Despite severe restrictions surrounding Christianity and ongoing unrest in the Middle East, an evangelistic event in Cairo, Egypt, led by Michael Youssef saw an unexpected attendance of over 17,000 people — evidence, he said, that amid the darkness, the Gospel shines brightest.
In this opinion from personal experience, the author describes the radical transformation of his home village from a so-called "village of thieves” into a Christian community built on faith, hope, and love. He tells the story of an unlikely group of villains who have their lives profoundly changed by the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Having survived another April Fools Day, it is appropriate to reflect on who the Bible considers a fool to be. It is not the lack of intelligence but the rejection of God, with negative consequences for the individual and society. Much of the cause of suffering in the world today is the result of folly in three major ways.
Taking editor's privilege, CDI Opinion Editor Jay Mātenga introduces a new book to the Christian leadership market that he had some involvement in bringing to life. Bill Taylor's "Leading From Below" is a counter-cultural yet biblically-faithful reflection on leadership from a veteran of the Evangelical global missions community. This is a landmark volume full of anecdotes from decades of leadership experience, providing an insider's perspective of what many wonder global Christian leadership mi
Meditating on a well crafted hymn or chorus can open fresh awareness of the truths of scripture. In this opinion Malama Bwale shares how her experience of "Rock of Ages" reminded her of God's redemptive promises.
Churches are being encouraged to get involved in the fight against human trafficking and modern-day slavery.
Youth With A Mission (YWAM) England has issued an official response following allegations of spiritual abuse and coercive practices reported in The Guardian and The Observer. The reports detailed claims from former young missionaries who said they were left “traumatized” after experiencing controlling behavior and religious shaming within the international Christian organization.
