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500 years after Tyndale, Bible translators are still dying for the Word
By , Op-ed contributor “Nothing is more tragic and disastrous for any man or tribe on earth than not to have the Bible,” said Rev. Vumthang Sitlhou. They were words he lived by. Just a few months ago, armed men ambushed Rev. Sitlhou’s vehicle after a church gathering in northern India, killing him and two fellow pastors in a deliberate and evil attack. Rev Sitlhou had spent years revising the Bible in Thadou, a language spoken by just 350,000 people.
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Podcast: What We Can Learn from the Prayers of Church History (Zach Carter and Jonathan Arnold)
This article is part of the The Crossway Podcast series. Why You Need Prayers from Church History In this episode, Zach Carter and Jonathan Arnold talk through the importance of understanding corporate prayer throughout history and the value of looking to past written prayers as a treasury of wisdom that teaches us how to live before God.
Prayers of Old Remind Us That We Are Not Alone
God Has Been Faithful Looking at prayers that came from those before us was just an opportunity for me personally to dive into where the church has been and to understand that we’re not alone. We have been able to walk through our faith, in a way, that the church has done in the past. I’ve been able to see how God is faithful through all generations and recognize that we don’t have to reinvent the wheel.
3 Prayers of Thanksgiving from History
Prayers to Pray on Thanksgiving Many Christians have a desire to pray but don’t know where to start or struggle to have a consistent prayer life. As we draw near to Thanksgiving, use these written prayers from the past as examples to help give you words to express your gratitude to God. Prayer of Thanksgiving The Didache (ca. 100) Holy Father, we thank you for your holy name, which you have caused to dwell in our hearts.
God Used This Broken Pastor-and He Can Use You Too
God Uses Imperfect People To ask a historian to pick a favorite person from church history is really tough because there are so many of them. I really enjoy getting to know people and how God has used them, how they have worked specifically in God’s church over time. One of the things that I struggle with as a historian is trying to make sure that I’m not idolizing individuals.
Crossway+ Special: 40% Off Gifts for Father’s Day
Gift Ideas for Dad Now through Father’s Day, June 16, 2024, Crossway+ members receive 40% off select books and Bibles that are perfect for fathers and father figures in your life. This exclusive offer applies to the following: Cloud of Witnesses edited by Jonathan W. Arnold and Zachariah M. Carter Be Thou My Vision (Gift Edition) by Jonathan Gibson ESV Men’s Study Bible in any cover style Not a Crossway+ member? Sign up for free. Editors Jonathan W. Arnold and Zachariah M.
How to Pray for Open Hands
We are incapable of “opening our hands” to receive what God has promised to give for fear that we might lose what we think we have grasped. And so we pray with Jeremy Taylor that God would “open our hands for us. And [that he would] not only open [our] hand, but also open [our] mouth. And not only [our] mouth, but [our] heart also.” We are dependent upon divine action. You have called me to open my hand so that You can fill it. But I would not open my hand.
How to Pray for Open Hands
This article is part of the How to Pray series. Prayer for Open Hands You have called me to open my hand so that You can fill it. But I would not open my hand. I held the world tightly and kept my hand shut. I would not let it go. But, please God, open my hand for me. And do not only open my hand, but also open my mouth. And not only my mouth, but my heart also. Grant that I may know nothing but You, that I may count everything as loss compared to You, and that I may strive to be conformed to You.
10 Prayers from History to Pray for Your Loved Ones
1. A Prayer for Loved Ones I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now. And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.
Why Use Written Prayers? A Personal Reflection
Scruples Over Written Prayers Several years ago, my wife, Lindsay, and I were asked to lead a Sunday morning prayer at a church we had only recently joined. The worship leader’s instructions were short and sweet: follow the usual pattern of the church that we had seen over the past several months. We were honored to lead our new church family in such a significant way.
Cloud of Witnesses
Edited by Jonathan W. Arnold, Zachariah M. Carter ... Show All A Comprehensive Anthology of Prayers and Petitions throughout Church History Throughout history, Christians have sought guidance to bolster their spiritual walk with Christ and life of prayer. Even Christ’s disciples would ask, “Lord, teach us to pray” (Luke 11:1). But in our current individualistic culture, it’s almost too easy to neglect the wisdom of those who came before us.
