For You are the LORD Most High over all the earth; You are exalted far above all gods.
— Psalm 97:9
What Makes a Human, Human?
By Scott B. Rae and Sean McDowell, with Os GuinnessFrom Think Biblically
Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith and Culture describes itself as a "weekly podcast that offers Christian perspectives on some of the most significant issues facing today's church and culture." In this episode, noted speaker, author, and social commentator Os Guinness discusses his new book, Last Call for Liberty, and explores the polarization in America and important differences in ideas about freedom.Listen Now >
Fewer Sex Partners Means a Happier Marriage
By Olga KhazanFrom The Atlantic
Conventional wisdom, according to this article in The Atlantic, is that having more sexual partners is conducive to greater happiness. The author evinces surprise at sociologists’ findings that Americans with fewer sexual partners are most likely to report being in a “very happy” marriage. Read this reflection on the Institute for Family Studies’ recent findings, as the author ponders that “people who have had sex with fewer people seem to be more satisfied after they tie the knot.”
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Columbia Ministry Center
By Sarah CampFrom ChristianUnion.org
It was a celebration more than five years in the making. On Saturday, October 13, 2018, nearly 70 Christian Union leadership, faculty, financial partners, and friends marked a joyous dedication of the new ministry center at Columbia. Festivities included a dedication ceremony, brunch, and tours of the new facility.Read Now >
The Sum of Your Loves
By Justin Woyak
From ChristianUnion.org
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Eugene Peterson Has Completed His Long Obedience
By Kate ShellnuttFrom Christianity Today
Eugene Peterson has completed his “long obedience in the same direction.”The Presbyterian pastor, best known for authoring The Message Bible, died [Monday] at age 85, a week after entering hospice care for complications related to heart failure and dementia.
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Prayer Requests
UNIVERSITY MINISTRIES
This fall, all undergraduate students in Christian Union Bible courses, at all campuses, are studying Hebrews. Pray for the students involved in these Bible courses that they would maintain their commitment to studying the Scriptures, that their minds would be opened to God’s truth, and that they would experience deep renewal and spiritual growth. Pray for our faculty that they would have insight and wisdom to communicate the love of God as they teach.
CITY MINISTRIES
Please pray for our ministry leaders in both New York City and Washington, DC, as they lead Bible studies, discipleship groups, serve as mentors, and organize events. Pray for their growth in righteousness and obedience as Christians, and for diligence and discernment as those entrusted with the care of others. We are so thankful for these men and women willing to spend time and care for the sake of the kingdom.
DAY & NIGHT
As October comes to an end, so does the Great Experiment. The Great Experiment strengthened many people as over 4,500 America Christians made commitments to pursue God in greater devotion. Pray that this movement will grow dramatically. Pray that there will be a new level of vigor and boldness to spread the Gospel.
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