Friday’s Catch: ‘Continuing the Canada Conversation: The Purpose of the Church’ And More
Continuing the Canada Conversation: The Purpose of the Church
Charlie Clauss addresses what he describes as the core question: what is the church for?
Trump Announces White House Faith Office, Headed by Paula White, and Task Force To Address ‘Anti-Christian Bias’
At the National Prayer Breakfast on Thursday (Feb. 6), President Donald Trump pledged to eliminate discrimination against Christians, protect religious liberty, and “bring God back” to America. During speeches at the annual two-part event, Trump announced he is creating a task force to root out “anti-Christian bias,” led by new Attorney General Pam Bondi. He is also creating a White House Faith Office, headed by Paula White, Trump’s personal pastor.
Related articles: Trump vows to ‘protect’ Christians in America and At two prayer breakfasts, Trump calls himself champion of religion
When I read these articles, the idiom ‘fox guarding the hen house’ came immediately to mind. This idiom ‘describes a set of circumstances in which someone who should not be trusted has been chosen to protect someone or oversee a situation. The choice involves someone directly unsuitable for the task….’ It also describes ‘someone who is put in charge of policing himself.’
Church Leaders Respond to Deportation Threats
Episcopal leaders are speaking out against the Trump administration’s plans to capture and deport record numbers of undocumented immigrants, warning of racial profiling and helping those in danger of deportation to know their rights.
Defunding and demonizing the government’s faith-based partners will make its job harder
Whether you are a person of faith or not, Musk’s actions should concern you because they threaten the bedrock principles of our democratic freedoms.
Wolf is not the only alternative to sheep
…we have to be careful that we don’t assume everyone who evidently shows themselves not to be sheep must, therefore, be a wolf. The Bible speaks of another category of person who will exist in the church too; namely, goats.
The Sports Betting House Always Wins. Who Loses? We Do.
…the gambling industry is a predatory, profits-over-people enterprise that’s fostering a cultural crisis—leading to devastating consequences for individuals, families, and our nation.
In Divine Missions, God Gives Us Himself
To clarify the true nature of the sending of the Son and the Holy Spirit into the world, and to refute heretical misunderstandings, theologians formulated the doctrine of the divine missions. Simply expressed, a divine “mission” refers to the sending of a Trinitarian person into the world. The doctrine is intended to explain how this divine person has entered the world without changing.
Rest, Reflect, Renew: A Step-by-Step Guide to Planning a Meaningful Women’s Retreat
Springtime is often one of the busiest seasons for women’s ministry, but it also brings a unique opportunity to pause and reconnect. Planning a women’s retreat is a meaningful way to create space for rest, community, and spiritual renewal. Though the process may seem daunting, breaking it into manageable steps can help you craft a retreat that is both well-organized and impactful. Whether you’re a seasoned planner or tackling your first retreat, these practical tips will guide you every step of the way….
A Match Made in Heaven
Too many people see discipleship (growing in Jesus) and evangelism (going with Jesus on a mission) as separate. They are not.