Theology+Spirituality

Cultural Diversity Isn’t a Problem to Be Solved
Different languages and ethnicities aren’t a consequence of sin, but a part of God’s plan.
The Christian Case for Reading Black Classics
Why James Baldwin, Toni Morrison, and other African American masters deserve an audience among all believers.
5 Books for Getting to Know the Desert Fathers and Mothers
Chosen by Andrew Arndt, author of “Streams in the Wasteland: Finding Spiritual Renewal with the Desert Fathers and Mothers.”
What Should We Do If Our Compassion Runs Out?
1 in 7 of my medical patients dies. But I don’t want to stop grieving or hoping.
The Unexpected Parenting Comfort of Ecclesiastes
When the world calls everything unprecedented, God’s provision remains unchanging.
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The Foreigner’s Blessing That Broke Me
Among Ukrainian exiles, I found miraculous perseverance in the absence of deliverance.
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Summer Solstice Reminds Us of God’s Grace to All
Why it matters that the Lord lets the sun rise on both the evil and on the good.
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The Last Gift My Father Gave Me
A surprising encounter with my dad, Jesus, and Jerry Seinfeld opened a door to long-awaited healing.
For Christians, Juneteenth Is a Time of Jubilee
Observing Juneteenth as a national holiday affirms what we believe about our faith and our freedoms.
Churches Hear Call of Creation
How a congregation in Baltimore started caring for an urban forest while another in Grand Rapids started counting dragonflies, damselflies, and white heelsplitter mussels.
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White Churches, It’s Time to Go Pro-Life on Guns
The Christian majority in America needs to shake off its malaise and work with Black pastors to end shooting violence.
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Why We Shouldn’t ‘Move On’ From Horror
Growing numb to tragedy is a natural instinct—and one we should resist as Christians.
‘Thou Shalt Not Kill’: Ukrainian Orthodox Church Ruptures Relations with Russia
Possible manufacture of holy oil a signal of declaration of independence from Moscow patriarchate, while still opposing rival breakaway church.
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15 Prayers for a Violent World
In an age weary with suffering, how can we pray?
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Ecclesiastes Is the Story of Abel Writ Large
Biblical Hebrew uses similar names for “vanity” and the slain brother. That’s no accident.
Why Christ’s Ascension is Essential
Jesus’ return to heaven was not an awkward stage exit but the climax of our redemption story.
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Theologians Craft Wesleyan Agreement for a Divided Methodist Era
64 scholars sign document they hope will ground more Christians in holiness doctrines.
Pastors in the Valley of Death Row
While a win for religious liberty, the Ramirez ruling will take a traumatic toll on an already burdened profession.
Switzerland’s Original Reformer Was Creative, Combative, and Frequently Controversial
A new biography captures the misunderstood faith of Huldrych Zwingli.
The Gospel Doesn’t Always Have to Come with a House Key
The power of introverted hospitality in an extroverted world of church ministry.
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Top Story July 30, 2024

In Asian American Churches, Generational Differences Deter Young Leaders
In Asian American Churches, Generational Differences Deter Young Leaders
Survey: Majority Asian churches are half as likely to have leaders under 30.

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