Strengthen Your Prayer Life with an Assist from Past Pray-ers
Desire May Not Be Enough Have you ever sat in front of a blank sheet of paper and wished you could paint? US President Dwight Eisenhower desired to but could not paint, so he made use of templates designed for children called paint-by-number kits to learn how to paint. Many of his paintings—along with those of his administration such as Nelson Rockefeller, J. Edgar Hoover, and General Andrew Goodpaster—hang in Eisenhower’s Presidential Museum.
Conferences Archives
News April 2021 News > Conferences Conference explores Baptist Confession of Faith It was a pleasure to gather with brothers and sisters from different parts of the world for an online conference studying the historical and contemporary significance of the Second London Baptist Confession of Faith. The conference was organised by the directors of the new publishing house, Parrēsia.
‘Nomadland,’ the American West and a parable for uncertain times
There is a beautifully shot scene in the middle of Chloe Zhao’s “Nomadland” in which Fern, the film’s protagonist (played by the incomparable Frances McDormand), reaches the geological formations of Badlands National Park in South Dakota and explores its natural wonders — the sun hitting her face and shining off the rocks in a way that is almost completely immersive for the audience.
Introducing Alice Wu: A Q&A with the director of ‘The Half of It’ | The Stanford Daily
Stanford Arts has brought in a number of notable alumni to chat about their work in the arts through the “Live From Their Living Room” series. Aptly co-presented by the Asian American Activities Center this Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month, one alum stood out in particular. In mid-May, the same month that her film “The Half of It” premiered on Netflix, Stanford Arts spoke with Alice Wu (BS ‘90, MS ‘92).
Letter to the Editor: Learning from the Black Death
I read with concern and some disappointment the letter entitled “Finding parallels between COVID-19 and black death (April 4).” To begin, the Black Death was not a European phenomenon. It was, like COVID-19, a global pandemic that rocked Europe, Asia and North Africa. Its origins are disputed, and the author’s attribution to China is an unfortunate reminder of the anti-Chinese rhetoric and broader xenophobia that has grown in the U.S. in response to COVID-19.
The 2020 Oscars in Conversation
Thoughts on the nominees JONATHAN: The Academy should be ashamed of their nominations this year. They did do a few things right. Antonio Banderas getting Best Actor for his career-best performance in “Pain and Glory” is a relief, as is Florence Pugh’s presence in Best Supporting Actress for “Little Women.” It’s always appreciated when Oscar voters recognize talent in foreign language films like Banderas’s film, as well as young and rising talent in people like Pugh.
Is Christianity better sung than said?
Music and Faith By Jonathan Arnold Boydell, 288pp, £30/$40 Few readers of this magazine would, I imagine, challenge the idea that music is a Good Thing with a proper place in liturgy. It hardly seems a controversial statement. And it might not seem to warrant a 288-page book to argue the point. But then, Jonathan Arnold’s Music and Faith isn’t exactly an argument.
Opinion: User fees for water and wastewater encourage wise behaviour
"User fees for water and wastewater help drive better environmental and economic outcomes, especially when the price we pay reflects the true cost of the service and the amount we use," Justin Leroux and Jonathan Arnold write. Tannis Toohey / Postmedia files Share Adjust Comment Print Canadians are a water-loving people and are very proud of our freshwater resources. Canadians also benefit from world-class municipal water and wastewater services.
Ramping up: Ambitious climate policy returns to British Columbia
It’s been a pivotal few weeks for provincial climate policy. Ontario released its new climate strategy last week, scaling back provincial targets and replacing its cap-and-trade system with a mix of regulations, subsidies, and a pricing system for heavy emitters. Yesterday, the coalition government in British Columbia released its own newly-minted CleanBC strategy.
Society for American Baseball Research
Longtime scout Joe Stephenson once called Ken Brett "a combination of George Brett [his brother], Fred Lynn, and Roger Maris. He was the best prospect that I ever saw."1 Ken Brett's numbers never quite lived up to the reputation.
Water Policy: Hot and Thirsty in British Columbia
British Columbia is parched and veiled in a haze of smoke and ash. Records for the number and size of wild fires, low water reservoir levels, and extreme temperatures have been smashed in recent weeks. The month of June is now predicted to be the hottest on record. Metro Vancouver, home to over half of the provincial population, is at the lowest reservoir levels since 1987, and it’s only the beginning of July.
Society for American Baseball Research
Longtime scout Joe Stephenson once called Ken Brett “a combination of George Brett [his brother], Fred Lynn, and Roger Maris. He was the best prospect that I ever saw.”1 Ken Brett’s numbers never quite lived up to the reputation.
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