Congregationalism & Churches
Evangelical advocates abroad hold out hope that America’s shift on abortion sets a new standard. Some pro-life Christians hope the reversal of Roe v. Wade will help more countries outside the US resist legalizing abortion. Under the landmark ruling for nearly 50 years, the United States modeled abortion rights as a standard, an inevitable sign… Read More
Vol. 14 No. 24 Dear Friend, Consider these words from the famous one hundred and third Psalm: Bless the Lord O my soul, and all that is within me, Bless His holy name. Bless the Lord O my soul and forget not all of his benefits (Psalm 103:1-2).… Read More
Though two-thirds are OK with flying the flag year-round, pastors have become more divided over Independence Day celebrations since 2016. Protestant pastors say they will worship God and honor America at church services this weekend, and they’re not too worried churchgoers will confuse the two. Most pastors (56%) say it’s important to incorporate patriotic elements… Read More
Vol. 14 No. 25 December 1, 2015 Dear Friend, Consider these remarkable words of the Lord: I revealed myself to those who did not ask for me; I was found by those who did not seek me. To a nation that did not call on my name, I said, “Here am I, here am I”… Read More
Conservative majority says Washington school was wrong to worry about “excessive entanglement” between church and state. Update (June 27): The US Supreme Court ruled 6 to 3 on Monday that a high school coach’s post-game prayers on a football field were in-bounds. Joseph Kennedy’s prayers are protected by the First Amendment’s right to free speech… Read More
Vol. 15 No. 1 Dear Friend, Consider these wonderful words of God, “You will seek me, and you will find me, when you seek me with all your heart andI will be found by you” (Jeremiah 29:13-14). The God we follow is a findable God — not unapproachable, not impersonal. Remember the wizard of The Wizard… Read More
Escaping Russian missiles, some exiled believers found a new sense of purpose helping refugees. It was 2:30 in the morning on February 24 when Maksym Maliuta finally fell asleep. That night, he had been arguing with his college classmates, who dismissed warnings of a Russian invasion of Ukraine as “Western media panic.” No, Maksym insisted,… Read More
Vol. 15 No. 2 Dear Friend, On hot summer days, it is easy to find ourselves growing thirsty. The psalmist wrote, “As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you O’ God” (Psalm 42:1 NIV). A growing thirstiness for God, an increasing longing to know God, to enjoy His presence and… Read More