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A Colombian soccer ministry is spreading after helping transform Medellín, a one-time epicenter of gang violence and drug trafficking. |
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Every Somewhere Sacred joins an important conversation about Christians better understanding places, but doesn’t really advance it, leaning on vague advice. |
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A Devil’s bargain for the Black church: Delano Squires writes about liberation-minded pastors trading biblical truth for the twin idols of race and politics. |
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From CT correspondent Hannah Herrera: When reporting a story that spans decades, like today’s article about a soccer ministry in Medellín, Colombia, the challenge is choosing what information to include. Each character, even those mentioned briefly, has a fascinating backstory. Even the ministry’s stadium complex has its own story: It was largely funded by the sole survivor of a plane crash after he pledged all his money to God. But for the sake of narrative cohesiveness (and the average attention span), I had to be very selective. |
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This story, unlike my others, is written from a first-person perspective. Sometimes, when you’re observing a story up-close, you become personally involved, and it’s important to let the reader know that connection. It can also make a story stronger. I’ve witnessed firsthand, over years and in deeply personal moments, what I hope the reader can see in this story: that our God is a God of miracles and he cares about even the world’s most infamously hard-to-reach places and people. |
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What if you could turn the world's most-watched sporting event into a moment that matters? |
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This summer, open your home, spark faith conversations, and share hope through hosting a soccer watch party. Because moments like this don’t just entertain—they open doors for connection and meaningful conversation. |
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This free Host Kit offers 7 simple resources to host a fun, natural watch party to step into this opportunity with purpose and confidence. Order your free kit today! |
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Today in Christian History |
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June 16, 1855: William and Catherine Booth, founders of the Salvation Army, marry, having fallen in love the first night they met. William had escorted Catherine home, and she later wrote, "Before we reached my home, we both felt as though we had been made for each other" (see issue 26: William and Catherine Booth). |
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After I wrote an article last year warning Americans not to embrace Christian nationalism based on the lessons Japanese Christians learned in the years leading up to and during World…
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Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies.— Psalm 23:5, KJV Charity itself is full of war.— Charles Péguy I. A brief family anecdote of war.…
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Jenny Espino had bariatric surgery in 2006, when she was 20 years old and weighed 271 pounds. After the surgery, she lost over 100 pounds and maintained that weight loss…
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Russell answers two questions from listeners asking what it looks like to oppose Christian nationalism while still pursuing the unity of the church. Submit your own question for the show!…
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Throughout Scripture, God calls his people to be faithful and steadfast as we abide in him. Isaiah reminds us our faithfulness is fleeting "like the flowers of the field," yet our hope is secure when we place it in God, so our strength is renewed (Isa. 40:6, 31). In this issue, we consider stories of resilience. Historian Thomas S. Kidd shares missionary Adoniram Judson’s hardship and fortitude in Burma (now Myanmar). Emily Belz reports on Minnesota churches today that are supporting persecuted Karen Christians, also from Myanmar. Haleluya Hadero reports on groups who are determined to help Gary, Indiana, achieve a more resilient future. We also consider Tish Harrison Warren’s new book and feature an interview with her. Rooted in the person of Jesus Christ, Christian resilience is about more than having grit or bouncing back. |
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