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Poverty, Divine Providence, and Our Future
Wars rage across the Middle East and Eastern Europe. Yet, these violent conflicts, as horrific as they are, only mirror the silent wars raging within many of our own hearts — wars of despair, doubt, and desperation. Deep within, I carry a deep…
God’s Arms Around The World
By The Stream Published on October 29, 2025 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIEqr-9diXc In this 14-minute video, James encourages you to be the expression of God’s love and character to impact people both near and far. Like the article? Share it…
10 Ways That ‘Democratic Socialism’ Conflicts with the Gospel
In recent years, a growing number of political voices have revived the concept of democratic socialism—the belief that the government should redistribute wealth, regulate production, and guarantee equality through collective ownership or heavy…
If We Really Care for the Poor, We’ll Have to Get Political
Suppose an Evangelical church believes that helping the poor is the believer’s obligation and we should not ascribe this responsibility to the government. To demonstrate this conviction, the church holds bi-annual events reaching out to the poor…
Joel Chernoff: Serving the People of Israel Through The Joseph Project
An episode of Conversations with Christians Engaged — a podcast dedicated to helping believers continue walking in faith while navigating the muddy ways of politics and culture. By The Stream Published on October 12, 2025…
President Trump Channels Both Hamlets in Dressing Down the UN
In the opening act of Hamlet, scene 4, Shakespeare’s most famous character critiques his stepfather, King Claudius, for “heavy-headed revel” that was leaving Denmark “traduced and taxed of other nations.” President Donald Trump did likewise to…