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It’s not necessary to condone her exhortations to curse God. But we should seek to understand them.Français
Will we be remembered for our political aspirations or for feeding the famished?Português
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We Shudder at Abraham Sacrificing Isaac. But We Have Our Own Altars.We may flinch at seeing the revered patriarch nearly end his own son’s life. But what do we miss when viewing this story through contemporary eyes?español
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Joseph Forgave His Estranged Brothers. So Can You?His response to his treacherous siblings invites us to reevaluate similar relationships in our lives.简体中文繁體中文
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Hagar’s Unhappiness Helps Me Parent Fragile KidsHow an enslaved Old Testament woman's trials gave me insight into raising the “strawberry generation.”Indonesian
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Read the Winners of Christianity Today’s Second International Essay ContestWisdom, perspective, and theological understanding from Spanish, Portuguese, French, Chinese, and Indonesian writers.
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Born Again and Again: Cambodian Evangelicals Celebrate 100 YearsIn the century since the arrival of Protestant missionaries, the church has been wiped out by genocide and forced to rebuild. Now “it’s time for the gospel to shine.”
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After Shooting, California Churches’ Lunar New Year Celebrations Turned SolemnBlocks away from the Monterey Park and Alhambra crime scenes, some Asian American pastors adjusted services and offered prayers to address the tragedy.简体中文繁體中文
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United Methodists Lose 1,800 Churches in Split Over LGBT StanceThe initial departures, mostly concentrated in the South, represent around 6 percent of the denomination—not as dramatic as the “schism” some feared.
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Baptisms Turn Deadly with South African FloodsChristians must find ways to adapt to impacts of climate change, experts say.
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Rinse, Repeat: Should Believers Be Dunked Again?Just like being “born again,” the symbol of baptism is a way of life, not a repetitive ritual.
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Roe Is Over. But Its Libertarian Spirit Lives On.Misguided views of freedom plague America’s pro-abortion culture and the pro-life church.
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Seek Prosperity Properly During Lunar New YearIt’s not wrong to celebrate our blessings. But Asian theologians and pastors advise how to do so in biblical, godly ways amid the festival’s red envelopes and best wishes.简体中文繁體中文
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Terrorist Attack on Congolese Church Prompts Plea for Christian AdvocacyISIS affiliate strikes Pentecostal baptismal service amid longstanding conflict in Central African region rich in natural resources.Français
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This Ancient Land Is Not Your LandWhy did Abraham’s family move so often?español
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The 50 Countries Where It’s Hardest to Follow Jesus in 2023Latest report on Christian persecution finds Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa the epicenter of jihadist violence, while China leads effort to redefine religious rights.españolPortuguêsالعربيةFrançais简体中文한국어ItalianoIndonesian繁體中文русский
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Southern Baptist Church Planter Killed in Plane CrashClint Clifton coached Christians to multiply and fulfill the Great Commission.
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Orthodox Debate Ethnocentric Churches Amid Russia-Ukraine War“Nicaea-sized” questions discussed at conference of 400 theologians from 44 countries include the “heresy” of ethno-phyletism.
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Diane Langberg: The Church ‘Utterly Failed’ God in Its Abuse ResponseThe psychologist at the forefront of trauma-informed care calls out leaders for protecting institutions over people.
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More Evangelical Women Are Leading Conversations on SexNew voices, resources, and studies focus on wives’ experiences in the bedroom.
News & Reporting
- Nondenominational Churches Are Adding Millions of Members. Where Are They Coming From?It’s not mainline traditions anymore.
- With Gen Z, Women Are No Longer More Religious than MenYounger generations see female nones on the rise.
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