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.
RFK Jr. and surgeon general nominee Casey Means identify real problems in American health and medicine. But their solutions are lacking.
The Russell Moore Show
Former Harper’s Magazine editor Christopher Beha on his journey from skeptical Atheism to skeptical Christianity.
Trump rightly campaigned against “endless wars” and nation building in the Middle East. His war on Iran is likely to repeat those very errors.
Two theologians and a psychologist on offering comfort for those in pain.
Review
Ryan Gosling’s new science fiction movie shows an astronaut who saves the world and dies to self.
The Bulletin
Secretary of DHS fired, former Ayatollah’s son declared new supreme leader, and Pakistan’s war with Taliban.
Scripture’s description of the church is more than a comparison to human anatomy.
Excerpt
An excerpt from Letters on Living the Faith.