Unsettling Advent, Day 7
In day 7 of our Unsettling Advent devotional series, Darron L. Edwards reflects on the inspiration that led to “O Little Town of Bethlehem,” and what we can learn in our angry, polarized times.
IRS Filing Offers New Insights into Patterson Nonprofit
Months after Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary accused its former president Paige Patterson of stealing from the school, a newly-released financial report offers more insights into the case.
Unsettling Advent, Day 6
In day 6 of our Unsettling Advent devotional series, Contributing Writer Christopher Dixon reflects on finding hope during Advent — even amid a pandemic — and how that can be freeing.
Why ‘Sorcery’ was the Fastest-Growing Search Term on Bible Gateway in 2021
The topics people search for each year on Bible Gateway are always interesting, according to Jonathan Petersen, content manager of the website. But this year’s may be the “most intriguing,” Petersen wrote on the site.
Cornerstone University’s New President is Under Fire. His Former Colleagues See a Pattern.
Former Regent employees named at least 40 faculty, staff, and administrators who were forced to exit during Gerson Moreno-Riaño’s tenure at Regent University. Now he is president of Cornerstone University.
Some Kind of Hero
In this edition of A Public Witness, we cover the strange effort to recast those previously vilified (often for good reasons) as heroes. Among those considered: Marvin Olasky, Russell Moore, Daniel Darling, and Liz Cheney.
Unsettling Advent, Day 5
In day 5 of our Unsettling Advent devotional series, Kristel Clayville reflects on serving as a hospital chaplain as many people die from COVID and other illnesses. But she notes that death isn’t always unsettling.
Unsettling Advent, Day 4
In day 4 of our Unsettling Advent devotional series, Senior Editor Beau Underwood reflects on issues of dying and faith as we go through Advent, again, during a pandemic.
Anti-Vax Christian Broadcaster Dies of COVID at 64
Marcus Lamb, a prominent Christian broadcaster known for his outspoken opposition to COVID-19 vaccines, has died after contracting the virus. Lamb, co-founder and CEO of the Daystar Television Network, was 64.
Unsettling Advent, Day 3
In day 3 of our Unsettling Advent devotional series, Ryan Fordice reflects on completing a residency in hospital chaplaincy during the COVID-19 pandemic. And he thinks about what this teaches us about the arrival of the Prince of Peace in an unexpected time and place.