There seems to be a convergence of issues that could have a profound effect on churches in 2025. Frankly, I could name at least a dozen issues, but these five seem to be the most likely. Their magnitude could be significant as well.
A Time to Mourn, a Time to Dance: The Feast of the Holy Innocents
Every December 28, just a few days after the Feast of the Nativity, the Church remembers these massacred children. Amid the joy and festivity of Christmas, we are invited to reflect on the profound darkness of the world into which Christ was born. The world in which the Word became flesh is not the saccharine, pollyannish setting of Hallmark movies. Christ was born into our world: a broken place of bloodshed and heartbreak.
Christian persecution in India hits record high, says rights body
Violence against Christians in India has reached unprecedented levels, with 745 incidents reported through November 2024, according to data released by the United Christian Forum (UCF), a Delhi-based civil society organisatioBleak outlook for US farmers – and Trump tariffs could make it worsen. The figure marks a significant increase from previous years, with documented incidents rising steadily from 127 in 2014 to 734 in 2023. The data, collected through UCF's toll-free helpline, shows a nearly six-fold increase over the past decade.
Bleak outlook for US farmers – and Trump tariffs could make it worse
Many US midwestern grain farmers will lose money this year after reaping a bumper crop, and the outlook for their future income is bleak.
Why an article on the economic outlook for US farmers? What affects US farmers, affects rural communities and what affects rural communities affects churches in those communities.Jesus Illustrated His Sermons: Shouldn't We Follow His Example?
Discover how one of our Lord's faous sayings was actually a vivid, up-to-date illustration.
How To Be A Great Backup Singer
It’s one thing to have a great voice. It is quite another to possess the skills it takes to make your worship leader want to schedule you as often as possible. Here are some solid tips on how to improve as a backup singer.
5 Reasons I’m Starting To Read a Paper Bible Again
Here are five reasons I’m going to begin reading more from my paper Bible.
Be Committed to Leave a Legacy
Who do you want to be remembered after you die? What legacy would you want to leave others behind? What kind of impact do you wish to leave others with whom you interacted?
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