Every time a new conflict erupts on the world stage, my social media feed lights up. Within hours, the posts multiply, reactions videos surface, and the comments go crazy.
In the midst of all of this Christians are often trying to make sense of the headlines in real time. They look at their social media platforms and they are bombarded with Christian influencers and Bible teachers calling the church to action. And when there is talk of large-scale war, you can be assured the end-times prophecy charts make the rounds. Now, some of the responses are genuinely biblical and helpful. Others, if I'm being honest, are deeply unwise and lack discernment.
So let me ask the real question underneath all of it: How do we, as followers of Jesus, make sense of the chaos, division, and conflict we see playing out among the nations of the world?
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Calligraphy Exhibition Features 70-meter Gospel of John Scroll — Apr. 28: A calligraphy exhibition in Los Angeles, led by Korean American artist Kim Chang-soon (Laura Kim), featured a remarkable 70-meter-long (230 ft.) handwritten scroll of the Gospel of John. The project, completed over a year of daily writing and prayer, was the centerpiece of Kim’s solo exhibition showcasing over 50 works from her 70-year career, reflecting themes of faith, perseverance, and artistic discipline. (Christian Daily)
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Biblical Epic Based on Daniel Scheduled to Release This Fall — Apr. 29: Another biblical epic is headed our way this year. Daniel: The Fiery Furnace, set to hit theaters on September 11, 2026, stars Mena Massoud (Aladdin) as the prophet Daniel and Elijah Alexander (The Chosen) as the king of Babylon. The film explores Daniel’s rise in Babylon during exile and the dramatic story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego’s refusal to worship the king’s decree, even under the threat of a fiery furnace. (RELEVANT)
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Sacred Thread Documentary Series Available Free for a Limited Time — Apr. 29: Angel Studios is providing free access to the groundbreaking documentary series The Sacred Thread, for a limited time. Hosted by Brad Gray, The Sacred Thread explores the Lord’s Prayer in its original historical, cultural, and geographic context through a seven-part, high-production-value series that combines on-location storytelling, accessible scholarship, and stunning cinematography. (The Sacred Thread)
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Here’s your Bible Gateway verse-of-the-day calendar for the month of May! Click each link to read the verse in your preferred translation — or scroll to the bottom to download the image (or PDF) of all verse references.
Plus — a closer look at one of this month's verses, 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18, using the NIV Woman's Study Bible in Bible Gateway Plus. How can anyone "rejoice always" — especially in difficult seasons?
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Several years ago, I had the opportunity to spend time in Rome. It’s hard to explain how full of history and beauty that city is. In a tour of the Vatican, we walked through the Gallery of the Tapestries — an 800-foot-long room with wall-to-wall tapestries depicting scenes from the life of Jesus. The guide talked a bit about where each tapestry came from and how they were made.
I was shocked to see that behind the beautiful images, the backs were a knotted mess — beauty brought forth from chaos.
That's what Jesus is up to. In Matthew 5:3–10, we see what Jesus is committed to accomplishing.
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I grew up in a church where nearly all the sermons were from the letters of the apostle Paul. We loved Paul. Those whose heritage lands squarely in the Reformation like ours have a theology very dependent upon the apostle Paul. By more than one he has been described as the greatest theologian ever.
But not everyone likes Paul. Some scholars have argued that he never compromised in debates, that he was insensitive, and that he was therefore nothing short of thick-skinned. He had learned to dodge the darts of criticism with skill.
Yet, that’s not the apostle Paul that I see in his most personally revealing letter, 2 Corinthians.
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The Lie You Don't Know You Believe
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Jennie Allen pulls back the curtain on the enemy's oldest trick—and shows you how to dismantle it with the spiritual authority you already have in Christ.
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