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America’s ongoing scourge of school shootings not only takes lives but also leaves a pool of surviving children who carry the horror with them.

Emily Belz reports on the families searching for healing after the Annunciation Catholic School shooting:
After Their Kids Survived the Annunciation Shooting, Parents Search for Healing - Christianity Today
Families in the same Anglican church watched their young children deal with trauma, anxiety, and grief. They found one solution: each other.
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January 30, 2026 at 4:17 PM
A federal judge ruled that ICE can no longer arrest legally admitted refugees in the state, many of whom are persecuted Christians. But damage has been done.

Emily Belz reports from Minneapolis:
Refugee Arrests Shatter Sense of Safety in Minnesota - Christianity Today
A federal judge ruled that ICE can no longer arrest legally admitted refugees in the state, many of whom are persecuted Christians. But damage has been done.
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January 29, 2026 at 9:30 PM
The Trump administration should be able to do immigration enforcement, argues Bonnie Kristian, without defying the First, Second, and Fourth Amendments—and most of all “without executing people like Alex Pretti in the streets.”
Authority Is a Responsibility, Not an Excuse - Christianity Today
The Trump administration should be able to execute on its immigration mandate without executing people like Alex Pretti in the streets.
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January 26, 2026 at 3:18 PM
“If we accept dramatic enforcement as the sole solution to America’s immigration problems, we must also accept the ways it will deform the church and our national conscience,” argues Andy Olsen.
Raids Are a Perilous Substitute for Reform - Christianity Today
Anti-immigrant policies helped spark the American Revolution. Today, they are deforming our national conscience.
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January 21, 2026 at 3:58 PM
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Has KPop Demon Hunters' popularity fueled cross-cultural missions or galvanized the production of more Christian K-pop music?

Find out in our @christianitytoday.com story:

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‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Helped a Missionary Talk About Jesus - Christianity Today
But some believers remain wary of adapting the popular music genre for worship, so Christian K-pop isn't going up, up, up.
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January 15, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Christians often use Romans 13 to wave away state violence, but that’s the opposite of what Paul intended, argues Russell Moore.
Christians, Let’s Stop Abusing Romans 13 - Christianity Today
Believers often use the passage to wave away state violence, but that’s the opposite of what Paul intended.
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January 15, 2026 at 3:43 PM
From Syria to Sudan, believers around the world face increasing oppression and persecution.

CT reports on the 50 countries where it’s most dangerous for Christians in 2026:
The 50 Countries Where It’s Most Dangerous for Christians in 2026 - Christianity Today
From Syria to Sudan, believers around the world face increasing oppression and persecution.
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January 14, 2026 at 6:32 PM
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"He Left the Pastorate. But He Hasn’t Given up on Religion."

In this piece from @christianitytoday.com, @michaelrwear.bsky.social writes about how @ryanburge.bsky.social's new book, The Vanishing Church, shows the importance of faith for America.

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He Left the Pastorate. But He Hasn’t Given up on Religion. - Christianity Today
Ryan Burge’s Vanishing Church shows the importance of faith for America.
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January 14, 2026 at 4:47 PM
“On Fire For God” is a memoir of exvangelical anger. But author Josiah Hesse has sympathy for the people in the pews.

Bonnie Kristian spoke with Hesse about his goals for the book, claims about evangelicalism, and objections to certainty.
A Memoir of Exvangelical Anger—but Not for the People in the Pews - Christianity Today
Journalist Josiah Hesse discusses his new book on poverty, Pentecostalism, and the politics of the Christian right.
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January 12, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Is America’s appetite for power in Venezuela bigger than its ability to handle it?

David French and Elizabeth Neumann join The Bulletin to discuss:
The Dangerous Ambition of Regime Change - Christianity Today
Is America's appetite for power in Venezuela bigger than its ability to handle it?
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January 9, 2026 at 8:59 PM
Believers can disagree on migration policies—but the Word of God should shape how we minister to vulnerable people, writes Russell Moore.
Why Christians Ignore What the Bible Says About Immigrants - Christianity Today
Believers can disagree on migration policies—but the Word of God should shape how we minister to vulnerable people.
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January 8, 2026 at 9:16 PM
After Maduro’s capture, Venezuelan pastors are praying for peace.

“We have the firm hope and faith that this year will be the year in which God will give peace and freedom to Venezuela,” said one.
After Maduro’s Capture, Venezuelan Pastors Pray for Peace - Christianity Today
Meanwhile, the diaspora celebrates the strongman’s ouster.
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January 7, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Christian tradition has disappointed us and will undoubtedly disappoint us in the future.

