“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” —John 1:5 (ESV) In a place marked by both religious skepticism and spiritual hunger, Matthew and Julia are planting seeds of hope. Their region is shaped by a mix of atheism, cultural Islam, and generations of trauma—making
Make the Most of the School Year Start with Families How can churches make the most of the beginning of a new school year? Jason Gant shares that churches have a unique opportunity to engage families adjusting to new routines and demands as the school year begins. By aligning church
If Aquinas’s solution emerges from all of Kant’s problems, in what sense, then, can there be a resurrection of Thomas? Is the only possible characterization of Aquinas one where his philosophy and theology resemble to no small degree the artistic world of his fellow Dominican Fiesole, both of whose clearly
Summertime means gardens, insects, fireflies, sunshine, and much more. I have collected some outstanding picture books celebrating this time of year. All books are picture books for all ages, except for the last three books. Ant Party, by Ross Montgomery, brightly illustrated digitally by Sarah Warburton, is a fun read
“Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.” —Proverbs 16:3 Keegan and Carla are using their gifts to open doors for the gospel through media, counseling, contextualization, and hands-on training in unreached communities in Southeast Asia. Whether developing digital evangelism tools through Create Labs or walking
Ministry in the Marketplace …covocational ministry is more than a financial strategy; it is a return to the roots of mission—ordinary people living ordinary lives with gospel intentionality, where God has already sent them. Free eBook: Discipleship in Church Planting – by J. D. Payne Download this eBook, in which
I have the honor of responding to Bishop Boyea’s magnificent reflection on the “spirit of governance.” I love the focus specifically on the “spirit” of governance. Using that phrase drawn from the prayer of episcopal ordination, Bishop Boyea is able to emphasize that the munus regendi, the office of pastoral
In October 1994, I arrived for the first time at Hyde Park as an invitee of my friend Daniel Garber to serve as a visiting professor in the department of philosophy. While I was unfamiliar with many of the names of my new colleagues at the University of Chicago, one