On Earth as It Is in Flight
There’s a call button above every seat on commercial airplanes. In all my travels, I don’t think I’ve ever used it. I’m not sure if that is due to shyness or to pride, as there have certainly been times when
Well-known political chief is promoted for destroying Christian churches in Hong Kong
News of a new director of Hong Kong Affairs endangers the safety of Christians, as he is known for his hatred of the Christian community in China.Xia Baolong, director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs OfficeXia Baolong is the
God Will Not Speak to You Through Skywriting
We’ve all said it, either out loud or in our heads: “If God would just tell me what to do, I would do it!” We want to follow God’s will, and when we’re facing a big decision, it does seem that
Church Revitalization, Part One | The Exchange
One doesn’t have to be a missiologist to recognize the need for many churches to experience revitalization. One of the more powerful ways to experience church revitalization is through a renewal movement. Study the great awakenings and you will see
Christian College Grads Care More About Helping, Less Abou…… | News & Reporting
Christian college graduates are different from their peers at non-religious schools. When they think about work and finding a job, they value making a difference more and making money less. According to a new study from the Christian think tank Cardus,
Why the “Nothing in Particulars” May Be the Most Gospel-Ready Audience | The Exchange
The “Rise of the Nones” captured widespread attention by Christian leaders in recent years. While it was once difficult to quantify the “nominal” Christian dynamic of religious preference in North America, the radical proportion increase of those claiming no religion
‘Parasite’ Is a Dark Comedy. But Is the Joke on Us?
My husband and I moved to our current city almost five years ago, and I remember experiencing sticker shock. Everything cost more than we imagined. And unfortunately, we moved as a single-income couple and then became a family of three.
‘My Fear Is that We’re Too Quiet,’ Say Iranian Christian Survivors of Persecution
(Article18) — Three Christian women survivors of persecution in Iran have called upon the international community to make more noise on behalf of persecuted Christians in Iran. “My fear is that we’re too quiet,” said Dabrina Bet-Tamraz, whose brother, Ramiel, is
Best of CT: Jesus’ Parables
Jesus often used stories to teach. In fact, he used them so much so that the disciples directly asked him, “Why do you speak to the people in parables?” (Matt. 13:10). CT has featured a wide variety of articles that
Your Church Might Be A Country Club If… (Part 2) | The Exchange
In my previous post, I began outlining four identifiers that your church might be more like a country club than a church. Once again, I’m not knocking country club memberships. If you are a member of one, I give you