Politics+Current Affairs

Is Buying Your Way Onto the Bestseller List Wrong?
A year after Mark Driscoll's church got caught manipulating the New York Times list, authors and publishers question a practice that extends far beyond Mars Hill.
Why Faithful Foodies Might Consider Less Meat
Reducetarianism holds a familiar lesson: Everything in moderation.
Rebuilding Ferguson, Residents Seek Local Leadership
Pastors, ministry leaders, and others emphasize community-led efforts.
This MLK Day Feels Different
A reflection on recent tensions and a renewed sense of hope.
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On MLK Day, Rethinking Racial Integration
Duke vs. Franklin Graham: Which Christian Spaces Are Off-Limits to Muslim Worship?
Call-to-prayer controversy at university chapel prompts debate over sharing sacred space.
Why We Need Rich Christians
Excessive wealth isn’t good for anybody, unless it’s used for good for everybody.
The Instant Gratification of #JeSuisCharlie
Waiting for deeper engagement amid our hashtag activism.
The Good News Hiding Beneath the Headlines
As we begin another year, Philip Yancey reminds us: Grace hasn’t vanished.
Relief in Wartime Chaos
Fleeing violence, nearly 1.3 million Syrians and Iraqis are now living in Jordan. How local and global leaders are meeting their needs.
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On Our Daughter’s Ninth Birthday, No Thoughts of Who She ‘Might Have Been’
The biggest problem with prenatal testing for Down syndrome.
Signs of Belief: How a Small Dispute over Church Marketing Became Supremely Important
The curious Supreme Court case of a 30-person church in Gilbert, Arizona.
Dressed for Death: The History of Funeral Fashion
Looking back to when mourning attire was as heavy and dark as grief itself.
Remembering Andraé Crouch, Dead at 72
The gospel music legend combined Saturday night with Sunday morning.
Microfinance Is a Women’s Issue
How our philanthropy can empower our sisters across the globe.
Border Crisis = Church Opportunity
The international difference a local congregation can make.
Why Russia’s Evangelicals Thank God for Putin
Despite the Crimea takeover and Ukraine conflict, many church leaders are grateful for Putin's leadership.
‘Not Forgotten’: The Top 50 Countries Where It’s Most Difficult to Be a Christian
Open Doors says 2014 saw the worst persecution of Christians in the 'modern era'—but not because of violence.
Gleanings: January/February 2015
Important developments in the church and the world (as they appeared in our January/February issue).
350 YWAM Missionaries Fear Forced Exit from United Kingdom after License Suspended
(UPDATED) Urgent request on visa problem notes: 'YWAM has never been the type of organization which fits neatly into boxes.'

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Bringing the City of God to the Cities of Earth
Bringing the City of God to the Cities of Earth
Christian urban designers and developers explain how their faith affects their work—and how their work affects your faith.

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