Time Is Not a Political Promise
Candidates say they’ll revive a gloried past or birth a better future. But Christians especially should know that isn’t how time works.
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Devaluing Mothers and Children Devalues Us All
When a society expects economic “winning” from all its members, it loses sight of their inherent preciousness.
News
The Return of the Hymnal
Evangelicals seeking permanence and rootedness are reclaiming the practice of singing out of books.
Forgiveness Is an Art
The new movie “Exhibiting Forgiveness” depicts the dysfunction of generational Black trauma—and the freedom that’s on offer.
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After Making Baseball History, Branch Rickey Faced a Spiritual Crisis
How the famed executive who signed Jackie Robinson found renewed hope in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
News
How Mexican Christians Reacted to Indigenous Inauguration Blessing
“Not everything in our culture is bad or satanic,” explained a Zapotec evangelical leader.
Bring the Evangel, Leave the ‘Ism’
The harvest of spiritual seekers today is aplenty, but the mentality of the workers is outdated.
News
Lebanon Evangelicals Serve Shiites Displaced by Hezbollah-Israel War
Despite safety risks and strained resources, churches work hard to help Muslims unaccustomed to experiencing Christian love.
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How Can Evangelicals Navigate Political Tensions? Practice.
This campaign season, Christians have tried to proactively address political polarization—starting with tough conversations among themselves.
Lessons from Philippines’ Martial Law Still Hold for the Church Today
Filipina social anthropologist Melba Padilla Maggay, who fought for democracy 40 years ago, critiques today’s evangelical politics.
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SBC Pastor Admits Creating Fake Document to Deceive FBI
Former Southwestern Seminary professor Matt Queen faces possible five years in prison for his part in cover-up.
Public Theology Project
The ‘Least of These’ and the Quest for a Post-Christian Conscience
Human suffering should not cause us to categorize our neighbor but to be one.
Mind the Power Gap in Missions
Western missionaries can make good partners if they avoid trampling on their majority world friends.
Pastors and Public Servants: Lead Your Neighbor as Yourself
Lessons from the prophet Ezekiel during exile on guiding our people through times of crisis.
News
Died: Bill Pannell, Black Evangelical Who Raised the Issue of Racism
He wanted white believers to reckon with “cultural captivity,” but saw them become “more and more American and less and less Christian.”
News
How Messianic Jews Are Serving Israelis Displaced by Hamas and Hezbollah
In Israel’s only communal village of believers in Jesus, three women reflect on loving their neighbors—and their enemies—in the midst of war.
My Friend, Bill Pannell
A reflection on the trailblazing Black theologian and his influence on American evangelicalism.
What Are Parents For?
Scripture has a clear vision for parents as stewards of our children. It’s not an instruction manual for modern parenting spats.
News
When the Elder Calls—From Outer Space
Two sick church members in their 90s got a pastoral “visit” from a friend—an astronaut stuck on the International Space Station.
News
Died: Jack Iker, Anglican Who Drew the Line at Women’s Ordination
The Texas bishop fought a bitter legal battle with the Episcopal Church and won.
The Robot Will Lie Down With the Gosling
In “The Wild Robot,” hospitality reprograms relationships.
Why Can’t We Talk to Each Other Anymore?
Online interactions are draining us of energy to have hard conversations in person.
How Priscilla Shirer Surrenders All
The best-selling Bible teacher writes about putting God first in her life and how healthy Christian discipleship requires sacrifice
Church Disappointment Is Multilayered
Jude 3 Project founder Lisa Fields speaks about navigating frustrations with God and fellow believers.
You Don’t Need a Rule of Life
What you need is a church.
Which Church in Revelation Is Yours Like?
From the lukewarm Laodicea to the overachieving Ephesus, these seven ancient congregations struggled with relatable problems.
News
In Appalachia, Helene’s Water Crisis Taps a Global Christian Response
North Carolina churches are seeing people suffering dehydration. Disaster groups that work overseas are showing up to help.
Public Theology Project
The Bible Doesn’t Fit an Information Age
Algorithms strip us of mystery. The Gospels restore our ability to be astonished by the truth.
Wire Story
Evangelicals for Harris Asked to ‘Cease and Desist’ Billy Graham Ad
Franklin Graham says the campaign is “trying to mislead people” by positioning his father’s preaching in contrast to Donald Trump.
Facing My Limits in a Flood Zone
As a minister, I’m used to helping people during crisis. But trapped at home during Hurricane Helene, I could only care for who was in front of me.