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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.
Excerpt
An excerpt from Forgiveness: Reclaiming its Power in a Culture of Fear.
The Bulletin
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Being Human
When boundaries meet grace: balancing self-care and Jesus’ call to forgive
The Russell Moore Show
Trust me, I’m a doctor.
After an ICE arrest in Minnesota, churchgoers scoured a city for their friend’s abandoned car and mobilized a mission to bring him home.
News
Publicly identifying their faith can lead to consequences for lower-caste Christians and those in religiously hostile states.