Despite Jesus's warnings, many Christians still have a hard time dealing with disappointments. We know the Scriptures are full of people in deep pain and anguish, but somehow, we still believe that God is only with us when our pockets are overflowing, our stomachs are full, and all seems right and good in the world.
If anything, though, Christians should be the most equipped people to face disappointment. Why? Because Christian belief explains why disappointment exists while also giving us the resources to cope with it: grief. |
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February 10 — Pop quiz: which animal is mentioned more than any other in the Bible? The answer is the humble sheep. Researchers believe the sheep was first domesticated in the Cappadocian region of Turkey some 8,000 years BC. By Biblical times they were used for food, textiles, paper (including Torah scrolls), sacrifices, and more. So important were they to daily life that gods and kings were often referred to as shepherds. (Biblical Archaeology Society) |
| February 11 — Christianity is being embraced in Silicon Valley, led by controversial yet charismatic figures like Peter Thiel. Initiatives like the ACTS 17 Collective, founded by Michelle Stephens, are encouraging tech and entertainment leaders to explore faith in low-stakes, relatable ways such as professional networking events. Opinion remains divided on the sincerity of the trend, especially given the region's history of secularism. (The New York Times) |
| February 12 — The rising popularity of the "social media priest" is creating new opportunities and challenges for Catholic clergy and other religious leaders. Father David Michael Moses, for example, is a millennial priest with nearly a million followers who uses humor and memes to share Catholic teachings. But he acknowledges the challenge of balancing the addictive nature of online influence with traditional pastoral duties. (RNS) |
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As a news writer, I meet a lot of people whose news consumption has gone to one of two extremes: "I feel guilty because I have no idea what's going on in the world," or, "I have an obsessive relationship with the news, and it leaves me angry and anxious."
As Christians we are called to reflect Christ's joy and peace in the world — but how can we provide that witness when the news cycle is so full of divisiveness, doom, gloom, and drivel?
The good news is, there's a better way — a spiritually healthy, fruit-of-the-Spirit-bearing, God-honoring way for Christians to be informed. |
| The last book in the Old Testament, Malachi provides a final call to repentance ahead of the long wait for the Messiah and his messenger. Here's your quick-reference guide to the book. |
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