profile

Faith on View

🌎 In a tense Minnesota, Christians help immigrant neighbors


January 31, 2026

Informing the Mind & Enriching the Soul

First time reading? Sign up here



IN THE NEWS

In a tense Minnesota, Christians help immigrant neighbors

When word first spread that federal immigration agents had shot and killed Minnesotan Alex Pretti on Saturday in Minneapolis, a group of Hispanic evangelical pastors was meeting in a church basement nearby Minneapolis police chief Brian....


‘Not shrinking everywhere’: What the Amish and Mennonites can teach us about church Growth

How does Christianity grow? This is a question that should be vital for Christians, especially since the Great Commission makes growing Christianity one of the most important concerns. But do we really know? Sure, an industry of church growth....

March for Life airs tensions with Trump's 'flexibility' on Hyde Amendment

Gathering for the annual March for Life on the National Mall on Friday (Jan. 23), the anti-abortion demonstrators from every corner of the country listened patiently as the event’s organizers praised Vice President JD Vance, who addressed the march....


A passport and a whistle become daily accessories in Minneapolis

What’s it like to be living in Minneapolis today? I asked my former colleague, Ron Kiener, a Minneapolis native who returned to the city after his retirement to be near two of his grown children. “It’s oppressively insane here. It’s even taken....


United Methodist clinic cares for migrants on difficult journey

For Marie Joseph and her family, a migrant assistance center and United Methodist clinic in Danlí provided a respite on a long and arduous journey. “We arrived very tired,” said Joseph, 32, who asked that her real name not be used in this story....



FROM FAITH ON VIEW

Are You Okay?

“Are you okay?” Reportedly, those were the last words of Alex Pretti as he sought to protect two women who were being assaulted by government agents. I am not okay. No one should be okay right now. We all saw it. We saw it from multiple angles....


Faith leaders confront ICE in Minneapolis amid deportation surge

Hundreds of clergy from across the U.S. gathered in Minneapolis on January 22 to protest ongoing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions under Operation Metro Surge. The event, part of a larger faith-based effort to resist...


Bent over at Bethesda, listening to the night

You’re not swearing when you say it’s been a Hell of a year. You put it down on paper, and it doesn’t look like much. But things add up. Things bleed you, leave you weak. You find reservoirs of faith, but in all honesty, at times you’re diving deep...


Upgrade your Inbox with Newsletters loved by Faith on View Daily readers!

Looking for more great writing in your inbox? Discover other newsletters that our audience loves to read.

Explore here.


COMMENTARY

Authority Is a Responsibility, Not an Excuse

Forget about immigration policy for a second. Like it or not, President Donald Trump’s victory in 2024 came in no small part because most Americans preferred his approach to border security generally and deportation specifically. Let’s even say...


MLK as Academic & Theologian: Two Lesser Known Texts

This morning, I listened to a live conversation about the history and theology of MLK between Dr. Christina Edmondson and Rev. Dr. Mika Edmondson , two people whom I truly admire and have learned so much from. Mika is an MLK scholar...


Why Are More People Choosing Paper in a Digital World?

Recent reports indicate that many Chicago residents are pushing back against all this demanding noise, demanding more and becoming more in a simple, silent way: by rediscovering the slow, steady, rhythmic joys of writing… on actual paper, with....


Journaling while the world burns

A month or so ago I had a dream. In the dream, someone told me they used to love my writing. “You used to write so powerfully — so raw, so full of emotion. And then you changed.” When I woke up from my dream, I knew my poor brain was just....


What Are You Waiting For?

All of us are waiting for something. The reason we’re all waiting is because none of us is all-powerful. Since we’re not omnipotent, we can’t make everything happen instantly—and so, we wait. Human beings have entire structures built for...


Quicklinks:


Pay What You Want

Faith on View is (and always will be) free thanks to the generous support of our patrons. Join them through a one-time gift or a continuing pledge. Thank you for supporting our mission!

Please Support Faith on View


Check out our Swag!

You can now get Faith on View merchandise sent straight to you. This is a great way to support us and get items you will use or wear. Also, check back regularly because we have more merchandise we are planning on adding soon.

Take a look at our Faith on View Merch


Daily Reflections for a Life of Faith

Whispers of Grace is a series of personal reflections written by Rondall Reynoso, a long-time Christian, scholar of religion, and an artist. Each reflection begins with a Bible verse, continues with some honest thoughts about life and faith, and closes with a simple prayer.

Subscribe to Whispers of Grace


GOOD NEWS

New anthology rewrites the story of homelessness

Writers with lived experience of hardship have united for a groundbreaking new anthology aiming to reshape perceptions of homelessness and poverty. More Than One Story, curated by the arts and social justice charity Cardboard Citizen ...


How God Behind Bars pulled off Daddy Daughter dance at Angola Prison

For the first time ever, a daddy-daughter dance was hosted at Louisiana State Penitentiary, also known as the infamous Angola Prison. The fathers, who had not seen their daughters in years, stood in fitted tuxedos as they waited to be...


Share with friends, get cool stuff!

Have friends who'd love our newsletter too? Give them your unique referral link (below) and get an awesome reward when they subscribe.

[RH_REFLINK GOES HERE]

Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Linkedin Email

PS: You have referred [RH_TOTREF GOES HERE] people so far

See how many referrals you have

Disclaimers: 1) Faith on View Daily aims to share compelling conversations within the Christian community. Inclusion within the newsletter does not equal endorsement. 2) Some links may include affiliate relationships where Faith on View might receive a share of the profit.


Want to sponsor Faith on View Daily?

Subscribe | Become a Patron | Advertise

2035 Glenwood Dr. NW, Cleveland, TN 37311
Unsubscribe · Manage Preferences

Faith on View

100% free daily newsletter sharing news & commentary from broad Christian perspectives. We share from 300+ sources so you can make up your own mind—a 4-minute read.

Share this page