Religious freedom and human rights have not improved “in hardly any region of the world” in the past decade, with numbers of persecuted Christians steadily increasing, former World Evangelical Alliance Sec. Gen. Thomas Schirrmacher said on Thursday (Dec. 5).
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Air is our silent companion from the moment we are born until our final breath. It connects us to every living thing around us. Yet it is the most taken-for-granted of all life’s necessities. Across cultures, air carries profound symbolic meaning. This is an opportunity to thank God for the breath of life!
Water is a true wonder we easily take for granted. It is so essential for life on planet Earth, and so rare in the known universe that it deserves the utmost respect from us all. The characteristics of water provide us with a great example of grace. As we contemplate the wonder of water, let us give praise for God's glorious grace.
An election takes place. A new leader emerges. Promises are made. Expectations rise. Supporters celebrate. Critics complain. Commentators speculate. And for a brief moment, it appears that a new chapter has begun. Then reality arrives.
As the USA continues beyond its 250th anniversary, it is important to be reminded that the idea of freedom of religion and belief, one of its most significant values, did not develop from Enlightenment philosophy but with the theological conviction of an English Baptist who ultimately died for that conviction.
“Spark Europe", a missional network of Christians started 10 years ago, has launched a cash prize award to recognize innovative and impactful mission projects throughout mainland Europe. The Spark Award, intended to be held every four years, was inspired by technology awards in California rewarding innovators for their pioneering spirit and shedding light on their endeavors to inspire others to do the same and more.
Opposition to Christian music in one school in Finland resulted in the cancellation of Handel’s “Messiah” in another, Finnish media reported.
A leading Anglican body critical of the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Rev. Justin Welby, has issued a statement following his resignation after failing to timely report serial child abuser John Smyth QC to police - saying his willingness to step down shows evidence of taking responsibility.
At the opening ceremony of its new six-floor facility, the Hospital Evangèlic de Barcelona (Evangelical Hospital in Barcelona) in the second largest city in Spain celebrated a new phase in its nearly 150-year history - and also its new name. Previously known as Nou hospital evangèlic, the hospital hosted an event on Oct. 25 (2024) with leaders from the evangelical community and wider healthcare field gathered to show their support and appreciation.
Hate crimes against Christians in Europe increased in 2023 over the prior year, with France, Germany and the U.K. cited as countries of concern, according to a new report .
An overwhelming response by the wider Christian community in The Netherlands confirmed there is still a need for an evangelical alliance in the country, following a survey, and an appeal has been made for new members to join the organization. The purpose of the MissieNederland (Dutch evangelical alliance) survey was to gauge the need for, and the future of, the national alliance.
Auschwitz stands as a permanent memorial to horrors against humanity. However, memory can be manipulated and newly published research from a leading Jewish scholar has confirmed that there is much cause for concern. While antisemitism should absolutely be met with moral outrage, it should not eclipse compassion for other suffering groups, especially not for our fellow followers of Jesus within those groups. We need to be led by a biblical understanding of remembrance.
