World’s tallest statue of Jesus planned in Armenia
A business tycoon with political ambitions is planning to build the world’s tallest statue of Jesus Christ in his home country of Armenia.
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The parable of arrivals
After a grueling travel journey we can get to our destination and not actually feel welcome. So it can be with arriving at a church. A sign can welcome people to a building but only people can welcome people into a community. Jesus was extraordinary at making people feel welcome.
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The chemical reaction that induces awe
The controlled use of fire helped develop our humanity. Gathering around fires for warmth and storytelling, singing, teaching, and spiritual rituals became a metaphor for inspiration, spirit, and knowledge. Fire extended human activity into the night with profound implications for learning, productivity and culture. It is worthy of awe.
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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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Palliative care expert challenges governments over six-month timeframe for assisted suicide patients
By Chris EyteAdvocating for assisted suicide on the likelihood of a patient dying within six months has been robustly challenged by a leading palliative care expert who says that no diagnostic tools, tests or clinical examinations can reliably predict such a timeframe.
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French evangelicals issue prayer call as wildfires devastate parts of France
By Chris EyteThe French evangelical alliance CNEF (Conseil National des Évangéliques de France) has issued a rallying cry to evangelicals to mobilise a “spirit of compassion, prayer and support” to communities suffering after devastating wildfires engulfed large areas of France this summer.
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'They want to destroy our country': Christian charity worker sounds alarm on Germany's radicalization crisis
By CDI StaffTwo of Germany's prominent voices on Islamist radicalization are warning that last week's deadly attack on a Berlin Pride parade reflects a crisis far deeper than the actions of a single attacker — one in which, according to a Christian charity worker, the majority of young Muslim men in Germany's most troubled neighborhoods quietly support those intent on overturning the country's democratic order.
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Evangelical pastor in Ceuta calls for prayer as death toll climbs and migrants turn back
By CDI StaffAs the Spanish enclave of Ceuta slowly returns to something like normality, an evangelical pastor in the city is urging Christians worldwide to pray — for the migrants who came, for residents caught in the chaos, and for authorities struggling to respond.
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Evangelical Alliance in Germany marks historic legacy with renewed call for peacebuilding
By Chris EyteThe Evangelical Alliance in Germany (Evangelische Allianz in Deutschland - EAD) is celebrating its legacy this year with commemorative events and a public statement emphasising that peacebuilding is more important than ever amid the continuing war in Ukraine and fears it could spill over into other parts of the continent.
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Tearfund Ireland launches report encouraging churches to support family-based care for vulnerable children
By CDI StaffChristians in Ireland donate an estimated €14 million to €21 million each year to overseas orphanages, even as international child welfare experts and Christian organizations increasingly advocate for family-based care as the best environment for vulnerable children, according to a new report launched by Tearfund Ireland.
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Beware the serpent in the machine
For children and teens, the impact of AI is more than cognitive. It reaches deeply into the adolescent person; their spirituality, convictions, and ultimately the lens through which they interpret truth, all come into play. Our adolescents crave human connection but are easily seduced by a synthetic, readily accessible alternative.
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