The National Association of Evangelicals (NAE) has reaffirmed its commitment to responsible stewardship of U.S. resources while urging compassion for vulnerable populations. In a newly adopted motion, the organization calls on the federal government to maintain international aid programs and work with faith-based organizations to support those in need at home and abroad.
Sixty-five years after his father, the late Billy Graham, first preached in Addis Ababa, Franklin Graham returned to the Ethiopian capital for a two-day evangelistic outreach on March 8-9 dubbed "Encountering God," drawing hundreds of thousands and witnessing over 4,000 commitments to Jesus Christ.
Cultural Christians are those who embrace the ethics of Christianity that formed the foundation of Western society, which has brought a great deal of benefit to the world. They are convinced of the Christian message but not committed to the Christian Lord. In his first opinion for Christian Daily International, J.John says that Cultural Christianity provides wonderful opportunities for sharing the gospel.
Reputation is something highly prized by the world and those with a public reputation work hard to protect it. The Lively/Baldoni saga is a case in point. From Hollywood to tribal honor cultures, reputation is highly valued. It is the world's pearl of great price, but Jesus considers us his pearl and sacrificed everything including his reputation to purchase it, setting the bar for his followers to sacrifice similarly so that we may thrive.
The world is hurtling toward being ruled once more by mega empires as autocracies reach a global tipping point and takes full control. This outcome was not unexpected even though for many it is lamentable. From his European perspective, regular columnist Jeff Fountain provides insights and hope.
Christianity is becoming increasingly and unfortunately polarized. Conservative and progressive perspectives can be harmonized when correctly understood. This is for the benefit of our faith now and in the future. The pastoral perspective in this opinion explains how.
Iran’s Revolutionary Court sentenced a pregnant Christian woman to 16 years in prison on Saturday (March 8) and also handed harsh punishments to two other converts from Islam, a rights group reported.
The Christian landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, with the center of gravity shifting decisively towards the Global South, particularly Africa. This unprecedented Church growth presents both immense opportunities and considerable challenges, especially for theological education.
