Advancing the stories and ideas of the kingdom of God.
March 26, 655: Deusdedit becomes the first English-born Archbishop of Canterbury. He served until 664.
March 26, 752: Stephen III assumes the papacy after Stephen II dies. But Stephen III is sometimes called Stephen II, since the real Stephen II hardly counts: he died a mere four days after his election!
March 26, 1831: Richard Allen, founder of the African Methodist Episcopal Church and the first black bishop in America, dies at age 71 (see issue 62: Bound for Canaan).
The Just Life with Benjamin Watson
Unpacking the crisis facing Nigeria’s persecuted Church
Scripture speaks of death as an enemy Christ conquers—and the door through which we see God face to face.
Review
A new book acknowledges both categories as biblically valid—but insists on ordering them properly.
Antisemitic, racist texts show the need for spiritual and character renewal.
News
When paychecks and SNAP distributions stop, the food pantry line grows.
The prophet’s lesson is also ours: We must recover compassion for neighbor and enemy alike, or our words will be hollow.
Interfaith group uses projects and dialogues to push for greater religious freedom.
Weekly participation in ordinary church life isn’t flashy, but it is radical.