Dear Reader,
 
Iran. Impeachment. Syria. AOC. The president’s latest tweet. It’s easy to get exhausted in a 24/7 news cycle that turns every issue into a national emergency.
 
First Things speaks to the enduring truths in life.
 
You turn to First Things each day for thoughtful reflection that goes beyond the headlines.
 
Now we’re turning to you.
 
Today marks the start of the online portion of our year-end campaign to help us raise $500,000 by the end of 2019. These funds are needed to strengthen our voice as a witness to the truth in troubled times.
 
Will you help us reach our goal by making a campaign gift today?
 
Over the next few weeks, you’ll be hearing more from me and others here at First Things. There are many ways for readers like you to participate in our campaign and we’ll be sharing them in emails, social media posts, and on firstthings.com. I hope you will stand with us as we stand for the enduring truths in life.


R. R. Reno, Editor
First Things