Suicide Bombers Attack Church in Pakistan, Killing 9
QUETTA, Pakistan (AP) — Two suicide bombers struck a church in Pakistan on Sunday, killing nine people and wounding more than 50 others, authorities said, in the first
The Servant’s Calling (1-7-18 Formations)
The “servant” image connected to Jesus appears first in the Old Testament writings, not as a form of bondage, but as a position of joy
Church-Politics Provision Removed from Tax Bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Democratic senator taking part in talks on the GOP tax package says a provision allowing churches to endorse political candidates and
Everything You Didn’t Know About Christmas
(RNS) — You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen.
You know Martin Luther invented the Christmas tree, and Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Cookie Ministry Provides Comfort
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (BP) -- The simplicity of a single homemade cookie. Could it be a source of sustenance for those mourning the death of a
Americans See More Jingle, Less Jesus in Christmas Celebrations
WASHINGTON (RNS) — If there ever was a “war on Christmas” in America, Santa may have won.
Nine in 10 U.S. adults celebrate the holiday, according
Religious Broadcasters Take Aim at Tech Giants for ‘Stifling’ Conservative Speech
WASHINGTON (RNS) – National Religious Broadcasters, a group of Christian media outlets, has unveiled a new initiative to counter what it sees as the suppression of
The Lamb of God (12-31-17 Formations)
John's Gospel does not begin with the Bethlehem narrative, instead laying a theological foundation reminiscent of the creation poetry found in Genesis 1:1-2:3. John understands that
Wonderful, Joyous News (12-24-17 Formations)
The problem with Christmas is we know the story too well. We have seen the lavish details year after year in movies, on concert stages and
They Will Dwell Secure (12-17-17 Formations)
Ezekiel and John the Baptizer are two of the most colorful characters in the Bible. Ezekiel was a dramatic visionary who never minced his words about