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.
The Just Life with Benjamin Watson
The harrowing story of whistleblowing from the inside.
Public Theology Project
Ask not what will happen to your country—although that’s of grave importance. Ask what will happen to you.
We must engage the truth of the gospel with relationship and respect.
Here in Minneapolis, our immigrant neighbors are scared. Local churches like mine are working to meet their needs.
News
Russia has taken tens of thousands of children, who end up in reeducation facilities, military schools, or illegal adoptions.
A legalistic congregation and my own spiritual immaturity made me sour on church. But God and another congregation drew me back.
The Russell Moore Show
Why walk with God when answers don’t come quickly—and sometimes don’t come at all?
Review
God and Country argues Christians studying the past must be charitable to its flawed inhabitants.