
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for January 2
THE LIGHT AND GLORY OF GOD Luke 2:25-35 Simeon was promised he would not die before seeing the Messiah. (25-27a)

Assassinated Christian lawmaker in Pakistan honored 14 years after death
Bhatti, an ardent advocate for a diverse, multicultural and multireligious society, was assassinated on March 2, 2011, by Taliban militants outside his mother’s home in the federal capital, Islamabad.

First-person: Remembering humorist Jeanne Robertson
I’ve done some great interviews in my time with TAB Media, but I’ve never had someone take so much time

Study: Mainline pastors less likely to hold historic Christian doctrine
According to the National Survey of Religious Leaders report, “Clergy who lead predominantly white mainline Protestant churches are much less likely to hold traditionally orthodox Christian beliefs than clergy in any other group.”

‘Deep anguish and alarm’: Group condemns lawmaker offering reward for attacking Christians
India’s Catholic bishops this week strongly condemned law enforcement for failing to prosecute a state legislator who publicly offered up to $12,663 USD (1.1 million rupees) for violent attacks on Christian leaders.

Missouri pastor celebrates 50 years at Noix Creek Baptist Church
Though some pastors have been in ministry for 50 years, few stay in the same congregation for half a century. Charles Moore, 87, was honored Aug. 5 on his 50-year anniversary by his church, the local association and friends.

First person: Navigating ‘rising tsunami of AI-fabricated news’
I regularly hear the voice of William D. Downs Jr. echoing in my mind. Dr. Downs was the department chair

Russian education department closes 4 Protestant seminaries
MOSCOW, Russia — Four Protestant theological institutions in Russia have either had their higher education licenses revoked or annulled or