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December 31, 2019

When a Killer Comes to Church: A Pacifist Wrestles With the Texas Church Shooting

In the lapse of a mere four seconds, two souls were blasted violently into eternity in the sanctuary of a Texas church, with another victim succumbing […]
December 31, 2019

‘Racist’ Vacation Bible School Curriculum, Black Abortions Among Most Popular Stories of 2019

Instead of simply listing the most popular stories of 2019, we consider what articles published in 2019 resonated the most with readers. More The post ‘Racist’ […]
December 30, 2019

Dr. Tony Evans’ Wife and Ministry Partner Dr. Lois Evans Dies After Cancer Fight

Dr. Lois Evans, wife of Pastor Tony Evans and first lady of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship, has died after a failed battle with cancer. More The […]
December 30, 2019

From Virgin Births to Purity Movements: Christians and Their Problem With Sex

Sometime in the early fifth century Christians transformed a tradition about Jesus’s virgin birth into a doctrine that connected sex with sin. More The post From […]
December 25, 2019

When A Protestant Goes to Mass: Finding Christ at Midnight

For years now, attending Catholic Mass at midnight has become my favorite Christmas tradition, an admittedly odd confession as a convinced Protestant. More The post When […]
December 20, 2019

Interview: ‘Just Mercy’ Star Michael B. Jordan on Movie’s Message of Faith and Hope

Michael B. Jordan discusses honoring Bryan Stevenson’s work and dealing with emotional scenes while filming. More The post Interview: ‘Just Mercy’ Star Michael B. Jordan on […]
December 20, 2019

Christianity Today’s Statement on Trump’s Impeachment Is Late, But Sends a Needed Message

Christianity Today’s statement is about doing what’s right, not winning, which is exactly the message Trump’s evangelical supporters need to grasp the most. More The post […]
December 18, 2019

Santa of St. Louis: Rapper Thi’sl Fills U-Haul With Christmas Toys for Local Kids

After announcing less just weeks ago that he wanted to fill a U-Haul truck with toys for children in “the hood,” St. Louis rapper Thi’sl has […]
December 18, 2019

Megachurch Pastor, Feeling ‘Distant From God,’ Announces Sabbatical

After 30 years of preaching more than 5,000 sermons, the Rev. Howard-John Wesley stood in front of his congregation on Dec. 1 and admitted he needed […]