Yet “in every era over the past two millennia, God’s Spirit brought forth salvation, increased our understanding of Christ’s work, and expanded the gospel’s reach into new peoples and lands.”
Church Scandals Don’t Negate God’s Faithfulness - Christianity Today
That fallen pastor or troubled tradition was never responsible for the truthfulness of the Gospel. That is God’s work, and God never fails us.
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January 6, 2026 at 3:24 PM
A new Lifeway study found that Latino evangelicals in the US are reaching the unchurched and drawing in converts despite funding shortfalls, widespread community fear, and other challenges caused by the federal government’s immigration crackdown.
New Hispanic Churches See Growth Despite Political Turmoil - Christianity Today
Fresh LifeWay research shows Latino pastors are reaching new people and helping members navigate anxiety about immigration enforcement.
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December 23, 2025 at 2:31 PM
As antisemitic violence rises around the world, rabbi Josh Stanton says it is imperative that Christians respond in solidarity with their Jewish neighbors.
Bondi Beach Shooting Compels Christians to Stand with Jews - Christianity Today
On Sunday, two gunmen killed more than 15 people on Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, where the local Jewish community had gathered for a Hanukkah Jewish-Christian friendships offer solace and solidar...
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December 18, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Throughout his career, Jubilant Sykes was open about his Christian faith and about his belief that his performances—whether explicitly sacred or not—were all a form of worship.

The acclaimed gospel vocalist was killed on December 8.
Killed: Acclaimed Gospel Vocalist Jubilant Sykes - Christianity Today
In 1981, an industry newcomer named Jubilant Sykes released his debut album, Number of the Lord, with Light Records, the same label as gospel legend The Grammy-nominated singer jumped from gospel to o...
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December 16, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Exclusive perks may be well-intended business decisions, but Christian gatherings shouldn’t reinforce economic hierarchy.

Jazer Willis suggests an alternative to traditional VIP tickets:
The Case Against VIP Tickets at Christian Conferences - Christianity Today
Exclusive perks may be well-intended business decisions, but Christian gatherings shouldn't reinforce economic hierarchy.
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December 15, 2025 at 3:37 PM
The safe and warm manger scene on your living room table might be keeping you from properly understanding Christmas, argues @drmoore.bsky.social.

First-century Bethlehem is not an escape from all the political chaos. It’s the epicenter.
The Antichrist Hides in Plain Sight at Christmas - Christianity Today
First-century Bethlehem is not an escape from all the political chaos; it’s the epicenter.
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December 11, 2025 at 3:31 PM
“Debunking alone won’t stop conspiracy theories. We have to out-story them,” writes Luke Simon.

“Fortunately, Christians have been doing that for millennia.”
A Christmas Conspiracy for Zoomer Men - Christianity Today
They’re not wrong to believe in a contested world. But they’ve misidentified the villains.
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December 9, 2025 at 3:16 PM
“Instead of talking about God as Father, we’ve started to see God as good ol’ Dad.”

But, Kirsten Sanders argues, “by changing terms away from father, we are trying to do public relations for faith.”
God Is Your Father, Not Your Dad - Christianity Today
Our therapy culture has made us too comfortable with God.
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December 8, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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Indian Christmas traditions are delectable--and also inspiring. Read how Christian believers open their homes to people of other faiths amid rising persecution @christianitytoday.com:

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Celebrating Christmas with Hot Chai and Crispy Murukku - Christianity Today
Amid rising persecution, Indian Christians share Jesus’ love with friends and neighbors through delectable dishes.
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December 5, 2025 at 3:15 AM
As the year draws to a close, @drmoore.bsky.social shares his favorite books of 2025.⁠

His picks include titles from ⁠Wendell Berry, Nicholas Carr, Stephen King, Jonathan Rauch, and others.
Russell Moore’s Favorite Books of 2025 - Christianity Today
CT’s editor at-large recommends a handful of biographies—from Augustine to Robert Frost—along with sci-fi, Stephen King, social media, and more.
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December 4, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Hong Kong’s worst fire in decades claimed more than 150 lives.

Amid the grief, local churches have provided shelter and aid even as some church members mourn their own losses in the blaze.
Hong Kong Church Rallies After 60 Congregants Lose Homes in Deadly Fire - Christianity Today
The territory’s worst fire in decades claimed more than 150 lives.
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December 3, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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How do Bible verses talking about prayer as incense shape and inform our understanding of this spiritual practice?

Prayer is "a sacred entreaty to God that rises toward him with the fullness of what we carry," Bohye Kim writes @christianitytoday.com:

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Our Prayers Don’t Disappear into Thin Air - Christianity Today
Why Scripture talks of our entreaties to God as rising like incense.
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December 1, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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As we begin Advent, here's a piece I wrote a few years ago @christianitytoday.com on popular misconceptions about this season that Majority World Christians often encounter:

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3 Popular Misconceptions About Advent - Christianity Today
Christian leaders from Brazil, Colombia, France, and the Philippines weigh in on mistaken beliefs about the season.
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December 2, 2025 at 12:23 AM