A Pew Research poll in 2017 showed 54% of Americans celebrate Christmas as a cultural holiday rather than a religious holiday. That number was up from 49% in 2013.
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Ukrainian Pastor Starts Church at Bus Stop
What’s the unlikeliest place for a church? A Ukrainian pastor started one at a lonely, open-air bus stop.
Carol Round on Living an Imperfect, Unfinished Life
“You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand”— Psalms 16:11 (NIV).
Recent Persecution in China Follows Broader Trend
Persecution in China filled the headlines in recent weeks. Authorities raided several house churches and arrested leaders within China and harassed Chinese believers seeking shelter in Thailand.
In Northeast Thailand, Funerals Have Begun for Children Killed in a Daycare Center Massacre
In Northeast Thailand, funerals have begun for children killed in a daycare center massacre. The attack killed 37, including several preschoolers.
Carol Round on Living an Imperfect, Unfinished Life
“You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand”— Psalms 16:11 (NIV).
Black Church Leaders Say National and Local Parks Should Better Reflect African American History
Growing up in Charleston, South Carolina, the Rev. Carey A. Grady heard about the history of Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church and its connection to a slave revolt planned by Denmark Vesey — long before it was the site of a 2015 massacre.
Why Collaboration is a Critical Part of Bible Translation
Last month, we heard about a new collective movement underway among Bible translators in Southeast Asia. Today, we’ll look closely at how collaboration works in the mission field.
AMG International Celebrates 26 Years of Ministry in Uganda
AMG International is celebrating 26 years of ministry in Uganda. The COVID-19 pandemic prevented a large celebration last year for the 25th anniversary. But the ministry celebrated this year with about 1,000 guests.
Believers in Laos Lose Homes Due to their Faith in Jesus Christ
In the landlocked, Southeast Asian country of Laos, Christians risk much to follow Jesus.
Dark Academia and Dead Monks
Growing up in a Goth culture in the 1980’s, the recent interest in Dark Academia aesthetics (think schoolish-goths: old books, philosophy, tea, and fountain pens) is of some interest to me. I was one of those schoolish kids interested in theology, philosophy, art, writing (specifically poetry), music, and […]
Nicaraguan Police Detain Catholic Bishop and Several Other Priests Critical of President Daniel Ortega’s Administration in Raid on Diocese
Nicaraguan police on Friday raided the residence of a Roman Catholic bishop critical of President Daniel Ortega’s administration, detaining him and several other priests in a dramatic escalation of tensions between the church and a government increasingly intolerant of dissent.
