Congregationalism & Churches
The Catholic convert brings a fighter persona and outsider’s view to politics. Donald Trump’s first running mate, Mike Pence, appealed to conservative evangelical voters by offering what Trump lacked: political experience, a pro-life record, a steady demeanor, and outspoken Christian faith. Two presidential elections later, Trump’s 2024 pick for vice president, J. D. Vance, appeals… Read More
Even by the standards of other missionaries, the Irish woman’s ministry to sexually exploited children was intrepid. Kneeling bedside, three-year-old Amy Carmichael begged God to make her eyes blue. Sadly, for the toddler, the prayer didn’t spark a miracle. But decades later as a grown woman, after she had left Ireland to make her home… Read More
Recovery ministries try to help as people give up and give in. For 50 years, Toby Nigh had what he describes as the perfect life. He had a good job, a happy family, and if you had asked him, he would have told you that he was really lucky. “Everything always seemed to work out… Read More