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Rush Limbaugh, radio pioneer who shaped American conservatism, dies, By Bob Smietana
PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP/RNS) – Rush Limbaugh, the bombastic and popular radio host who shaped conservative politics for decades, has died.
Pastors: Keep Preaching, By Darryl Dash
Martyn Lloyd-Jones pastored Westminster Chapel in London during World War II. London suffered, with tens of thousands killed or injured. One Sunday, a bomb fell a short distance away while Lloyd-Jones prayed during a service. The sound was tremendous. Windows rattled. Plaster fell. Lloyd-Jones paused for a moment, and then continued to pray.
Christians in Congo face growing violence from Islamic extremists, By Diana Chandler
EASTERN CONGO (BP) – Spiraling Islamic terrorism that has killed more than 100 people in a two-week span in the Democratic Republic of Congo is calling renewed attention to Christian persecution there.
Dear Pandemic-Weary Pastor, By Andrew Hébert
The past year has been the most difficult of the 16 I’ve spent in vocational ministry. The challenges have been overwhelming and exhausting. In some ways it’s been a perfect storm of catastrophes and conflicts as we’ve faced a pandemic, protests, and political division.
Making the Apocalypse Understandable: 7 Keys to Preaching Revelation, By Aaron Earls
Bring up preaching on Revelation and most pastors will give a knowing laugh. Preachers may not be entirely confident on how the world ends, but they know for sure they’ll hear from a church member by the time their sermon series ends.