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How Relevant, in 2024, Is Religion to the Politics of...

By Matthew Allen

All told, religion still plays a sizeable part in the politics of Northern Ireland albeit a much smaller one than in the past.

Evangelism = Normalizing Christianity?

By Matthew Allen

Discover how Ash Wednesday's symbolic act of wearing ashes ignites conversations about faith in our secular age. A reflection on evangelism's new...

Food's Role in Religion: Feasting, Fasting, and Faith

By Ken Chitwood

While food and foodways are diverse, the basic processes of collection, cultivation, consumption, and other related practices around them are commonly...

Rethinking Holiness - A Reconstruction of...

By Duncan Pile

We have been exalted in Christ, but true worshippers still cast their crowns before him. To become self-focussed, turning our eyes from Jesus and...

A Father's Love: Prodigal at Peace

By Brad Wilcox

The parable of the prodigal son is one of the greatest redemption stories ever told—a story filled with mercy and grace. It is a parable of how God views...

Sorrow to Trust: Lessons From Jeremiah

By Tom Sugimura

Lament reminds believers that we don’t ever hurt alone. Instead, our Savior suffered to take away our suffering and died to take away our sin.

Two Decades on: The Passion of the Christ

By Matthew Allen

Released in 2004, "The Passion of the Christ" is a film which explores deep connections between violence, theology and art: potent forces which underlie...

Urban vs. Rural Ministry: An Interview with Dr....

By Matthew Allen

Ministry may differ in its outward form; but our common faith overcomes all the cultural, geographical and social barriers which might come between us.

Hate Surge: Unpacking Antisemitism & Islamophobia

By Ken Chitwood

Exploring the Surge in Antisemitic and Islamophobic Incidents Globally Amid Israel-Hamas Conflict

Is the Work of Christ Finished?

By Duncan Pile

Explore the journey from rigid legalism to a life of grace and growth in Christ, finding the right balance between faith, love, and personal discipline.

God, You Created This Pain!

By Tom Sugimura

The Lord unleashes his wrath like staccato strikes of lightning as the “day of his anger” brackets the poem from start to finish.

Thinking Spiritually

By Sharon Black and Brad Wilcox

Being of infinite worth, thinking spiritually requires effort. Spiritual thinking and Christian living require what Mere Christianity warns "will take...

What Does Your Faith Say About Violence in Video Games?

By Matthew Allen

Skyrim is violent, GTA is violent, DOOM made it to the Supreme Court because of violence and gore. We know what the science says about violence in video...

Back to Bethlehem Already?

By Matthew Allen

Embark on a spiritual exploration of Epiphanytide beyond the festive season. Discover the profound truths and hidden depths of this often-overlooked...

Predictions for the World of Religion in 2024

By Ken Chitwood

Dive into the intersection of religion, politics, and society in a world bracing for historic elections and societal shifts. Here's what's on tap for...

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