution, Indian Christians share Jesus’ love with friends and neighbors through delectable dishes.
Explore how the faith has flourished in Singapore, the Philippines, Indonesia, and other countries in this religiously diverse region.