Christianity Today’s 2015 Book Awards
Our picks for the books most likely to shape evangelical life, thought, and culture. Some of the finest books pull us deeper into familiar subjects—biographies of great statesmen, say, or fresh takes...
View ArticleWhy Torture Is a Complete Failure
Former war crimes prosecutor: Legally, morally, and practically, ‘enhanced interrogation’ does not work. The United States had not held war crimes cases since the end of World War II. During that time,...
View ArticleGod’s Defense Attorney
Millionaire lawyer Mark Lanier moonlights as a Sunday school teacher. Around Christmas, Mark Lanier becomes like the teetotaling Baptist brother of infamous party host Jay Gatsby. Every year since...
View ArticleSt. Nick, Patron of Pawn Shops
The little-known history of Christianity’s icon of generosity. Father Pawn Shop. It doesn’t quite have the same ring as Father Christmas, but it’s an equal descriptor of St. Nicholas. We associate ol’...
View ArticleWhat Forgotten Christmas Tradition Should Churches Revive?
Rooting our celebration of Christ’s birth more deeply in our lives. Relight the Way Patricia Raybon Such a small thing: Turn on Christmas lights. Even if it’s a small church. Even if it’s a black...
View ArticleThe Dangers of Door-to-Door Evangelism
Why winning people for Christ needs something better than a polished sales pitch. I spent most of the 1980s attending secular colleges where tolerance and diversity trumped truth, especially Christian...
View ArticleJesus and ‘Jingle Bell Rock’
I’ve learned that there’s no dividing line between ‘American Christmas’ and ‘Christian Christmas.’ William wakes up from his nap and says, “Mom, I want to talk.” He is in his crib, surrounded by his...
View ArticleShipping the Gospel
The relative sophistication of ancient travel is a key to the spread of the gospel. In the US today, most church planters estimate they need at least five years to establish a new church and perhaps...
View ArticleNews: What Was the Best News of 2014?
Observers weigh in on the year’s events that will most shape evangelical life, thought, or mission. “Engagement between evangelicals and Catholics has gone to a whole new level. In June, I had a...
View ArticleBiblical Archaeology’s Top Ten Discoveries of 2014
A glimpse at the important work that goes on at excavations every year. A flurry of year-end announcements provided some late-breaking additions to the list of archaeological discoveries made public in...
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