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.
Colorado evangelical Kaley Chiles calls the law a violation of her free speech.
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Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship announced that its pastor of 48 years won’t return to leadership. The church expects son Jonathan Evans to succeed him.
Most Christians aren’t monks, missionaries, or martyrs. We’re unimpressive and unsatisfactory—yet saved by God’s scandalous grace.
Stuartpuram in India’s Andhra Pradesh was once known for its armed robbers. Then the gospel changed them.
Over a hundred congregations have received up to a half-million dollars to repair deteriorating buildings and restore their place in their communities.
And for the grownups—that’s all of us—who never outgrow their need for his presence around the clock.
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Churches in Israel and Egypt provide food, aid, and a listening ear to those scarred by war.
