Sometimes to Move Forward, You Have to Go Back The post Protestant Retrieval and Doctrinal Advance appeared first on American Reformer.| American Reformer
The Vision and Promise of the Torah The post God’s Plans for the Nations appeared first on American Reformer.| American Reformer
Mental illness is the key factor, perhaps the underlying cause of many of these national horror stories. The post Mental health crisis in America on replay appeared first on The Independence.| The Independence
On September 4, 2016, during the Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy, Mother Teresa of Calcutta was canonised a saint by... The post Getting to know St Teresa of Calcutta through her biographer, Father Don Lush Gjergji appeared first on The Southern Cross.| The Southern Cross
By Vernon Seymour & Fr Peter Chitabanta CSsR – How should Christians respond, in solidarity with our brothers and sisters... The post Our Call to be in Solidarity with Holy Land Christians appeared first on The Southern Cross.| The Southern Cross
In 2006, a teenager died in Italy. Today, five years after his beatification, devotion to Carlo Acutis has spread all... The post Carlo Acutis: Patron Saint of Computer Geeks appeared first on The Southern Cross.| The Southern Cross
Archbishop Emeritus George Daniel at a Mercy Sisters centre in Winterveldt, Pretoria, with Mother Teresa during her tour of South... The post Archbishop George Daniel, 50 Years an Archbishop appeared first on The Southern Cross.| The Southern Cross
It was the morning of the day that Donald Trump would be inaugurated president for the second and last time. The customary prayer service for the president’s tenure in the highest office in the land was held in the majestic National Cathedral. I visited the grand church many years ago and was duly impressed by … Continue reading "This Budde’s for You, Mr. President!"| Handwritings on the Wall
Not Rushing to Premature Ecumenism Patriarch Bartholomew 2024 (Source) It is a widely known fact that Roman Catholicism and Orthodoxy celebrate Easter on different days. Some years they celebrate E…| Handwritings on the Wall
The legend of modern political theology is well known, and it has received extensive research and documentation. Less so is the legend of the theology of the visible as it relates to the problem of liturgy. For some time now some of us have pondered on a curious historical coincidence: the fact that in 1922 […]| Infrapolitical Reflections
The post What songs are you still singing from worship at MC USA’s Follow Jesus ’25 Convention? appeared first on Mennonite Church USA.| Mennonite Church USA
Duncan Smith looks at changing governmental priorities and their impact on health and health/medical insurance — and how we can respond.| Mennonite Church USA
Before digging into this important question, let me unequivocally state that this post reflects my personal opinion and in no way represents my church’s official opinion. Also, please respect this is obviously coming from a Baptist’s perspective without turning the... Continue Reading →| Living Theologically
Research Associate Ceri Webb concludes our short series on Disability by inviting us to consider how the presence of disabled people helps us to better understand what it means to be members of the Body of Christ.| CSBV
I’ve argued elsewhere that the Sunday gathering is for worship, but as the priests gather in the Temple they find that the Lord comes to them. The occasion is worship, but we encounter God as he comes to us. As one of the four ‘events’ when God meets us as we worship him, Baptism is part of… Continue reading On Baptism→| nuakh
The Church isn’t in a hurry. Neither should Christians be. You can apply this in so many directions in our hurried world, but I’d like to think about our questions. Questions require time. Fast answers are usually trite ones. Some intellectual curiosities can be settled quickly by a swift Google, but real questions can’t be.… Continue reading Slow down→| nuakh
Does attending church encourage greater acceptance of atheists? In a new open-access article in Political Behavior, we find statistical evidence supporting this conclusion—at least, at first glance. Now, if you think the idea that attending church encourages greater acceptance of atheists is bonkers, you’re not alone. We do, too. Let’s back up for a second. […]| Articles – Contexts
By Ralph I. Hage/ Arab America Contributing Writer One time, as I drove through the leafy town of Yarzeh in the Baabda district in Lebanon, I decided to park on a quiet side street. I stepped outside my car and saw a statue of Saint Claire. Looking further down the road, I spotted a convent … Continued The post The Chapel of Saint Claire & Jacques Liger-Belair appeared first on Arab America.| Arab America
There seems to be an unwritten rule among some Christian households that there must be a separation between church and home. We do church on Sunday, but the rest of the week, we move and act as though those things …| Aliens and Pilgrims
Celebrating an Enduring Church The post Fifty Years of God’s Faithfulness appeared first on American Reformer.| American Reformer
