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I Had a Horrific Childhood. I’m Glad I Exist.

The prospect of a rough upbringing, even one as traumatic as mine, should never be “remedied” by abortion.

Kristyn Getty: Joni Eareckson Tada Got Me Singing

As the famed disability advocate nears 50 years of ministry, a friend reflects on her legacy.

‘Nightmares and Daydreams’ Fuses Jakarta’s Social Ills With the Supernatural

The Indonesian series by Joko Anwar reveals the horror of a spirit-filled world without a savior.

Died: Timothy Dudley-Smith, Who Turned Metrical Poetry into Hundreds of Hymns

The Church of England minister wrote “Tell Out, My Soul,” “Lord, for the Years,” “Sing a New Song,” and “Faithful Vigil Ended.”

Died: Doris Brougham, Missionary Who Taught English to Taiwan

For more than 70 years, Brougham used Studio Classroom and her trumpet to introduce Taiwan to Jesus.

How to Read the Bible in Color

Why a group of multi-ethnic editors began working on a new commentary of the New Testament.

Yes, Fiji Olympians Are Singing Hymns

Viral videos show athletes singing in four-part harmony, a practice with deep Christian and indigenous roots in the Pacific island nation.

Why Worship Leaders Need Theologians

Matt Redman’s call to worship God for all he is.

Choctaw Bibles Connect Christians with Native American Heritage

Translation and digitization projects are seeking to revitalize the Indigenous language.

O Say Can You See God in These 5 National Anthems?

At the Paris Olympics, songs from South Africa to Peru will call for divine protection and blessing.

Penalty or No, Athletes Talk Faith

The public square is increasingly hostile to religion. But don’t be surprised when Olympic athletes overflow with thanks to God.

‘This Is the Day’ for Filipinos to Develop Their Own Worship Music

In a country known for loving Western praise music—Hillsong’s second-biggest market—a grassroots movement is singing new tunes.

Jesus Will Speak in 100 Tongues, Thanks to Man Who Helped Disney’s Elsa Sing in 41 Languages

Rick Dempsey explains how his decades of localization expertise is being applied to The Chosen.

Missionaries Have Gone to Thailand for 200 Years. Why Aren’t There More Christians?

The Buddhist nation hosts many Christian conferences, but the faith hasn’t taken root. Five local church leaders discuss why.

Eric Liddell’s Legacy Still Tracks, 100 Years Later

With his refusal to race on Sunday, the Scottish sprinter showcased a bigger story about Christians in sports.

Are Brazil’s Catholic Street Festivals Idolatry or Harmless Fun? Evangelicals Weigh In

Second only to Carnival, festivals for St. Anthony, St. John, and St. Peter pack the June calendar. Pastors debate if the Festas Juninas are folk celebrations or idol worship.

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