September 18, 1884: People pack out the Brooklyn Tabernacle for the funeral of Jerry McAuley, founder of New York’s Water Street Mission and a pioneer among American rescue missions.
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David Platt on All You Want for Christmas
What if the most radical thing about Christmas isn’t that God came near—but that he came to serve?
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The Story Behind Handel’s ‘Messiah’
Meet the unlikely characters who defined this musical classic.
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The Christians Helping People Enslaved by Cybercrime Scam Centers
After Myanmar’s military raided a compound, a network of ministries helps trafficking victims return home.
Dreaming Against the Machine
Technologies like AI privilege “growth” and “effectiveness” over imagination and inefficiency. God operates differently.
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Church Provides Shelter, Aid During Bondi Beach Attack
Australian Christians are finding ways to support the Jewish community after an ISIS-motivated shooting killed 15.
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How Rhode Island Churches Responded to the Brown Shooting
God “draws near to us in our suffering,” local pastor Scott Axtmann preached after Saturday’s deadly attack. Area ministries were active too.
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Hanukkah Attack in Australia and Christmas Hospitality
Shootings prompt a conversation about antisemitism and violence, and Being Human’s Steve Cuss discusses God’s hospitality.
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Religion on Egyptian Citizens’ ID Cards Enables Christian Persecution
The requirement makes it difficult for religious minorities to get jobs, justice, and opportunities. Advocates are pushing for change.