Articles from 2017
In our digital age, one thing that seems to mark the conclusion of every year is the abundance of “best of” lists making the rounds on the internet. These lists chronicle everything from the best books of the year, to the best movies, songs, cars, employers and even viral videos. As more-than-casual observers of culture, …
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Four months ago I found a lump in my breast. And the Spirit clearly prompted, “This lump is a gift.” This summer was the first time in a decade that I felt well. I was sleeping, I had energy, my usual symptoms of chronic illness were minimal. On top of that, my son’s health had …
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Every year, we release at least three to four new articles per week, not knowing which ones will be the most well received. Though there are articles from past years that continue to be at the top of the list, these are nine articles, written in 2017, that had some of our highest views and reflect …
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Challenges to religious liberty continued to be a major concern throughout 2017. Here are five key developments related to freedom of religion you should know about. 1. Supreme Court backs church in an important religious liberty case In June the U.S. Supreme Court handed down a ruling in one of the most important religious freedom …
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Overwhelmed. Exhausted. Depressed. Panicky. Stressed. Burned out. Broken. Paralyzed. Drowning. Empty. Recognize yourself in any of these words? Maybe in all of them? You’re not alone. These are the most common words I’ve heard Christian women using to describe themselves and their lives. Whatever happened to the words peaceful, calm, joyful, content, quiet, rested, refreshed, …
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Refined by the fire. This has been the history of the church in China. Since the rise of the atheist Communist Party, Chinese Christians have faced incredible persecution at the hands of their government. Yet, the church has persisted and its numbers have grown exponentially. Today, the Chinese church is thought to have anywhere from …
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This is the latest ERLC End-of-Year update as part of our RISE Campaign. Have you ever been in a situation where your child asks you about a complex cultural issue and you don't feel equipped to answer their questions? The ERLC partnered with LifeWay this year to develop a curriculum called Christ-Centered Parenting to equip …
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It’s 5:30 a.m., and I am nestled under a blanket near the Christmas tree. My Bible is open. My hands are hugging a steaming cup of spiced tea. All is calm. All is bright. I sigh happily and think, “Christ was born for this.” Now, it’s 6:30 a.m. I am waking my three boys up …
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