Advent calls us to act where we can, advocate where we must, and trust that God’s new heaven and new earth will make all things right.

Jesus came not to condemn but to make the world whole, so that you might have an abundant life, to seek out and save those who have gotten themselves in the wrong place, and to testify to God’s truth.

Each Friday in The Christian Citizen, we publish a Religion News Roundup with summaries of religion news stories and links for those who want to read more.

Since October 7, 2023, multi-faith efforts around peace in Palestine and Israel have been more challenging than ever, with efforts across religious divides being viewed as normalization or a lack of loyalty to one’s own heritage or traditions.

My recent disability experiences have helped me to see how poorly prepared most of our churches are to serve their disabled members.