From rumors of revival, to religious resistance to ICE, to the inauguration of New York City’s first Muslim mayor, 2026 promises to be an interesting year for religion reporting.
As religion's political influence grows, these faith voices are likely to draw attention in 2026
Religion played a role in some of the biggest political stories of the past year. That’s likely to continue in 2026, as clergy and politicians say their public policy actions are shaped by faith.
The story of New Year’s resolutions
1 January is when people traditionally start the new year with a fresh resolution. This is the story....
Rethinking resolutions: From self-improvement to community transformation
There's nothing inherently wrong with personal growth. The problem is when it becomes the entire story.
Walking Like Jesus
When we turn to the Bible, one of the words we find the authors using again and again to describe the ongoing relationship we have with God is “walk.” And if that’s true, then surely it’s not too much to think that as we “walk” with Jesus, we become familiar with the manner of his walking. Moreover, we also want to emulate that way of walking. His pace tells us much about his priorities and, therefore, what our priorities should also be.
So what is it about the pace of Jesus that we should seek to emulate? At least these three things....
Old Advice for a New Year
Throughout the centuries, pastors and theologians have used the opportunity of the new year to encourage believers. Let’s listen to their advice for the year ahead.
How Healthy Is Your Soul? Six Questions for a New Year
...at the end of a new year, on the edge of another, let’s stop to take some spiritual vitals. How healthy is your soul?
VOICES: Why you should set up your spiritual tripod
Compare spiritual growth to a tripod. All three legs of the tripod are essential to becoming spiritually mature.
While reading the Bible, prayer, and going to church are important, we would do well not to neglect the other means of grace such as the Lord's Supper, works of mercy, and spiritual conversations. I do not see how we can grow spiritually if we also neglect to frame and fashion our lives according to the teaching of Christ.
