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Luke Timothy Johnson and The Spirit of Imagination

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Luke Timothy Johnson and The Spirit of Imagination

Religious experience serves and shapes theological discernment, but Scripture determines.

Elizabeth Shively

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Preaching an Unpainted Gospel
The gospel is not mere words we confess, but a life to be emulated.

Jason Perry
Race Set Before Us
The Long Obedience of Racial Justice
To bear the image of God is a declaration of dignity that challenges power.

Walter Kim
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The Sweet Surrender of Salvation
By rising above self-interest we can taste the true honey of new creation.

Daniel Harrell
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The Trinity Is Missing from Christian Worship Music
While churches praise God from whom all blessings flow, they don't praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

Daniel Silliman

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Brethren Against Brethren: LGBT Fight Divides Peace Church

Brethren Against Brethren: LGBT Fight Divides Peace Church

Departing congregations want stricter enforcement of official positions.

Daniel Silliman

How Two California Megachurches Kept Worshiping

How Two California Megachurches Kept Worshiping

John MacArthur takes a stand against regulations, while Greg Laurie finds creative ways to comply.

Kate Shellnutt and Nicole Shanks

Baltimore Pastor Sees Long-Term Solution to Food Insecurity: Black Church Farms

Baltimore Pastor Sees Long-Term Solution to Food Insecurity: Black Church Farms

Christian food ministries are stretched to the limit by 2020 needs as crises reveal deeper problems.

Adam MacInnis

Texas Man Dreams of Tallest Cross

Texas Man Dreams of Tallest Cross

Six have claimed US title in last 30 years.

Daniel Silliman

Scripture Calls Churches to Build a Just Society. Here’s How.

Race Set Before Us

Scripture Calls Churches to Build a Just Society. Here’s How.

Systemic justice is unabashed obedience to what the Bible has always taught.

Michelle Reyes

Local Churches Seize the Initiative of Bible Translation

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Local Churches Seize the Initiative of Bible Translation

Advances in technology mean Christians without Scripture don't have to wait.

Morgan Lee

John Ortberg Resigns from Menlo Church

John Ortberg Resigns from Menlo Church

Elders cite "pain and broken trust" as the church launches a new investigation of son's volunteer work with children.

Bob Smietana - Religion News Service

‘The Blessing’ Sung Around the World: 100 Virtual Choirs Spread Worship Anthem

‘The Blessing’ Sung Around the World: 100 Virtual Choirs Spread Worship Anthem

How a familiar Old Testament benediction became a viral hit during the pandemic.

Megan Fowler

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Black Books Matter

Race Set Before Us

Black Books Matter

There’s much more to read than racism woes of suffering and struggle.

Rachel Kang

#BetterTogether Concert Almost Canceled by COVID

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#BetterTogether Concert Almost Canceled by COVID

The worldwide, one-night event will be livestreamed for free.

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