Advancing the stories and ideas of the kingdom of God.
December 9, 1608: English poet John Milton is born in London. Though most famous for his epic Paradise Lost, he also penned an exposition of Christian doctrine, a plan for Christian education, and various political writings.
December 9, 1840: Unable to go to China, David Livingstone sets sail from London as a missionary to southern Africa (see issue 56: David Livingstone).
December 9, 1843: The first Christmas cards—actually more like postcards—are created and sold for a shilling.
As a volunteer at a polling station, I saw what we lose when we choose convenience over communal participation.
The Syllabus
Baylor University students tell us what they think about Zohran Mamdani, Ezra Klein’s Abundance, and the rising cost of housing.
Excerpt
An excerpt from Protestants and Patriots: Presbyterians in the Age of Revolution.
Review
Makoto and Haejin Fujimura’s new book aims to help Christians think deeply about how we live but falls short on details.
The Bulletin
Schools question tech for students, No Kings protests continue, US sends troops to Iran, and a repressive situation in Cuba.
Being Human
Unpacking family legacy for a healthier you
News
False advertising lured Africans to Eastern Europe for jobs, then recruiters pressured them into the army.
Review
Arthur Brooks’s new book is enjoyable, smart, and often wise, but a search for true meaning must bring us to Christ.