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February 23, 2026

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Today’s Briefing

On the fourth anniversary of the Russian invasion, a Ukrainian theologian grieving the death of his brother reflects on King Hezekiah’s—and our—desire for a comfortable peace.

As the war enters its fifth year, Ukrainians seek normalcy—getting manicures, attending Christian conferences, and celebrating birthdays—amid continued Russian attacks.

Adult children may stray from the faith. Cameron S. Shaffer’s new book encourages parents that no one is beyond God’s reach.

Churchgoers may not remember a sermon, but they will remember a pastor’s small acts of faithfulness.

Many factors add up to America’s problem teaching math.

Behind the Story

From international editor Angela Lu Fulton: Today marks a grim anniversary—four years since Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the largest conflict in Europe since World War II.

Since February 24, 2022, CT has published more than 100 articles on the war, ranging from on-the-ground reports from Kherson under Russian occupation to the Eastern European churches welcoming refugees to Russian pastors who oppose the war. One columnist asked whether Christians should pray for Putin’s demise, while a photojournalist documented a Baptist church in Lviv serving its community and an American missionary highlighted five Ukrainian worship songs. We’ve covered Moscow’s abduction of Ukrainian children, Ukrainians’ frustration over the peace deal, and the ways a pastor leads his youth group amid Russian missile strikes.

In June 2024, we published journal entries from Taras Dyatlik, an evangelical Ukrainian theologian, that provided an unfiltered look at life in wartime and his own wrestling with God: “God, where are you? Why are you silent? Do you really not care?” Today, we publish another reflection from Taras on his brother’s death and the world’s response to his country’s continued suffering.

As Taras ends all his emails and blog posts, “Peace be with you, and keep your kids away from war.”

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In Other News

The Supreme Court struck down the Trump administration’s wide-ranging tariffs Friday. CT covered the issue last year through a historical debate between Reformed theologians.
President Donald Trump gave rapper Nicki Minaj a signed copy of the God Bless the USA Bible. As CT covered after the 2024 campaign, Trump’s endorsement of the version netted him over $1 million.
Leandro de Souza, once known as the most-tattooed man in Brazil, converted to Christianity several years ago and is now in seminary. CT’s Colombia-based writer Hernán Restrepo recently spoke to LighthouseTV about the growth of evangelicalism in Latin America.

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Today in Christian History

February 24, 1582: Gregory XIII issues a bull requiring all Catholic countries to follow October 4 with October 15 and replace the Julian calendar with the Gregorian (which we still use today). By 1582, the Julian calendar had drifted from the equinoxes by a full ten days.

The Churches That Fought for Due Process

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in the magazine

Cover of the January / February 2026 of Christianity Today.

When Jesus taught, he used parables. The kingdom of God is like yeast, a net, a pearl. Then and today, to grasp wisdom and spiritual insight, we need the concrete. We need stories. In this issue of Christianity Today, we focus on testimony—the stories we tell, hear, and proclaim about God’s redemptive work in the world. Testimony is a personal application of the Good News. You’ll read Marvin Olasky’s testimony from Communism to Christ, Jen Wilkin’s call to biblical literacy, and a profile on the friendship between theologian Miroslav Volf and poet Christian Wiman. In an essay on pickleball, David Zahl reminds us that play is also a testament to God’s grace. As you read, we hope you’ll apply the truths of the gospel in your own life, church, and neighborhood. May your life be a testimony to the reality of God’s kingdom.

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