I begin by thanking Fr. John Jillions for responding (https://publicorthodoxy.org/2025/08/22/response-to-edith-humphrey/) to my paper, (https://edithmhumphrey.com/2025/07/14/experience-prophetic-faithfulness-and-orthodoxy/), even if he has mistaken or missed some of my major points. I am sorry that he found my tone “strident,” but am glad that he has taken it as an example of “vigorous debate” by someone of conviction. I apologizeContinue reading "On Holy Tradition, Development in...| Edith M. Humphrey
Tapestry of Care, a new $1.76 million initiative, aims to bridge the gap between faith communities and mental health support, helping churches better address crises and connect congregations with vital resources. The post Tapestry of Care weaves together faith, mental health communities first appeared on The Baylor Lariat.| The Baylor Lariat
Dr. Malcolm Foley, special adviser to the president for equity and campus engagement and pastor of Mosaic Church Waco, defined a church home as “a space where people are loved and cared for materially, spiritually and emotionally.” The post Students seek ‘home away from home’ at annual church fair first appeared on The Baylor Lariat.| The Baylor Lariat
Now concerning our brother Apollos, I strongly urged him to visit you with the other brothers, but it was not at all his will to come now. He will come when he has opportunity (1 Corinthians 16:12). Even our very best plans often meet with significant snags. Many variables can conspire to derail our plans, but one in particular often proves a great help or hindrance in our efforts: people. Planning would be so easy if it weren’t for other people with other opinions! Pastoring, marriage, chi...| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
It was Tall Timber Days in our town here in the Minnesota northwoods, and we had a parade. For two miles, from the fairgrounds and through the old downtown, floats and fire engines, vintage cars an…| A View of the Lake
The Swedish city of Kiruna, which is gradually shuffling itself 5km to the east to make way for an expanding iron ore mine, this week celebrated the successful journey made… The post How, and why, they moved a 713-tonne church 5km in Sweden appeared first on Global Construction Review.| Global Construction Review
Launched by previous president Nana Akufo-Addo, Ghana’s new, $400m National Cathedral was meant to be the “physical embodiment of unity, harmony and spirituality”, designed by British-Ghanaian architect Sir David Adjaye.… The post Unholy mess: Ghana moves to abandon its National Cathedral project appeared first on Global Construction Review.| Global Construction Review
The Wonders of Sainte-Cecile Cathedral in Albi The Culture Map Sainte-Cecile Cathedral in Albi is famously the largest brick cathedral in the world. It has towered over the city like a fortified castle for the last 545 years. On my recent trip to Toulouse, I hopped on the train so I could look within its formidable pink walls. Albi doesn’t hit you like Paris or […] The post The Wonders of Sainte-Cecile Cathedral in Albi appeared first on The Culture Map.| The Culture Map
A small temple dedicated to a martyr of the prince of tears – the chapel of the drowned saint is …Continue reading →| Dyson's Dodecahedron
It should come without saying that Christians should not engage in gossip. Telling tales about others, which is often based on second or third-hand information, lacks any real evidence, and is done purely for one’s own satisfaction, is a sin. Speculation and innuendo should have no place in our mouths. Scripture is clear that we […] The post No, We Cannot Justify Our Gossip appeared first on Voice of Reason.| Voice of Reason
Jean-Claude Larchet has a new book out entitled Renewing Gender: An Orthodox Perspective. It is not a very Orthodox book, however. How can you be Orthodox and publicly accuse the Orthodox Church of…| Brian Patrick Mitchell
In this remarkable volume, young adults voice their concerns and laments about the church’s past and present, as well as their hopes and dreams for the church’s future. Unlike many current books on youth ministry, this is not a book about how to attract young adults back to church. Instead, it is an invitation to listen to young adults as they offer important insights regarding the capacity of the church—and the world—to flourish going forward.| EerdWord
Everyone tells me that they are busy. It has become the standard response whenever I ask anyone how their week has been. It doesn’t matter what their life situation is, whether they are a working single mother or a long-term retiree, it is a badge of honour to claim busyness. If we are busy, we … + Read More The post “I can’t help, sorry; I’m too busy.” appeared first on Written for our instruction.| Written for our instruction
Today is the Feast of Doctor of the Church, St Bernard of Clairvaux. Known for his powerful preaching, this Cistercian... The post St Bernard of Clairvaux appeared first on The Southern Cross.| The Southern Cross
Liturgical Calendar Year C – Weekday Cycle Year I Sunday August 24, 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 66: 18-21/... The post Mass Readings: 24 August – 31 August, 2025 appeared first on The Southern Cross.| The Southern Cross
The Eastern Catholic Churches comprise 23 particular churches that are in full communion with the pope and the Holy See... The post The Catholic Rites of the East appeared first on The Southern Cross.| The Southern Cross
