And other brief news stories from Christians around the world.

From a dump in Egypt to a criminal case in Oxford to a seminary in Texas, this fragmentary record of faith traveled a strange path.

Deep darkness only magnifies what it is to gaze upon the Light of the World.

How to out-parent the prevailing cultural mantra of “me, right now.”

I don’t need a biological bond to be the father of the embryos my wife and I adopted.

And other replies to our October issue.

البيان الصادر عن الاتحادات الإقليمية والوطنية الداعية إلى ”السلام العادل” يتعمق بشكل كتابي اكثر من نداءات إنسانية مماثلة اخرى.

What happens to our worship when we start with gratitude?

Many biblical characters, including Jesus himself, worked with their hands. Why shouldn’t we?

Кандидати від Республіканської партії пропонують потенційним виборцям взаємовиключні аргументи.

Кандидаты от Республиканской партии предлагают потенциальным избирателям взаимоисключающие доводы.

En medio del centenario de la república secular, Erdoğan inaugura una nueva e importante iglesia. Los cristianos locales analizan la postura de esta sociedad musulmana sobre Palestina.

Christians can love America—with all of its flaws and failures—precisely because we don’t expect it to be the kingdom of God.

Duterte tried a hardline policy. Marcos is prioritizing rehab. Christians point to Jesus.

Laws restrict pornography access, the Supreme Court codifies its ethics, and pro-life advocates look for what’s next.

Possessed dolls and found footage.

As limited clashes with Hezbollah threaten to expand Israel’s war against Hamas, local Presbyterians and Baptists suffer a battle not of their making.

Todas as leituras devocionais do Advento em um só lugar.

Dos editores e colaboradores da Christianity Today, A Chegada do Rei Eterno é um devocional de 4 semanas para ajudar pessoas, pequenos grupos e famílias durante a estação do Advento.