![Evangelism in a Changing World Evangelism in a Changing World](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/87047.jpg?h=150&w=100)
God’s vision for the church has always comprised a global body of believers proclaiming the gospel on every continent and in every corner of the world. We have the great privilege ...
![Racism: How Should Christians Respond? Racism: How Should Christians Respond?](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/87042.jpg?h=150&w=100)
Decades after the Civil Rights Movement, America is still dealing with racism. The topic of race fills our news headlines, our city streets, and even our pulpits. Recognizing the centuries-old ...
![What Does the Bible Say About Being Gay? What Does the Bible Say About Being Gay?](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/87039.jpg?h=150&w=100)
In general, Christians have done a poor job of talking about sexuality, especially when it comes to same-sex orientation. For many, it's a taboo topic to avoid at all costs. Others ...
![An Unremarkable Testimony An Unremarkable Testimony](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/87037.jpg?h=150&w=100)
Those who were raised in the Christian faith may have trouble narrowing down when exactly they first believed. From the time of their earliest memories, Scripture and church teachings ...
![Following Jesus Into the Arts Following Jesus Into the Arts](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/87036.jpg?h=150&w=100)
Hollywood and Christians have historically opposed each other, going toe-to-toe in battles over traditional values, ethics, and more. Yet Hollywood has the power to shape culture, ...
![The Bond of Friendship The Bond of Friendship](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/87034.jpg?h=150&w=100)
Overview
Many of us long for deep friendship. Perhaps you haven't admitted it, even to yourself, but the desire for someone other than your spouse to share the joys and sorrows ...
![Troubled Minds: Responding to Mental Illness Troubled Minds: Responding to Mental Illness](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/86468.jpg?h=150&w=100)
Mental illness is far more prevalent than many realize. With one in four adults struggling with mental illness each year, there's no doubt that there are people in our churches ...
![Marriage by God's Design Marriage by God's Design](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/86716.jpg?h=150&w=100)
Overview
Among the fastest-selling books of all time, Fifty Shades of Grey has swept through the imaginations of American women "many of them married" with force. But such ...
![A Truly Simple Life A Truly Simple Life](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/86717.jpg?h=150&w=100)
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Magazines, commercials, books, and Pinterest boards have tons of advice for leading a simple life. Magazine headlines scream at us: "Tips for Doing It All!" "10 ...
![Called to a Life of Mercy and Justice Called to a Life of Mercy and Justice](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/86718.jpg?h=150&w=100)
Is the Christian life simply about cultivating a relationship with Christ in private? Or should that relationship compel us to acts of mercy and justice, making a difference in our ...
![God Is Love: No Buts About It God Is Love: No Buts About It](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/86719.jpg?h=150&w=100)
Overview
When our discussions turn to talk about God's love, so many of us want to say, "Yes, but . . ." We want to make sure that sin isn't minimized and that ...
![God of Wrath, God of Love God of Wrath, God of Love](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/86720.jpg?h=150&w=100)
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Many people look at the Old Testament and see an angry God of vengeance who would crush you under his heel for even a minor offense. Then they turn to the New Testament and ...
![Feeling Betrayed by God Feeling Betrayed by God](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/86721.jpg?h=150&w=100)
Overview
It's easy to trust God when things are going smoothly. It's not so easy when life throws us a curve ball. As much as we hate to admit it, we often believe that good ...
![Waiting for a Prodigal's Return Waiting for a Prodigal's Return](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/86722.jpg?h=150&w=100)
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Nothing is more painful than watching someone we love leave the faith. Our emotions run the gamut from being angry to being ashamed. In this study, based on an article by ...
![Adoption and the Local Church Adoption and the Local Church](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/86723.jpg?h=150&w=100)
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Adoption among churchgoers is much more common than it was in the past. What does that mean for churches? How can and should the church help those who adopt. What benefits ...
![Custom-Fit Discipleship Custom-Fit Discipleship](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/86724.jpg?h=150&w=100)
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Too often we're offered five easy steps to evangelism or discipleship. And we eat it up. Because the truth is that evangelism and discipleship are messy. We'd much ...
![Give Sacrificially Give Sacrificially](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/86725.jpg?h=150&w=100)
Overview
Who doesn't want more money? The pull is irresistible and can also be deadly for our Christian lives. As Craig L. Blomberg points out, we don't live under the Old Testament ...
![Love that Brings Real Change Love that Brings Real Change](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/86726.jpg?h=150&w=100)
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Throughout the New Testament we read that Jesus asks his followers to love one another, to help one another, and to carry one another's burdens. Love is an action, not ...
![Enjoy the Silence Enjoy the Silence](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/86727.jpg?h=150&w=100)
Overview
We have so much constant noise in our lives that we are often left trying to figure out how to connect with God. But once we discover the importance of slowing down long enough ...
![The Origins Debate The Origins Debate](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/86728.jpg?h=158&w=100)
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For centuries, Christians have argued exactly what God did "in the beginning." If this were only a question of science, it would not be so contentious. But theology ...