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Obama’s Spiritual Advisor Releases President’s Daily Devotionals
Obama’s Spiritual Advisor Releases President’s Daily Devotionals

Joshua Dubois shares daily devotionals he sent President Obama over several years.

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CultureJonathanOctober 22, 2013abortion, Barack Obama, Bible, Democrat, Jonathan Merritt, Joshua Dubois, Michelle Obama, politics, pro-choice, pro-life, Republican
Sarah Cunningham Says Do-Gooders Can Avoid Burnout
Sarah Cunningham Says Do-Gooders Can Avoid Burnout

Author Sarah Cunningham helps us avoid the pitfalls of service and ministry.

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CultureJonathanOctober 18, 2013books, burnout, Christianity, christians, church, churches, discouragement, good, interviews, Jesus, Jonathan Merritt, leadership, Ministry, momentum, Moody publishers, Sarah Cunningham, social change, social entrepeneurship
God in Gotham: 16 Christians Making a Difference in NYC
God in Gotham: 16 Christians Making a Difference in NYC

New York is experiencing a rise in "born again" Christians.

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CultureJonathanOctober 18, 2013Anthony Bradley, Barna, Barna Research, church, church attendance, cities, data, Gabe Lyons, Jim Cymbala, Jon Tyson, Jonathan Merritt, Kathy Keller, King’s College, Michael Luo, New York City, polls, Q conference, Rebecca Lyons, Redeemer Presbyterian, survey, Tim Keller, trends
American Christian in Iraq Works to Save Lives
American Christian in Iraq Works to Save Lives

Jeremy Courtney talks about building bridges in Iraq.

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CultureJonathanOctober 18, 2013foreign policy, Islam, Jeremy Courtney, John Kerry, Jonathan Merritt, Love, peace, politics, Preemptive Love Coalition, violence, War
Bestselling Author Says Christians Should Wield Power for Good
Bestselling Author Says Christians Should Wield Power for Good

Andy Crouch says power isn't a bad thing after all.

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CultureJonathanOctober 15, 2013Andy Crouch, authority, books, Christianity, Christianity Today, christians, church, control, creation care, environmentalism, Intervarsity Press, interviews, John Howard Yoder, Jonathan Merritt, leadership, Nietzsche, peace, poverty, power, powerlessness, Relevant Magazine, salvation, trends
Government Shutdown May Drive More Young Christians from GOP
Government Shutdown May Drive More Young Christians from GOP

The Republican-led shutdown may have unintended effects.

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CultureJonathanOctober 15, 2013A Faith of Our Own, conservative, culture wars, Democrats, GOP, government shutdown, hispanic voters, Jonathan Merritt, liberal, Matt Lewis, Michelle Bachmann, partisanship, political, politics, polls, Public Religion Research, Republicans, Richard John Neuhaus, survey, trends, voters, voting
‘Jesus (Still) Hates Religion’: An Interview with Jefferson Bethke
‘Jesus (Still) Hates Religion’: An Interview with Jefferson Bethke

YouTube sensation Jefferson Bethke explains why he still hates religion.

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CultureJonathanOctober 15, 2013Art, books, church, interviews, Jefferson Bethke, Jesus, Jesus > Religion, Jonathan Merritt, poetry, religion, social media, technology, theology, trends, videos, youth, YouTube
Why I Am Moving to New York City
Why I Am Moving to New York City

Jonathan explains why he's moving to the Big Apple.

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CultureJonathanOctober 14, 2013Art, Atlanta, Big Apple, change, Culture, diversity, Georgia, Jonathan Merritt, Kingdom, moving, Music, New York, New York City, O- Henry, Religion News Service, South, Writing
NBA’s Jeremy Lin Talks About Faith, Fame, and Racism
NBA’s Jeremy Lin Talks About Faith, Fame, and Racism

Basketball superstar Jeremy Lin talks to RNS' Jonathan Merritt.

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CultureJonathanOctober 7, 2013athletics, basketball, Christianity, ESPN, faith, Jeremy Lin, Jonathan Merritt, NBA, New York Knicks, opportunity, Race, Racism, sports, success
Billy Graham’s grandson takes Christians to task
Billy Graham’s grandson takes Christians to task

Jonathan interviews Tullian Tchividjian.

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CultureJonathanOctober 3, 2013Christianity, Coral Ridge Presbyterian, D- James Kennedy, evangelicalism, grace, Jonathan Merritt, law, Love, One Way Love, theology, Tullian Tchvidjian
Three Reasons the U.S. Church Ignores Christian Persecution
Three Reasons the U.S. Church Ignores Christian Persecution

Millions of Christians are being persecuted but some in the church ignore it.

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CultureJonathanOctober 3, 2013Christianity, christians, culture wars, Daily Beast, economy, Injustice, Islam, Kirsten Powers, media, Middle East, oppression, persecution, Pew Research, politics, poll, recession
Faithful to The End: An Interview with Eugene Peterson
Faithful to The End: An Interview with Eugene Peterson

One of America's best known theologians reflects on 81 years of life and ministry.

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CultureJonathanOctober 2, 2013age, Aging, Bible, bible translation, books, Christianity, church, Church membership, Death, Eugene Peterson, faithfulness, Jesus, Jonathan Merritt, life, Ministry, Nietzche, obedience, old age, Pastor, pastoring, Scripture, seminary, Spirituality, The Message, theology, Writing
Jeremiah 29:11 is Not About You
Jeremiah 29:11 is Not About You

The famous verse is one of the most misunderstood.

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CultureJonathanOctober 2, 2013Bible, Bride of Christ, Christian, church, churches, Devotional, God’s will, gospel, hermeneutics, interpretation, Israel, Jeremiah, Jesus, Jonathan Merritt, Old Testament, prophecy, prophets, prosperity, Scripture, sermon, theology
Myth of the Perfect Family: An Interview with Elisa Morgan
Myth of the Perfect Family: An Interview with Elisa Morgan

Former president of Mothers of Preschoolers shares her family's dirty laundry.

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CultureJonathanOctober 2, 2013children, Elisa Morgan, family, Jonathan Merritt, kids, Marriage, mother, mothering, Mothers of Preschoolers International, parenting, perfection, preschool
 

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