New study links marriage to lower rates of family breakdown
A new study has challenged decades of academic and policy assumptions about the role of marriage in family stability, arguing that its benefits have been significantly underestimated.
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The wonder beneath our feet
When we touch earth, we are touching something deeply ancient, deeply alive. It may seem solid and lifeless, but scoop up a handful of dirt and you have a living substance. And without gravity, nothing would stay in place. Let us not lose the wonder of the free gifts God has given to all the Earth.
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The forgotten art of wonder can revitalize our faith
One of the saddest things about growing older is not the wrinkles on our faces; it’s the wonder we sometimes lose from our hearts. The same is true the longer we follow Jesus. Familiarity is one of faith’s greatest thieves. For the sake of the gospel and the vitality of our own faith, let us hold on to wonder as we walk in the world that is still full of God.
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The invisible miracle necessary for life
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!
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The archtype of grace is a rare cosmic delicacy
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.
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Russian drone attack sets historic cathedral ablaze in Ukraine
By Jack BethelReligious and political leaders condemned a Russian attack that set ablaze the main cathedral building at the historic Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra monastery in Ukraine on Monday (June 15).
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Swiss voters reject 10 million population cap in close referendum
By CDI StaffSwiss voters have turned down a proposal to cap the country's population at 10 million, delivering a narrow but clear rebuke to the right-wing Swiss People's Party in one of the most closely watched referendums in recent years, according to the Swiss evangelical news portal Livenet.ch.
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CMF calls for prayer and support after medical staff targeted in Northern Ireland riots
By CDI StaffChristian healthcare leaders are calling for urgent prayer and support after a wave of violent rioting in Northern Ireland left international medical staff and care workers facing severe intimidation on their way to work.
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Free evangelical church in Leipzig closes its café after suffering 26 attacks by radicals
‘Stay’, a café opened in 2024 by an evangelical church in the city of Leipzig (population of 630,000), will close at the end of June. The reason is the ongoing attacks and acts of sabotage by extremist groups, explained René Wagne, the pastor of Zeal Church.
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Hate crimes against Christians in Europe surge in May
By Chris EyteArson attacks were prevalent among a surge in anti-Christian hates crimes in May, according to the Observatory on Intolerance and Discrimination against Christians in Europe (OIDAC Europe).
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Majority of Italians support euthanasia and assisted suicide, report says
By Chris EyteAbout 70% of Italians support euthanasia, according to a new national survey, while the Italian Evangelical Alliance is urging society to focus on preserving life and preventing death.
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Dolly Parton dies at 80: 'In the arms of Jesus'
Dolly Parton, the country singer and songwriter who carried the hymns of a small Tennessee mountain church into a career that ended with No. 1 hits on Christian radio, died Tuesday (Aug. 25) in Nashville, Tennessee. She was 80.
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