Advancing the stories and ideas of the kingdom of God.
Gerald E. Groff is taking the postal service to the US Supreme Court. Behind him is a long line of sabbatarians.
The United States Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on April 18 over whether a Christian postal worker has a religious right not to deliver mail on Sundays. Though most evangelicals did not object when the US Postal Service started delivering Amazon packages on the first day of the week, there is a long history of Christian opposition to Sunday mail.
This month’s cover story delves into a specific facet of theodicy: animal suffering. Also in this issue: the history of missions in Haiti and how evangelicals can respond to today’s crisis, how the ‘daily quiet time’ may be hindering Bible fluency, and the story of God’s powerful work among Bhutanese Nepali refugees who are impacting American churches and communities.
Analysis
Even in San Francisco, some change is possible: The Tenderloin neighborhood is improving.
News
Iranians hope for US action after the regime in Tehran killed thousands–perhaps tens of thousands–last month.
Excerpt
An excerpt from Discipling the Diseased Imagination: Spiritual Formation and the Healing of Our Hearts.
At the Korean Lunar New Year, everyone turns a year older. Psalm 103 frames aging as a sign of God’s sustenance.
Parenting books—even Christian ones—capitalize on fear and longing, sometimes making promises that don’t hold true.
Being Human
How can we make the Bible more accessible and less intimidating?
The Russell Moore Show
Russell answers a listener question about how a Martina McBride song helps us better love our neighbors.
Analysis
Pro-life political wins correlate with church attendance rates. So what do you do if most of your neighbors stay home on Sunday morning?
