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• Maps shape mental images and destinies of nations and Africa deserves better

  Africa Society & Culture Church & Missions

  6 min read

  The continent of Africa looks different depending on which calculations you choose to make a three dimensional reality into a two dimensional representation, and the choice is largely determined by who is in charge and what narrative they wish to portray. The African Union has decided it is time to take charge and give the world a better perception of the African continent. Jim Olang hopes this will help lift African confidence in the wider world.

• Labor Day is a perfect time to teach children the biblical value of work

  US & Canada Family & Children Society & Culture Church & Missions

  5 min read

  Good habits and great values are modeled to children by their parents. Working alongside a parent or older guardian can be a great way to enable values—and faith—transfer. Labor Day is an ideal time to discuss work with children. Here are some ideas to get the conversation started with children you know.

• Resistance to a Franklin Graham event in Belgium opens up conversations among Evangelicals

  Europe Church & Missions

  5 min read

  Franklin Graham's association with US President Donald Trump has created unease among some Evangelicals in Belgium who are opposing a planned Festival of Hope event in collaboration with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.

• Eugene Peterson suggested that we be unbusy, subversive, and apocalyptic as we fulfil our calling

  Oceania Church & Missions

  5 min read

  According to the late Eugene Peterson, an unbusy person may be highly productive but his or her attitude is such that there is always time to care for others and develop fruit that will last. This is both a subversive act in our day and age and a testimony to our apocalyptic hope.