As we near the end of the year of our Lord 2018, it is good to reflect on all that has transpired according to the sovereign plan and providence of our almighty God in this year. That, after all, is what we believe all the events of history are – the unfolding of our God’s perfect plan through His mighty providential hand. And, we also add this, that all these events of history – of 2018 too – are for the salvation of Christ’s church and the good of His redeemed and renewed people.
Many news sources produce year-end summaries of the year’s major stories, which are useful in helping us to reflect on the more significant events of the year. World Magazine (a Christian news source) has also produced its summary of the major stories it reported online throughout 2018. It included this list of 25 items today as part of its “Saturday Series” (which often feature books, writing, reading), and I thought it worth your while to point you to it here.
What follows here is the little blurb that introduced the list; after that I post here the last five news items (which were published at the “top” of the list on their website).
In 2018, WORLD’s online readers were drawn to major cover stories and timely features from the magazine, daily news reports from The Sift, and insightful Saturday Series essays. But issues related to marriage, family, and sexuality were often foremost in the minds of our readers this past year, as the website’s weekly Relations roundup makes multiple appearances in our countdown of the 25 articles that grabbed your attention the most.
25. A long way from home
Before getting lost in a cave, Adul Sam-on found direction for his future at a Thai church and school
by Angela Lu Fulton
July 13 | WORLD Magazine | Features24. Moody Bible Institute leaders resign amid turmoil
Moody Bible Institute announced Wednesday the resignation of President J. Paul Nyquist and Chief Operating Officer Steve Mogck amid ongoing turmoil following staffing cuts
by Leigh Jones
Jan. 11 | WORLD Digital | The Sift23. Willow Creek elders respond to new Hybels accusations
The elders of Willow Creek Community Church in suburban Chicago said in a letter Saturday they could have done a better job holding former Senior Pastor Bill Hybels accountable for inappropriate behavior toward women
by Lynde Langdon
April 23 | WORLD Digital | The Sift22. Facing cultural storms
Six trends that are rapidly reshaping the lives of American Christians
by John S. Dickerson
Nov. 24 | WORLD Digital | Saturday Series21. Turkey seeks life sentence for U.S. pastor
Turkish prosecutors are seeking a life sentence for a U.S. pastor accused of participating in the 2016 coup that attempted to oust Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan
by Leigh Jones
March 13 | WORLD Digital | The Sift
Find the other 20 top stories at the link below.
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