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Spending the day with the poor, Pope Leo XIV prayed that Catholics would make sure... The post Pope: Burn with Fire of God’s Love appeared first on The Southern Cross.| The Southern Cross
Emma Nord and the EMU Chamber Singers performed with four other ensembles at MWC's Anabaptism at 500 celebration in Zurich.| Mennonite Church USA
CSBV Director of Operations Ashley Hibbard continues our short series on Disability with a personal response to Disability language in Scripture and Hymnody...| CSBV
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Over the last several years a number of our church clients have received inquiries from their County Assessor’s office regarding their real estate tax exemption, only to find later that their church property was back on the tax rolls. As they learned the hard way, questions from the County regarding exempt property must be taken […] The post Maintaining Property Tax Exemption for Churches: What to do when the County Comes a Knocking… first appeared on Mauck & Baker.| Mauck & Baker
As detailed in the previous post, we at Kenwood made a fresh English translation of the Nicene Creed for use in worship in 2018. We recited the Apostles’ Creed in 2019 and 2020, and we decided to return to the Nicene for 2021. When we did our translation, we initially decided not to include the … Continue reading "Nicene Creed with Filioque"| For His Renown
The early Christians met on the first day of the week for the breaking of bread and instruction in the Scriptures (Acts 20:7; cf. Justin Martyr 1 Apol. 67). This breaking of bread was in obedience to the instruction of the Lord Jesus, who told his disciples to do so in remembrance of him. Celebrating … Continue reading "The Lord’s Supper"| For His Renown
I once heard Doug Wilson say that he writes to make the little voices in his head go away. Well, I have some voices that need quieting down regarding Kevin DeYoung’s recent article about Moscow, ID…| Samuel Parkison
Forever silent. A deconsecrated church in a small rural town in eastern North Dakota. What’s left behind.| The New 3 Rs: Retire, Recharge, Reconnect
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. Col 3:16 I want to answer this question: When …| Aliens and Pilgrims
A new Vatican document reveals the roadmap by which Francis intends to establish a new 'synodal papacy,' intended to replace the papacy permanently established by Christ.| LifeSite
Pilgrimage has long been part of the Jubilee experience, and the Jubilee 2025 has the eloquent motto “Pilgrims of Hope”. The Pilgrim’s Way to Santiago de Compostela is one of the most famous in the world. It is visited by thousands of pilgrims every year. Among the many pilgrimage routes that crisscross the globe, the…| Southworld
Presbyterianism was first established in Malaya by the Dutch, according to their tradition, after they captured Malacca from the Catholic Portuguese in 1641. They promptly appropriated their church…| Malaysia 1786 - 1957
From Russell Moore: The latest cultural shift to a highly visual, quick attention platform is discipling us in ways we need to question.| Christianity Today
A 6 or 3 mile (9.5 or 5 kilometre) walk from the village of Saksun on Stremoy island in the Faroe Islands to the black sand beach via the tidal lagoon. July, mist and fog. With the family. Pollurin was a natural harbour at the foot of Saksun village but one night there was a […]| Walking Away
Unlike many who have given up on evangelicalism altogether, Van Loon is committed to saving what’s worthwhile in the evangelical faith tradition, and she invites others to join her. Simultaneously critical and hopeful, Downsizing encourages readers to reflect on their own experience with evangelicalism, evaluate the movement’s legacy, and participate in shaping its future.| EerdWord
In Malachi chapter 1, God pointed out a major problem with the worship that the people of God were bringing to him. The people of Judah had returned to their homeland after many years in exile. They had rebuilt the temple and the walls of Jerusalem and had resumed the worship required in the law … + Read More The post Bringing God less than the best (Malachi 1) appeared first on Written for our instruction.| Written for our instruction
Sandra Montes-Martinez shares the importance of accompanying immigrants and sharing God’s love through action. This blog post was originally shared on the Western District Conference website and included in the July edition of MenoTicias. Reprinted with permission Lee en español. Sandra Montes-Martinez is the Western District Conference associate conference minister. She is based in Texas. _______________________________________ The day I accompanied a friend to an ICE check-in appointment...| Mennonite Church USA
Nekeisha Alayna Alexis shares her hope, in addition to providing an opportunity for others to be share that hope amid a world that seems to be full of despair. This is an updated version of a blog post originally shared by Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary. Reprinted with permission. Nekeisha Alayna Alexis is a speaker/consultant for Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary, in Elkhart, Indiana. She supports individuals, communities and organizations, as they grow in intercultural compet...| Mennonite Church USA
Jessica Griggs shares the experience of collective camaraderie and competition she witnessed at the Anabaptism at 500 celebration.| Mennonite Church USA
