March (Web-only) 2015

In Defense of 'Worldliness'
There’s nothing wrong with enjoying life on earth. But let Augustine offer a caution.

How We Die Ten Years After Terri Schiavo
Debates on end-of-life decisions have changed dramatically in the past decade.

How to Destroy Your Pastor
What threatens pastors most is not the attack that comes from outside the church, but the criticisms of cliques from within.

Kay Warren: No More Needless Deaths
How maternal health initiatives keep families alive.

Faithful Compassion Over Gut Reaction
From anti-Semitism to Boko Haram: How faith, not emotions, sustains our attention to tragedy.

It Follows
Terrifying and uncomfortable tale of teenagers in suburban Detroit—which is the point.

Muslim Actor: 'It's An Honor to Play Jesus'
CT talks to Haaz Sleiman, who portrays Christ in 'Killing Jesus,' which airs this Sunday.

What Christianophobia Looks Like in America
New Study: Champions of religious freedom tell Christians, 'Keep your faith to yourselves.'

The Selfishness of Digital Life ‘On Demand’
Tips for helping teens (and ourselves) find balance in high tech world.

I’m Kimmy Schmidt, Minus the ‘Unbreakable’
A cult survivor explains what a new sitcom gets right—and wrong—about life on the outside.

The (Sometimes Frustrating) Gift of Sex
Dr. Juli Slattery believes there's hope for every marriage.

To the Ends of the Earth: Loving Vanuatu After Cyclone Pam
How God uses international ties to grow our compassion.

Asking the Insufficient Questions
In some ways, 'Fifty Shades of Grey' and 'God's Not Dead' aren't all that different.

Making Searchers of Us All
Some movies, like 'Jauja,' invite us to go beyond narrative question and toward experience.

Remembering Kara Tippetts and Her ‘Mundane Faithfulness’
Christian mom and blogger saw God in her suffering.

Raising a Generation of Peacemakers, Part Two
What does it mean to be both a peacemaker and a parent at the same time? A guest post from Russell Jeung.

The Critics Roundup: ‘The Jinx’ Finale and ‘The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt’
The finale that shocked a nation—and a filmmaker—and a comedy that shouldn’t work.

Postcard from SXSW #3: ‘Peace Officer’ and ‘Wild Horses’
A documentary and a new film from Robert Duvall give look at the lives of law enforcement officers.

On These Tamales, I Will Build My Church
Celebrating the gifts Christian women bring to the table.

Lyle Schaller, Preeminent Church Consultant, Dies at 91
No one may have advised more churches in the 20th century. Mine was one.

Postcard from SXSW #2: 'Out to Win' and 'Raiders!'
Why do men make movies? To share a passion. Here's two from SXSW.

Choose Your Own Sexual Ethics Adventure
A critique of purity culture turns into a plea for self-centered sexuality.

Postcard from SXSW #1: 'Love & Mercy,' 'The Ecstasy of Wilko Johnson,' and '808'
Our correspondent on the ground talks to the team behind the Beach Boys film and more.

The Critics’ Roundup: ‘The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” and ‘Dig’
Critics weigh in on an aptly-named film and an intriguing start to a "spiritual procedural."

White Privileged Like Me
Mary McLeod Bethune, Moody Bible Institute, and the legacy of majority culture.

Raising a Generation of Peacemakers, Part One
Following Jesus may put us in harm's way. But we should never be alone in that endeavor. A guest post from Russell Jeung.

Why Some Pregnant Moms Don’t Wait to Announce
Greater openness around miscarriage has us rethinking first trimester etiquette.

Patience Is an Offline Virtue
What I’m learning from Lent without 24/7 connectivity.

Shauna Niequist: Good Friends Feed Our Souls
Building strong relationships takes time. And lots of snacks.

China Soul’s Yuan Denies Rape Accusation, Resigns from Preaching
All Girls Allowed Chai Ling rejects ‘sexual iniquity’ admission.

Man Does Not Live by Man Skills Alone
There’s more to manliness than grilling a killer steak or tying the perfect necktie.

'Pioneer Girl' Laura Ingalls Wilder's Real Memoir Overturns Our False Nostalgia
After realizing the grittiness of the past, we can face the brokenness of the present

There Are Parables Everywhere You Look
What Chris Hoke’s memoir of ministry to outcasts can teach us about seeing reality in Christ-shaped ways.

Shame on Us: Christian Chatter in the Twittersphere
Join our chat Thursday using the hashtag #CTshame.

How to Succeed in Business Despite Stigma and Stereotypes
Christian executive offers advice for female entrepreneurs.

The Word, the Flesh, and the Biblical Epic
What do we do with biblical epics in light of Scripture?

What You Probably Don’t Know about ‘The Least of These’
A more biblically accurate understanding of Jesus' words in Matthew 25.

How Texas Became a Conservative Evangelical Powerhouse
Robert Wuthnow investigates the causes of the Lone Star State’s political transformation.

Parents: Give Up Your Great Expectations
Embracing the imago Dei over childhood milestones.

Called to More than Motherhood
Being a mom is only one part of your identity.

The Drop Box
It doesn’t prove that these kids are worthwhile; it just shows that they are, and that's what's beautiful.

The Long Tail: ‘Love Me,’ ‘Traitors’ and ‘The Widowmaker’
Global takes on stories about hookers, wannabe punk rockers, and . . . coronary artery scanning?

Let Kelly Gissendaner Live
The Georgia Department of Corrections has done its job. She should not be executed.

How HGTV Built a Network on Redemption Stories
The real reason we get hooked watching home renovations.

If I See Blue, and You See White, Why Does It Matter?
The significance of our viral debate over #TheDress.