This piece was adapted from CT’s books newsletter. Subscribe here. Michael Niebauer, From Word to Worship: How the Lectionary Welcomes You into Sacred Time Through Story, Symbol, and Sacrament (Baker Books, 2026) Lectionaries are underrated. Used well, they can be an excellent way of ensuring that t
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Whitney Moss’s 1 million Instagram followers tune in for her comedy sketches about Christian dating. Marcus D. Wiley jokes about discovering how much groceries cost and taking food from his parent’s pantry. Mike Goodwin amuses crowds with Southern hospitality gimmicks and tales o...
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Even when Americans disagree vehemently on just about everything else, most agree on this: American politics is broken. In one study, nearly 6 out of 10 respondents refused to name a single strength in America’s political system, and only 4 percent of respondents said that system...
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Does suffering kill the sin within us? Pastor John argues from 1 Peter 4:1 that believers die to sin with Christ so we can live to his righteousness.Listen Now...
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Does the accuser have the last word when you fall? John Piper opens Micah 7:8–9 to show how God disciplines his people while pleading their cause.Watch Now...
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When I first heard that Matthew Kaemingk and Shadi Hamid, cohosts of the ever-fascinating podcast Zealots at the Gate, were writing a book on religion and democracy, I couldn’t have been more thrilled. Kaemingk is a Christian theologian and Hamid is a Muslim political theorist; t...
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Lebanon (MNN) — Military talks between Israel and Lebanon are expected to take place tomorrow at the United States Central Command headquarters in Tampa, Florida. Pilot zones, Lebanese army deployment, and Israeli troop withdrawal are on the agenda. One critical question is which...
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Egypt (MNN) – The recent arrest and interrogation of a Christian university student in Egypt underscores concerns over continued persecution of religious minorities in that country. The US State Department and prominent NGOs have called for government action to address the issue....
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Hong Kong – As China continues to exert its influence on its neighbors, Mission Cry and its partners feel the importance of distributing Scripture now. Seizing Opportunities to Share the Word of God Hong Kong’s long history with China has been back in focus as China has tightened...
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If gossip didn’t taste good, we wouldn’t gossip. The other day, I nearly forwarded (what I saw as) a silly message from a friend. How ridiculous of her! I thought as I selected my husband’s name as the recipient. But before I could press “send,” my thumbs froze. God’s grace had n...
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My world often shrinks to the size of my children’s problems. A simple request to get ready for school can dissolve into disorganized chaos as socks are flung around just as quickly as insults about them not being washed. I try to plan so my children will be OK, but things inevit...