Understanding the role and whether you need an executive pastor, begins with clarity of definition.| Dan Reiland
Neil Cudney invites us to reflect on what it means for our church communities to more fully include persons with disabilities, and how we might "eliminate the violence experienced by those with disabilities"...| CSBV
John Welch by Ethel Barrett is a great Reformation biography the Christian Focus 4 Kids Trailblazers series of Christian biographies!| Thinking Kids
Mennonites are a Christian group that traces its origins to the Anabaptist movement of the 16th century. They are known...| BibleAsk
Richard Wurmbrand, a Lutheran Pastor, relates a powerful tale of forgiveness and mercy that took place in a communist prison in Romania.| Crossroads Initiative
Worship has three, or maybe five, dynamic directions. There is a gift and receipt dynamic to it. It looks a little bit like this: Worship goes up, it goes out, or sideways, and it goes in. What I m…| nuakh
I’ve visited a lot of different churches over the years. A few have required a head scarf. Some, something nicer than jeans. Most don’t care. Mine was the generation to break traditional church dre…| A View of the Lake
Christmas of 1914: soldiers from opposite sides met in a friendly manner across the front line. For a short time, the Christian message of love managed to overcome the message of hate that came from national governments. It was just a brief moment for a good deed that surely didn't go unpunished. But it was highlighting a deep contradiction that was prefiguring the final collapse of the church, but that would take another century or so. It is coming now. | Cassandra's Legacy
Are men more like God than women are? That is the implication of many arguments against ordaining women as bishops, priests, or deacons. Whether the argument is that priests “icon” Christ in the Di…| Brian Patrick Mitchell
In his address to the York Diocesan Synod on 5 July the Archbishop of York addressed the issue of the eventual outcome of the Prayers of Love and Faith process. He declared: ‘No one in the Y…| Reflections of an Anglican Theologian
Are you being the church?| Rambling Ever On
Someone asked me this a while back and I’ve been chewing on a substantive answer, that clicked for me in conversation the other day. We could phrase it another way: ‘why is the Holy Spirit not a ‘s…| nuakh
This issue of A Public Witness takes you inside the UCC synod to explore the specific issues that were discussed and how they are relevant to all ecumenical Christians in these troubling times.| Word&Way
June 2025 The following is a report written by Canon Lucy Docherty and myself in our capacity as Church of England Representatives to the World Council of Churches: The WCC Central Committee meets …| Bishop in Europe
Sally Weaver Glick find it difficult to pray during these troubled times, but she finds hope in the river of prayer.| Mennonite Church USA
The size of the church never limits the scope of God’s power. God does big things in small churches!| Dan Reiland
The entry into force of a new penal code punishing discrimination, particularly against LGBT+ people, has come up against opposition from certain evangelical religious leaders. Among them, Grégory Toussait has succeeded in having the application of this new body of law postponed indefinitely, much to the chagrin of the advances made in the rule of law.| Erasing 76 Crimes
Haitian legal commission drops plan to make anti-LGBT+ discrimination a crime.| Erasing 76 Crimes
Dear all at IPC, In 2 Corinthians 1:11 there is a beautiful little phrase, “You also must help us by prayer”, the NIV translates it as “You help us by your prayers”. The context of this verse…| Paul Levy
John Heathershaw makes reference to the CSBV Scandalous Scholars conference which took place on 1 & 2 July 2025. This article first appeared on John’s Substack Security after Christendom, and is posted with permission. Click the link below for access to the original post: https://johnheathershaw.substack.com/p/scandalous-scholars-academic-heroes| CSBV
Often referred to as the Berlin Nazi Church, this building provides a unique and unsettling glimpse into the intertwining of faith and fasci…| FRAME TRAVEL ROAM CAPTURE
In response to the escalation of violence involving Israel, Iran and the United States, Lorraine Stutzman Amstutz offers this litany that reminds us of God’s call to peace. Lorraine Stutzman Amstutz is Mennonite Church USA’s denominational minister for Peace and Justice. For more than 25 years, she served as the coordinator ofMennonite Central Committee’s Restorative Justice program. She also co-authored “The Little Book of Restorative Discipline for Schools” and “What Will Hap...| Mennonite Church USA
When Rebeka Moeljono moved to the big city, she experienced a shift in her approach to her spiritual life and spiritual direction.| Mennonite Church USA
The significance of a leader and especially the pastor in a small church cannot be overestimated.| Dan Reiland
When Paul tells us to be “like-minded” (Philippians 2:2), is he telling us that we should all think the same? My gut says no, but is that just my Western bias towards individualism speaking? Contex…| The Slasher Pastor
A response to Blaze Media subscribers.| Blaze Media
