July (Web-only) 2016
![The Real Theological Issue Between Christians and Muslims The Real Theological Issue Between Christians and Muslims](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/72294.jpg?h=123&w=220)
The Real Theological Issue Between Christians and Muslims
It's not about a different God, it's about a different Jesus.
![The Year in Liturgical Cinema: Ordinary Time The Year in Liturgical Cinema: Ordinary Time](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/72011.png?h=123&w=220)
The Year in Liturgical Cinema: Ordinary Time
Film will always have an escapist quality to it, but it can also emphasize the beauty and transcendence of the everyday.
![Is There a Better Way to Fight 'Political Correctness'? Is There a Better Way to Fight 'Political Correctness'?](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/72044.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Is There a Better Way to Fight 'Political Correctness'?
When language is a tool for coercion, nobody wins.
![The Real Cost (and Power) of Seeking Justice The Real Cost (and Power) of Seeking Justice](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/71498.jpg?h=123&w=220)
The Real Cost (and Power) of Seeking Justice
The murder of Willie Kimani can rally the global Body of Christ for an end to impunity.
![Q+A: Why Letting the Dishes Go Can Save Your Soul Q+A: Why Letting the Dishes Go Can Save Your Soul](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/71927.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Q+A: Why Letting the Dishes Go Can Save Your Soul
In her latest book, Shauna Niequist trades “competition, comparison, and exhaustion for meaning, connection, and unconditional love."
![How 'Stranger Things' Re-Enchants the World How 'Stranger Things' Re-Enchants the World](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/71941.jpg?h=123&w=220)
How 'Stranger Things' Re-Enchants the World
The Netflix show, along with 'Midnight Special,' Frank Peretti's novels, and even Pokemon Go are trying to fill a void.
![After Childhood Abuse, How Can I Trust Others with My Kids? After Childhood Abuse, How Can I Trust Others with My Kids?](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/71918.jpeg?h=123&w=220)
After Childhood Abuse, How Can I Trust Others with My Kids?
I equip my daughters to protect themselves and their bodies in ways I didn’t learn to.
![What the Magic Kingdom Reminds Us About the Eternal Kingdom What the Magic Kingdom Reminds Us About the Eternal Kingdom](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/71497.jpg?h=123&w=220)
What the Magic Kingdom Reminds Us About the Eternal Kingdom
The happiest place isn't on earth...yet.
![Jerry B. Jenkins: The Tim LaHaye I Knew Jerry B. Jenkins: The Tim LaHaye I Knew](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/71906.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Jerry B. Jenkins: The Tim LaHaye I Knew
I saw the softer side of a man famous for strong opinions.
![Too Many Transitions Can Traumatize Our Kids Too Many Transitions Can Traumatize Our Kids](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/71877.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Too Many Transitions Can Traumatize Our Kids
I know from experience what happens when children face moving, divorce, or other stressful life change—and how we can help them.
![The 5 Truths Stay-at-Home and Working Moms Can Agree On The 5 Truths Stay-at-Home and Working Moms Can Agree On](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/71852.jpg?h=123&w=220)
The 5 Truths Stay-at-Home and Working Moms Can Agree On
After interviewing 120 women, I saw glimmers of a truce in the Mommy Wars.
![My Encounter with Ken Ham's Giant Ark My Encounter with Ken Ham's Giant Ark](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/71774.jpg?h=123&w=220)
My Encounter with Ken Ham's Giant Ark
A four-hour visit to the massive replica of Noah's boat left me with a flood of questions.
![Why Neither Candidate Has Hispanic Christians Convinced This Election Why Neither Candidate Has Hispanic Christians Convinced This Election](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/71811.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Why Neither Candidate Has Hispanic Christians Convinced This Election
Leading evangelical explains how both Trump and Clinton fall short.
![The Truth About Living with an Invisible Illness The Truth About Living with an Invisible Illness](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/71779.jpeg?h=123&w=220)
The Truth About Living with an Invisible Illness
God sees me and my pain even when others cannot.
![Are We Distracting Ourselves to Death? Are We Distracting Ourselves to Death?](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/71755.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Are We Distracting Ourselves to Death?
How technology-driven "hyperreality" hijacks our attention and makes us numb to real-life dangers.
![The Youth Sports Myth: You Owe It to Your Child The Youth Sports Myth: You Owe It to Your Child](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/71746.png?h=123&w=220)
The Youth Sports Myth: You Owe It to Your Child
Hundreds of dollars, hours of intense practice. Is it worth the cost?
![God Will Give You the Words, So Don't Steal These God Will Give You the Words, So Don't Steal These](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/71725.jpg?h=123&w=220)
God Will Give You the Words, So Don't Steal These
Plagiarism offends the original author and the Author of all.
