World: Can We Have Some Good News?

Source: Christian Today, January 16, 2023

If you can’t bear to watch or read the news, you’re not alone.

Newly published research shows that more than seven out of ten news publishers are concerned about increasing levels of “news avoidance.”

More and more people are turning away from the news because it’s just too difficult to take. And that may present an opportunity for Christians to present our life-giving gospel message.

How guilty are we of scrolling past bad news on our social media feed, switching off the TV or radio, or pausing a podcast when the subject matter becomes tough to take? [But it’s] important for Christians to be aware of events and trends across the globe, to enable us to pray intelligently and support organizations and people working to make the world a better place.

In a world that is turning away from bad news, we have good news to offer. Our mission is to present this good news in ways that can catch the attention of a distracted world that’s tired of the gloom and looking for something better.

Read the full story. and see a resource it references, the journalism, media, and technology trends and predictions 2023 report (The Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism).

Here’s some good news: Asbury Revival Passes 100 Consecutive Hours: People Don’t Want to Leave (Christian Headlines, from several days ago). This is also an event getting lots of coverage both in Christian news sources and on social media. You might appreciate the updates from Asbury New Testament professor Craig Keener.

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