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An excerpt from ‘The Crucifixion,’ CT’s 2017 Beautiful Orthodoxy Book of the Year. When affluent white Americans think of heaven, we tend to think of celestial serenity, natural beauty, and family reunions. Black Americans and other disadvantaged groups would be much more likely to think of God’s promise that there will be ultimate justice. ForContinue reading “The Wrath the World Needs”

The grace of Jesus was not just offered to orphans and widows or rebellious pastors’ kids; it was for me. I didn’t want to go to India. The morning we were supposed to leave, I snuggled deep under soft covers in Colorado Springs, breathing in the scent of fabric softener and listening to my momContinue reading “Growing Up in Ministry”

The release that best embodies our pursuit of Beautiful Orthodoxy. The Crucifixion: Understanding the Death of Jesus Christ Fleming Rutledge (Eerdmans) “Fleming Rutledge has always had a reputation for bold, relentlessly scriptural, and Cross-centered preaching. In this book, the work of a lifetime, she pulls back the lid on the deep well of exegetical, theological,Continue reading “Christianity Today’s 2017 Book of the Year”

An excerpt from ‘The Crucifixion,’ CT’s 2017 Beautiful Orthodoxy Book of the Year. When affluent white Americans think of heaven, we tend to think of celestial serenity, natural beauty, and family reunions. Black Americans and other disadvantaged groups would be much more likely to think of God’s promise that there will be ultimate justice. ForContinue reading “The Wrath the World Needs”

Our picks for the books most likely to shape evangelical life, thought, and culture. Make a list of all the blessings the Protestant Reformation has brought, and eventually—long after jotting down iconic phrases like “salvation by grace alone through faith alone”—you’ll get around to the CT Book Awards. Books, of course, had existed long beforeContinue reading “Christianity Today’s 2017 Book Awards”

We were created for worship. Worship is one of those fascinating topics that can both unite and divide the church. I've heard it said that “worship matters most” – seemingly a bit of a strong statement, but is it true? John Piper, in his well-known book Let the Nations Be Glad, wrote this about worship:Continue reading “Worship Matters”

Our picks for the books most likely to shape evangelical life, thought, and culture. Make a list of all the blessings the Protestant Reformation has brought, and eventually—long after jotting down iconic phrases like “salvation by grace alone through faith alone”—you’ll get around to the CT Book Awards. Books, of course, had existed long beforeContinue reading “Christianity Today’s 2017 Book Awards”

What Christians might take away from Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling’s latest hit. Editor’s note: This review contains spoilers for the movie La La Land. C. S. Lewis wrote, “Being in love is a good thing, but it is not the best thing.” Hollywood takes a different stance. On-screen love stories bring us dramatic clichés:Continue reading “‘La La Land’ Dances Between Love and Calling”

What happens when Christmas falls on a Sunday? People keep asking me about Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services. And, turns out, the vast majority of churches have services on both! Here’s the data from LifeWay Research: Christmas Eve African-American pastors are less likely to say their church will hold services on Christmas Eve (50Continue reading “LifeWay Research: 89% of churches will have services on Christmas Day”

Just 1 in 10 congregations will cancel worship on the big day. Nearly 9 out of 10 Protestant senior pastors say their churches plan to hold services on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, as both fall on a Sunday, according to a recent survey from Nashville-based LifeWay Research. More than 7 in 10 ProtestantContinue reading “Here’s What Happens When Christmas Falls on a Sunday”