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When Churches Put Love at the Center
How "beloved community" helps us envision tangible ways to embody kingdom values.
Kimberly Deckel
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Pastors, I Think You Should Use ‘I Think’ Less Often
Preaching God’s truth from the pulpit doesn’t require equivocation.
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Kelli B. Trujillo
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There are plenty of challenges for small congregations, but they also bring unique strengths.
Megan Fowler
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Ecclesiastes and the Search for Meaning in an Upside-Down World
Russell L. Meek
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What Are Christians For?: Life Together at the End of the World
Jake Meador
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The Least of Us: True Tales of America and Hope in the Time of Fentanyl and Meth
Sam Quinones
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The Sexual Reformation: Restoring the Dignity and Personhood of Man and Woman
Aimee Byrd
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The Resurrection of Jesus Christ: Exploring Its Theological Significance and Ongoing Relevance
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Report Backs Abuse Allegations Against Chris Rice
The singer allegedly groomed students at a Kentucky church through back rubs and unaccompanied sleepovers, according to an investigation by GRACE.
Kate Shellnutt and Megan Fowler
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The greatest gift my parents passed on was a lived-out faith. I want to do the same for my daughter.
Rachel Joy Welcher
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God’s Word Never Changes, but the Way We Read It Does.
In a crumbling economy, with rising inflation and interest rates, countless industries are flailing–but not Bible publishers.
Abby Perry
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Can the Church Still Enact Justice When a Pastor Sues His Accusers?
The PCA takes up the case of a church leader who responded to sexual harassment claims with a defamation lawsuit against his accusers.
Emily Belz
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‘Canceled’ John Crist Has a New Book, Tour, and Comedy Special
The Christian comic brings his downfall into his new releases, while victims say they’re still waiting for repentance.
Kate Shellnutt
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Synod Votes to Simplify, Clarify Cross-Borders Relationship of the Christian Reformed Church
Task force proposal promises to help US and Canadian congregations work together more easily.
Adam MacInnis
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After Annual Meeting, Southern Baptists Begin the Hard Work of Abuse Reform
Survivors sensed a godly shift as messengers approved plans and their new president put sexual predators “on notice.”
Kate Shellnutt in Anaheim, California
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For Christians, Juneteenth Is a Time of Jubilee
Observing Juneteenth as a national holiday affirms what we believe about our faith and our freedoms.
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What Antisemitism Looks Like When It Is Carved into Church
Q&A with World Evangelical Alliance head Thomas Schirrmacher on the problem of offensive public sculptures and how Christians came to embrace evil conspiracy theories about the Jews.
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