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New today from the Century: The new face of urban ecumenism, remembering the Nairobi embassy bombing, more.

“Nairobi has been bombed,” said Amina Bakari, my Kenyan host mother. I'd woken up late that morning 15 years ago.

In the fifth row first seat there was a slight boy named Matthew. He could not sit still under any circumstances whatsoever.

If we're to take a negative route to reach a positive outcome, we will need an experienced and thoughtful guide. Few are better equipped for this task than Douglas John Hall.

Isabella Blanchard at Virginia Theological Seminary's Center for the Ministry of Teaching, wrote a series of Study Guides for several God Complex Radio episodes. She highlighted many of our favorite episodes and made them available as downloadable PDFs.

I sometimes envy my colleagues whose denominations have already fought this issue out, voted and moved on. We Disciples don't work that way.

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The most pernicious theological temptation is projection....

Isabella Blanchard highlighted many of our favorite episodes, creating thoughtful questions and making them available as downloadable PDFs.

The Friends of the Earth Middle East scored a victory this summer when some 9 million cubic meters of fresh water per year started flowing into the Jordan River.

New today (and yesterday) from the Century: LGBT Disciples, Protestant book recommendations, praying the Daily Office, more.

In recent years, some very good cautions have emerged concerning talk of “heavenly cities” and dissatisfaction with our “earthly” home. Preaching in such a way that emphasizes a city to come brings with it a host of dangers.

Here's the thing about committing yourself to a daily discipline....

What we read matters. But what should we read? Matthew Hedstrom describes Protestant angst amid the information overload of the early 20th century.

Fans of a beloved contemporary Christian hymn won’t find any satisfaction in a new church hymnal....

I was at a youth retreat and a senior in high school asked me, “Who are your inspirations when it comes to public speaking?"

With some reluctance, I decided to read Proof of Heaven. I was surprised when my first reaction was positive.

Jonathan Eshiloni Mumena will eagerly tell you about his ivory Star of David ring and the Texas flag on his tie....

My husband and I called 911 recently, in the middle of the night, because we were afraid our one-year-old son was having trouble breathing....