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Died: ‘Late Great Planet Earth’ Author Hal Lindsey
He brought apocalyptic theology to the masses, arguing the Bible has the answer to the question “What happens next?”
From Village Girl to Evangelical Leader
How Martha Das grew into a powerful voice for Bangladesh’s Christian minority.
New Christmas Music with Just the Right Holiday Vibes
From Matt Redman’s rich sing-alongs to CeCe Winans’s surprising crossovers, these 2024 releases are getting us in the spirit.
Ding-Dong! The Witch Is Misunderstood.
“Wicked” calls our judgments into question.
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Mozambique Drops Terrorist Case Against Missionary Pilot Helping Orphans
MAF’s Ryan Koher plans to return to the country where he was imprisoned now that investigators have cleared charges related to “suspicious” cargo.
I Give Thanks in the Bright Darkness
These brilliant, painful days are all before God.
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Food Banks Thank God for Bacon, Buying in Bulk, and Local Support
With grocery prices up, ministries across the country stretch to feed millions of hungry families during the holidays.
Happy Thankless Thanksgiving
Paul hardly ever thanked anyone directly. What can his refrain “I thank God for you” teach us about gratitude?
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Evangelicals Divided as Sharia Courts Expand in the Philippines
Some view the expansion as an increase in Islamic influence while others see it as part of living in a pluralistic society.
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.
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Becoming Athletes of Attention in an Age of Distraction
Even without retreating to the desert, we can train our wandering minds with ancient monastic wisdom.
Christ Our King, Come What May
This Sunday is a yearly reminder that Christ is our only Lord—and that while governments rise and fall, he is Lord eternal.
Flame Raps the Sacraments
Now that he’s Lutheran, the rapper’s music has changed along with his theology.
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A Mother Tortured at Her Keyboard. A Donor Swindled. An Ambassador on Her Knees.
Meet the Christians ensnared by cyberscamming and the ministries trying to stop it.
The Black Women Missing from Our Pews
America’s most churched demographic is slipping from religious life. We must go after them.
The Still Small Voice in the Deer Stand
Since childhood, each hunting season out in God’s creation has healed wounds and deepened my faith.
Play Those Chocolate Sprinkles, Rend Collective!
The Irish band’s new album “FOLK!” proclaims joy after suffering.
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Wall Street’s Most Famous Evangelical Sentenced in Unprecedented Fraud Case
Judge gives former billionaire Bill Hwang 18 years in prison for crimes that outweigh his “lifetime” of “charitable works.”
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How a Dark Sense of Humor Can Save You from Cynicism
A bit of gallows humor can remind us that death does not have the final word.
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Died: Rina Seixas, Iconic Surfer Pastor Who Faced Domestic Violence Charges
The Brazilian founder of Bola de Neve Church, which attracted celebrities and catalyzed 500 congregations on six continents, faced accusations from family members and a former colleague.
Post-Election Gloating and Meltdowns Reveal Our Hopes and Fears
Dealing with emotions across political differences is the next opportunity for the church to work through division.
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The Quiet Faith Behind Little House on the Prairie
How a sincere but reserved Christianity influenced the life and literature of Laura Ingalls Wilder.
‘Bonhoeffer’ Bears Little Resemblance to Reality
The new biopic from Angel Studios twists the theologian’s life and thought to make a political point.
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Died: Tony Campolo, Champion of ‘Red Letter’ Christianity
The Baptist pastor and sociologist argued caring for the poor was an integral part of proclaiming the gospel.
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With Giving Down Again, Churches Wait on the Lord—and the Economy
ECFA reports that 70 percent of its member churches struggle to keep up with inflation.
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Jordan Peterson Loves God’s Word. But What About God?
The popular influencer’s latest book, “We Who Wrestle with God,” is ambitious, insightful, and slippery on theological truth.
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Anti-Trafficking Ministries Oppose Trump’s Pick for Attorney General
A number of groups want a full investigation of the allegations that former Rep. Matt Gaetz had sex with a minor.
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Enough With Cutesy Kids Choirs. Let the Little Ones Lead Worship.
New children’s music resources go beyond holiday performances to cultivate a deeper theology and love of singing.
Mere Misattribution? Why We Misquote C.S. Lewis
As the famous British author once said, crediting people with things they never said says something about us.
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Mike Huckabee Tapped to Be US Ambassador to Israel
The former Arkansas governor and pastor-turned-Fox News host has long embraced the “spiritual reality of understanding this is the land that God has given to the Jews.”