Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. — 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Renaissance: the Power of the Gospel However Dark the Times
By Dr. Os Guinness
From New York City Christian Union
On January 13, 2015, acclaimed author and social critic Dr. Os Guinness was the special guest speaker at the January New York City Christian Union Forum.
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We Shall Not Weary, We Shall Not Rest
By Richard John Neuhaus
From First Things
In January, First Things posted the text from what Robert P. George has called "the greatest pro-life speech ever given."
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De-Judging the Boy Scouts
By Eric Metaxas
From Breakpoint Commentaries
Freedom of religion, freedom of association — these rights are guaranteed by the Constitution. But I guess a guarantee isn't what it used to be. In late January, the Supreme Court of California ruled that, starting January 21, 2016, judges in that state can no longer be affiliated with the Boy Scouts.
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Checkmate Prayer
By Jim Thomforde
From ChristianUnion.org
In his Grace in Practice: A Theology of Everyday Life (Eerdmans, 2007), Paul F.M. Zahl writes, "the more dire the circumstance or checkmate is, the more heartfelt and spontaneous the prayer for help is." I love the image of checkmate because it describes well the human condition.
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Shining Bright and Late Night
By Eileen Scott
From Christian Union: The Magazine
For Columbia student Sarah Sparkman '16, interning for a late-night television show has provided early insight into the workings of the entertainment industry and the challenges of keeping Christ as her first passion.
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A Shocking Lack of Solitude
By Cherie Harder (President of the Trinity Forum)
From The Trinity Forum
Henri Nouwen asserted that "Without solitude it is virtually impossible to live a spiritual life. Solitude begins with a time and place for God, and him alone. If we really believe not only that God exists but also that he is actively present in our lives — healing, teaching, and guiding — we need to set aside a time and space to give him our undivided attention." But why is solidtude so vital — yet difficult?
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Prayer Requests
Praise God that six Harvard Law students involved with Christian Union will attend the Blackstone Legal Fellowship this summer. The program seeks to develop Christian leaders in the legal system to defend and fully protect God-given rights. Please pray for these students as they prepare and grow in their passion for law and the Gospel.
Please pray for the prospective students at each university where Christian Union ministers (Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, Penn, Princeton, Yale and Harvard Law School). Students involved in Christian Union's ministry at Penn have a unique opportunity to be recognized at a Penn "Quaker Days" event because the university has observed that the ministry is a welcoming and healthy organization in which future students could be involved.
Pray for sophomore and junior students who are involved in Christian Union Bible Courses, as they study Acts and gain a broader picture of the first Christian church. Praise God that for some students, their study has spurred on greater boldness, motivation for evangelism and conversations with their non-believing friends.
