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This edition is sponsored by Aspen Group |
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The United Methodist Church removed Asbury Theological Seminary from its list of approved training institutions because of the school’s traditional stance on sexuality. |
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Christians lamented the Supreme Court’s decision clearing the way for many Haitian and Syrian migrants who legally resided in the country to be deported. |
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In a country where many practically worship soccer, Mexico’s pastors are using World Cup themes to preach "a victory that lasts forever." |
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A former stripper and heroin addict found the love of God when a group of Christian women ministered in her dressing room. |
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Hate running? We should still honor our Creator by exercising our bodies, writes Matthew Loftus. |
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From senior news writer Jack Panyard: Matthew Loftus’s column today on "The Running Haters Running Club" hit home for me. His advice for building a solid running routine is sound, and his idea of being a steward of your body and honoring God through exercise is part of my life’s story. |
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I was an asthmatic kid. I have vivid memories of sidelining myself during sports or group games, wheezing as I reached for an inhaler in my backpack. I made stewardship decisions in my adulthood, and as I got my asthma under control, seeing how resilient God had made my body, I ran harder and farther. In 2023, through tears and wobbly legs, I called my mother telling her I had run a marathon. |
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I questioned God many times about my physical limitations, but it is in my weakness that I can boast about his goodness, design, and purpose for my body. Running is so hard at times but so rewarding. I became a father in the fall, and finding 30 minutes to get in a quick run can seem impossible. But when I do, and feel the sun on my face and see the road in front of me, each gasp for air is a garbled praise of "Thank you, God. Thank you, God." |
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What if you could discover simple ways to reach and make space for those who have lost—or never had—a connection to the Church? |
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Aspen Group, in partnership with Barna research, created this free guide—5 Ways to Make Space for Those Outside the Church. Inside you’ll discover what people outside the church are looking for in church spaces, relevant data and insights, and practical ideas to make your own space more accessible and inviting. |
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Today in Christian History |
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June 29, 1810: After resolute petitioning of college students from Williams College and Andover Seminary, the Congregationalists of Massachusetts organize the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions, America’s first foreign missions society. |
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Much of the world knows Peter Stafford as the missionary doctor who contracted Ebola during the most recent outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. But in his home…
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The great playwrights and poets often used drama to express aspects of the human experience not easily articulated. We see this in Shakespeare’s tales of unrequited love, Maya Angelou’s caged bird metaphor, and…
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This piece was adapted from CT’s books newsletter. Subscribe here. Michael J. Rhodes, Reimagining Biblical Politics: What Scripture Says About Public Life and Why It Matters (Baker Academic, 2026) Reimagining Biblical…
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Athletes from the tiniest country to ever qualify for the World Cup are using their newfound visibility to pray. In a World Cup that has seen quite a few displays…
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Throughout Scripture, God calls his people to be faithful and steadfast as we abide in him. Isaiah reminds us our faithfulness is fleeting "like the flowers of the field," yet our hope is secure when we place it in God, so our strength is renewed (Isa. 40:6, 31). In this issue, we consider stories of resilience. Historian Thomas S. Kidd shares missionary Adoniram Judson’s hardship and fortitude in Burma (now Myanmar). Emily Belz reports on Minnesota churches today that are supporting persecuted Karen Christians, also from Myanmar. Haleluya Hadero reports on groups who are determined to help Gary, Indiana, achieve a more resilient future. We also consider Tish Harrison Warren’s new book and feature an interview with her. Rooted in the person of Jesus Christ, Christian resilience is about more than having grit or bouncing back. |
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