Since 1900, the Christian Century has published reporting, commentary, poetry, and essays on the role of faith in a pluralistic society.
© 2023 The Christian Century.
Contact Us Privacy Policy
July 6, Ordinary 14C (2 Kings 5:1-14)
God’s saving work is never too big for ordinary moments or casual conversations.
July 3, Ordinary 14C (2 Kings 5:1-14)
At last the protests fade away and we come to seven little splashes in the Jordan river.
by Liv Larson Andrews
In 2 Kings 5, the VIP characters aren't the ones who make a difference.
by Dennis Sanders
Naaman's servants' question cuts and burns.
By Debie Thomas
A voice of grace rings through the Naaman story—the voice of a child carried away as a spoil of war.
By Lindsay Hardin Freeman
by Cornelius Plantinga
The general was insulted by the piddling, muddy Jordan. But he entered the water—and was healed! Then it was time to pay the bill.
by Walter Brueggemann
The lepers all received healing. What a happy shock that must've been! But only one, a Samaritan, returned and thanked Jesus.
by Paul Stroble
by J. Mary Luti