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December 28, 1714: George Whitefield, called “the marvel of his age” for the way his preaching could move an audience, is born in Gloucester, England. His message kicked off America’s first “Great Awakening” (see issue 38: George Whitefield).
December 28, 1797: American theologian Charles Hodge, whose three-volume Systematic Theology has influenced seminarians for over 100 years, is born.
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Southern Baptist chaplain says God prompted him to write song for the newest branch of the US military.
China should honor its promises to the last 300 children matched with families through international adoption.
Evangelicals helped elect Trump. Can evangelicals also hold him accountable?
Christian leaders from Nepal to Turkey greet the US election results with joy, grief, and indifference.
The Lausanne Movement’s State of the Great Commission report details where and how Christianity is growing.
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Some of the president-elect’s proposals seem unlikely, but he has threatened to remove millions of both undocumented and legal immigrants.
I voted for Kamala Harris and mourn her loss. But I want to keep politics in its proper place, subordinate to Jesus.