Christians observing Ramadan

Is there a difference between pursuing peace with neighbors and assimilation? Is this what being ‘all thing to all people’ looks like?
“This year, a group of “Emergent Christians,” led by one of the United States’ most influential pastors, Brian McLaren have announced they will actually be ‘observing’ the Muslim holy month, along with a Muslim [...]

Africa: The gospel torn — lovingly

He tore his Bible apart…and it was good.

New life from within maximum security prison

In Texas, faith is proving to be the antidote to crime. The state has 156,000 people behind bars, each costing taxpayers $18,000 a year.

Life beyond walls

USA: At least 5% of American adults participate in a house church
Numerous shifts are occurring among church-goers in the USA as many new forms and formats of the local church are springing up. According [...]

Prayer in the Square update

Call to prayer and fasting for this upcoming prayer in Times Square:
Fast with us for Prayer in the Square!
On September 20, thousands of people representing churches and ministries of all denominations will gather in Times Square to pray for one hour to seek God’s forgiveness on behalf of our nation.
We invite all churches and ministries [...]

Kingdom thinking abt buildings

What if church buildings were just…buildings? Even better, what if church buildings were truly seen as Kingdom owned? Well, this is a story about a group of saints who realized this and gave away their building — for free.

Congressman commemorates Watchman Nee

A member of Congress recently paid tribute to Watchman Nee, known for his classic book The Normal Christian Life and the crucial role he played in building the church in China. This is how U.S. Representative Christopher Smith (R-New Jersey) introduced Nee:
Christianity Today magazine recently honored Watchman Nee as one of the 100 most influential [...]

Iranian saints endure

“We will not deny our faith,” declared Marzieh Amirizadeh Esmaeilabad, 30, and Maryam Rustampoor, 27. Their love for Jesus made them targets for the Iranian government’s show trials — a backlash for political unrest.

another “gospel” in texas

Saddens us to read about the appeal to present riches and comfort as the goal of Christ’s message. And it is a shame that His name is being used for lining the pockets of these peddlers.

A beer and the Bible

Groups of Texans are gathering for Bible Study — at the local pub. They chat about the Bible over a brew, providing a non-threatening atmosphere for friends to join in. One group is called Theology on Tap and the other, Austin Inklings.
Source: thestimulist.com