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Jerusalem cancels annual Palm Sunday processional, citing Iran War
Pentagon closes press workspace after losing NYT lawsuit
Afghan Taliban releases American held over a year
We Aren’t Just Disenchanted. We Are Desecrated.
It was late 2020 when, suddenly, the confused world I found myself living in began to make a little more sense to me. The reason it all fell into plac...
'No Guardrails' for Some Christian Wellness Influencers
“Fuel the grind and honor the soul” is one of the slogans on the website of the yet-to-be-released energy drink Praise Energy. Bryce Crawford, a Chris...
When Jesus Looks You in the Eye
I turned to see the voice that was speaking to me. . . . His eyes were like a flame of fire. (Revelation 1:12–14) What will it be like to look Jesus i...
Why Can’t Our Good Works Save Us? Titus 3:4–7, Part 4
Why do our good works in Christ please God when even our best works outside Christ added to our guilt? John Piper explores the insufficiency of works ...
Top 10 Theology Stories Since 2000: Part 2
Join Collin Hansen, Michael Graham, and Sarah Zylstra as they count down the #5 to #1 top theological stories since 2000.
North Korea: As Kim Jong Un secures new term, believers see little change
North Korea (MNN) — "You have to really toe the party line, or you can get in so much trouble," says Neal.
When persecution is documented but not addressed, what comes next?
United States (MNN) — An important US report has been missing for two years.
4 Ways to Combat Fear of Man
Our ultimate security must come from what our Father says about us, not from what others say.
Died: Chuck Norris, Icon of American Machismo Who Returned to Faith
Even Chuck Norris’s granddaughter bought into the memes that described her Papa as indestructible. He was, as she wrote recently, the man who “counted...
The New Party Politics of Abortion
This month, Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) introduced a bill to ban the abortion drug mifepristone and revoke the FDA’s approval of it. In the recent past, ...
Elevation Church’s New College Reflects a Shift in Christian Higher Ed
Elevation Church—a multisite megachurch founded by Steven Furtick and based in Matthews, North Carolina—announced the launch of Elevation College in N...
The Gospel That Carries You to the End
What kind of gospel actually carries believers to the end? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 1:1 to show why only a heralded g...
Dying to Live
How do we present ourselves to God “as a living sacrifice”? Pastor John applies Romans 12:1–2 to believers’ daily lives.Listen Now
Who stole my sheep? The church’s hidden barrier to growth
International (MNN) — The world is changing, and the way the church is operating is changing.
Hope remains as Gospel spreads amid war in Sudan
Sudan (MNN) -- As Sudan’s war worsens, Bible translation work continues.
Prison ministry makes seminary possible for "the inside church"
United States (MNN) — Three words: Seminary made possible!
Christian Sexual Ethics Between the Ages
God’s designs for sex are good for us, not arbitrary constraints keeping us from having fun. We do well to communicate this truth.
He Meets Our Mistreatment with Reward
Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when others revile you and persecut...
Help! I Don’t Like My Church’s Music
We can make up our minds to support our church’s worship—not with the goal of changing the music but of being changed through selfless singing.
Preach Like a Poet
Poets and SpaceX engineers have more in common than you might think. Poets express powerful emotion within the constraints imposed by meter and rhyme....
Six Paths to Self-Forgetfulness
Self-awareness can be good, but it can also go too far. Our thoughts of self often grow quieter when we look to God and follow where he leads.Listen N...
Don’t Miss the Diamonds in the Chest of Salvation: Titus 3:4–7, Part 3
Mercy, regeneration, justification, grace, inheritance, hope, eternal life — salvation is full of wonders for us to study and enjoy.Watch Now
False Gospels Aren’t Just Online
Our task extends beyond calling out false gospels—we’re also called to embody the biblical truth we defend.
What Kids Think About God Matters
This piece was adapted from CT’s books newsletter. Subscribe here. Sam Luce and Hunter Williams, How to Teach Kids Theology: Deep Truths for Growing F...
Urgency Is Not Faithfulness
A statement dropped on a Tuesday. I do not remember which Tuesday. There have been many Tuesdays like it. Something breaks into the news: A shooting. ...
What to Expect at This Year's Church Conventions
Summer is the time for ecclesial gatherings. Between June and September, dozens of denominations representing millions of churchgoers will gather for ...
Q&A: Why Pakistan and Afghanistan Are Fighting and How Christians There Survive
On February 27, the Pakistani government declared open war on Afghanistan’s Taliban government. Massive air strikes have killed hundreds in the days s...
Turning ‘a Miracle’ into Long-Haul Help for the Homeless
Cassandra Burnette never expected to find herself homeless. A petite, 57-year-old African American woman who chatters to strangers like they’re old fr...
How to Shepherd an Anxious Soul
At this point, the prevalence and causes of anxiety in the current generation are common knowledge. The books have been written, and the podcasts have...
The One We Dare Not Take for Granted
Do we honor God by assuming him? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Isaiah 48:9–11 to show why God’s greatness demands our attention a...
Wisdom for Families Affected by Divorce
Divorce feels final and defeating. But our stories aren’t over yet, and divorce doesn’t have the final say. In Christ, there’s hope for the days ahead...
Your Church Makes Christianity Credible
God’s people are newly restored creatures, empowered to do the good God intended for all human beings when he created them.
Daily conversations and prayers for Libya
Libya (MNN) — In Libya, 97% of the population is Sunni Muslim, and religion is ingrained in the culture.
Same mission, separate paths: Why ministries don’t always work together
Lesotho (MNN) – Ministry collaboration is part of Mission Aviation Fellowship's DNA.
Energy strikes increase the toll on global economy and people's lives in Iran war
Middle East (MNN) — Midweek strikes from Israel and Iran have damaged critical energy fields across the Gulf, including two in Qatar and Iran.
Moral Failure, Godly Character, and the Challenges of Pastoral Leadership
Explore four possible explanations for pastoral moral failing and learn the true causes.
Why We Can Trust the Resurrection
Courtney and Melissa talk with New Testament scholar Michael Kruger about the evidence that Jesus physically rose from the dead—and the difference tha...
The Sexual Revolution Can’t Keep Its Promises
‘The End of the Gay Rights Revolution’ is a heartfelt attempt by an insider to honestly assess the LGBTQ+ movement.
Emotional Validation Isn’t Always Loving
Contemporary culture says we should always validate feelings. But biblical wisdom requires a more nuanced approach.
On My Shelf: Life and Books with Kelly M. Kapic
Kelly M. Kapic talks about what’s on his bedside table, favorite fiction, favorite rereads, and more.
The Danger of AI Isn’t Misinformation. It’s Mis-Formation.
AI’s danger isn’t only a matter of misinformation; it’s a matter of formation. The issue is what habitual AI use does to us.