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Matthew Loftus
Matthew Loftus grew up in a family of 15 children and completed his medical training in Baltimore, Maryland. Since 2015, he and his family have lived in East Africa, where he currently teaches and practices family medicine at a mission hospital. His work has appeared in outlets such as The New York Times, The Atlantic, The New Atlantis, and Mere Orthodoxy, and his first book is forthcoming from InterVarsity Press. You can learn more about his work and writing at www.matthewandmaggie.org.
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An Unpersuasive Plea for Christians to Swing Left
Phil Christman’s apology for progressive politics ignores points of natural affinity with conservatives.
Be Honest About Your Motives for Mission Trips
Short-term missions are complicated and often done poorly. But with wisdom and transparency, a medical missionary explains, they can be hugely helpful.
I’ve Seen Firsthand How PEPFAR Works
As a medical missionary, I use PEPFAR-funded meds to save unborn babies, new mothers, and fellow church members from needless, ugly deaths from AIDS.
The Work of Love Is Always Before Us
If Donald Trump’s victory has you worried about the vulnerable, you can do something more—and better—than posting about it.
Review
One Underrated Way to Enrich Your Christian Political Witness: Be a Better Christian
Personal discipleship and spiritual formation are hardly irrelevant to the rough-and-tumble of public debate.
Young Men Need a Model Not an ‘Übermensch’
The church can’t compete with “manosphere” influencers. But it doesn’t have to.
Why a Compassionate Baptist Pastor Led a Revolution
John Chilembwe’s revolt against colonial Britain failed, but he is still hailed as a hero in Malawi.
Review
The Beginning of Dementia Isn’t the End of Grace
How the church can come to the aid of sufferers and their loved ones.
In ‘Alien: Covenant,’ the March of Progress Ends in Death
Ridley Scott’s sci-fi franchise is as gruesome as ever—but this time, the horror feels disturbingly human.
Is Addiction a Disease? Yes, and Much More
Four core aspects of recovery that are essential for addressing addiction.