![10 Books Worth Reading This Summer 10 Books Worth Reading This Summer](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/71697.png?h=123&w=220)
10 Books Worth Reading This Summer
Our July book list: Her.meneutics writers recommend their favorites.
![The Awkward Feast of My 'Ideal' Church The Awkward Feast of My 'Ideal' Church](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/71678.png?h=123&w=220)
The Awkward Feast of My 'Ideal' Church
Community life—and community eating—is laborious and glorious.
![The Church Usher's Vital Priestly Role The Church Usher's Vital Priestly Role](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/71659.jpg?h=123&w=220)
The Church Usher's Vital Priestly Role
How the keepers of God's house show us his welcome.
![Christians Don't Want to Stop Serving Their LGBT Neighbors Christians Don't Want to Stop Serving Their LGBT Neighbors](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/71606.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Christians Don't Want to Stop Serving Their LGBT Neighbors
A balanced take on the gay rights-religious freedom debate requires an understanding of complicity.
![The Other Christian Nation The Other Christian Nation](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/71605.jpg?h=123&w=220)
The Other Christian Nation
A cozy relationship between church and state has lasting implications.
![Remembering Bill Cunningham, a Fashion Hero for the Rest of Us Remembering Bill Cunningham, a Fashion Hero for the Rest of Us](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/71569.jpeg?h=123&w=220)
Remembering Bill Cunningham, a Fashion Hero for the Rest of Us
The iconic photographer helped me see the human side of style.
![The Church at Its Racial Turning Point The Church at Its Racial Turning Point](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/71580.jpeg?h=123&w=220)
The Church at Its Racial Turning Point
Five ways forward after the recent tragic events.
![How to Date When You’re Almost Middle-Aged How to Date When You’re Almost Middle-Aged](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/71553.jpg?h=123&w=220)
How to Date When You’re Almost Middle-Aged
As I close in on 40, I’m learning how to live without marriage (even as I desire it).
![The Burden and Promise of Racial Reconciliation The Burden and Promise of Racial Reconciliation](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/71564.jpg?h=123&w=220)
The Burden and Promise of Racial Reconciliation
After Minnesota, Baton Rouge, and Dallas, can we transcend optimism or despair?
![What Do You Preach After a Week Like This? What Do You Preach After a Week Like This?](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/71563.jpeg?h=123&w=220)
What Do You Preach After a Week Like This?
Reactions from 10 pastors close to the recent shootings in Dallas, Baton Rouge, and Falcon Heights.
![The (Outrageous, Excessive) Body of Christ The (Outrageous, Excessive) Body of Christ](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/71562.jpg?h=123&w=220)
The (Outrageous, Excessive) Body of Christ
It's everywhere—even in a chance encounter with a crumb of communion bread.
![Quit Calling Them 'Chick Flicks' Quit Calling Them 'Chick Flicks'](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/71550.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Quit Calling Them 'Chick Flicks'
With the female-fronted 'Ghostbusters,' it's time to celebrate women in movies.
![The Secret Life of Pets The Secret Life of Pets](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/71524.jpg?h=123&w=220)
The Secret Life of Pets
A pleasant enough re-tread of every animated movie featuring talking animals that you've ever seen.
![We Believe in Miracles—Just Not on Film We Believe in Miracles—Just Not on Film](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/70076.jpg?h=123&w=220)
We Believe in Miracles—Just Not on Film
Movies old and new have wrestled with how to depict the supernatural.
![Bible Study Meets Crafting: The Bible Journaling Craze Bible Study Meets Crafting: The Bible Journaling Craze](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/71347.jpeg?h=123&w=220)
Bible Study Meets Crafting: The Bible Journaling Craze
What this artsy trend among Christian women shows us about offline spirituality.
![Does This New Bill Threaten California Christian Colleges' Religious Freedom? Does This New Bill Threaten California Christian Colleges' Religious Freedom?](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/71492.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Does This New Bill Threaten California Christian Colleges' Religious Freedom?
An expert in religious liberty law explains the Golden State's controversial SB 1146.
![Come Out of Your Gender-Role Foxholes Come Out of Your Gender-Role Foxholes](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/71483.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Come Out of Your Gender-Role Foxholes
How men and women can have better conversations about leadership, love, and life together.
![We Need the Light of Learning We Need the Light of Learning](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/71436.jpg?h=123&w=220)
We Need the Light of Learning
If we are to shine for Christ in this world, we want to think deeply and reason well.
español![Summer Fun = Family Learning Summer Fun = Family Learning](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/71434.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Summer Fun = Family Learning
How one of our favorite times of the year can also be educational.
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