It might seem odd to describe heroism as a cult. But in our modern society it wears that mantle very comfortably. The film industry is obsessed with it. The number of films which continue to emerge ultimately proclaiming salvation through the actions of a superhero – so often one portrayed as indestructible and perfect, with superhuman powers – are many and various and usually involve a good deal of violence and conflict of one sort or another before normality has been restored and peace ...| CSBV
The end of our fiscal year again approaches, and we’re so thankful for how God is helping the church through Harvest USA. Every day we’re seeing the tangible impact of this ministry on individuals and churches who turn to Harvest USA for wisdom to faithfully navigate matters of sex and sexuality according to God’s Word.... The post Helping the Church: A Short Message from Mark Sanders appeared first on Harvest USA.| Harvest USA
Pirate Priestess Angela Carter and her husband Captain Colin "Cupcakes" Carter selected "no religion" on the 2021 Census — and their reason lies in Christianity.| www.abc.net.au
Paul in Ephesians 1:23 describes the church as the body of Christ. And in Ephesians 2:20 Paul goes on to explain that Jesus Christ himself is the cornerstone of the church. As if this were not enough, Paul further insists in Ephesians 3:10 that the manifold wisdom of God is being made known, through| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
Where I am from you ask? Well, central Germany, Thuringia. Never heard of it? Then you’ve probably heard of Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt and maybe Cologne? Brilliant! It is nowhere near those. So to answer the question, I have to tell you a little story, but I promise you’ll like it. And you’ll want to visit...Read the Post| Travel on the Brain Blog
When your church gathers for worship on the Lord’s Day, do they sing? And I don’t mean, do words come out their mouth in a rhythmic melody. I mean do they really sing? Are their hearts lifted up in…| Aliens and Pilgrims
This is the final installment in a six-part series, “Reclaiming Humanity in the Digital Age.” By Joshua Pauling Part 1 of this series tackled why now is the time to change our relationship with digital technologies, Part 2 presented crucial strategies for parenting, Part 3 explored coming of age in the digital world, Part 4 encouraged adults to lead the way in forming healthier habits and practices, and Part 5 highlighted the church’s vital role as an embodied, living alternative to the...| The Lutheran Witness
This is the fifth installment in a six-part series, “Reclaiming Humanity in the Digital Age.” Check back for more installments soon. By Joshua Pauling Part 1 of this series established why it’s necessary to live intentionally in the digital age, Part 2 offered core principles for parenting, Part 3 explored coming of age in the digital world, and Part 4 highlighted how adults should lead the way in forming habits of living that anchor us in our embodied nature as creatures made in God’...| The Lutheran Witness
The December issue of The Lutheran Witness explores the family — what we can learn from the Holy Family, how the church can act like a family especially during the Christmas season, how to address difficult family situations, how the church can welcome singles, and more. From the President: Christ Heals the Conscience Torn by AbortionFrom the Editor: A Family Community Features: The Family of the Last Adam: The church is a family; how can we operate like one? — Christopher NuttelmanThe...| The Lutheran Witness
By Joel Biermann Many of us have fond memories of small-town life: summer festivals, unlocked doors, school pageants, common friends, heartfelt patriotism and a uniform morality. In years gone by, even those living in urban areas typically enjoyed the ordinary delights of life shared in tight-knit neighborhoods. Today, however, experiences like these are increasingly relegated to memories and nostalgia. In the 21st century, for a host of reasons, such communities are becoming quite uncommon. ...| The Lutheran Witness
Each time we recite and reflect upon the creed, we are brought further into its story and its story is brought further into us. We’re doing more than stating bare facts or reinforcing social bonds in the local congregation. We are responding to what God has said and done by saying “this faith is mine; this is my story.”| The Lutheran Witness
The tweet was in response to a news article about fires that destroyed two Catholic churches in the wake of the discovery of human remains at multiple former residential schools.| Global News
A vote to abolish the SBC’s public policy arm, known as the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, also failed on Wednesday afternoon.| Word&Way
Casting a pall over the gathering is the recent death of one of the most high-profile whistleblowers in the Southern Baptists’ scandal of sexual abuse.| Word&Way
Five churches organized the event out of a conviction of their faith, but as an invisible network.| Word&Way
The Southern Baptist Convention meeting this week in Dallas will also consider a proposed ban on churches with women pastors.| Word&Way
Over the Ascensiontide weekend, I took the opportunity to visit three Italian chaplaincies that were formerly under the direct care of my suffragan and so were well overdue a visit from me as dioce…| Bishop in Europe
