November (Web-only) 2018
![The Case for an Early Christmas The Case for an Early Christmas](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/85414.jpg?h=123&w=220)
The Case for an Early Christmas
Christian history gives us reason to see Advent and Christmas as coexistent, not separate.
![From Jim Elliot to John Allen Chau: The Missionary-Martyr Dilemma From Jim Elliot to John Allen Chau: The Missionary-Martyr Dilemma](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/85394.png?h=123&w=220)
From Jim Elliot to John Allen Chau: The Missionary-Martyr Dilemma
The latest death on the mission field challenges the church to rethink a view of martyrdom as peak adventure.
![I Told My Husband I Had Feelings for Another Man I Told My Husband I Had Feelings for Another Man](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/85373.jpg?h=123&w=220)
I Told My Husband I Had Feelings for Another Man
When we finally spoke face-to-face, his exact words were, “I get it. He’s scratching an itch that I can’t right now.”
![Your Empty Nest Is God’s Opportunity Your Empty Nest Is God’s Opportunity](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/85374.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Your Empty Nest Is God’s Opportunity
Four ways to rethink your post-parenting years in light of the Great Commission.
简体中文繁體中文![Find Your Creative Voice Find Your Creative Voice](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/85333.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Find Your Creative Voice
Creativity becomes more than expressing ourselves as we reflect God into the world.
![This Thanksgiving, I’m Thankful for Difficult People This Thanksgiving, I’m Thankful for Difficult People](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/85341.jpg?h=123&w=220)
This Thanksgiving, I’m Thankful for Difficult People
The surprising context for the holiday Lincoln instituted is a good reminder to us today.
简体中文繁體中文![The Most Famous Metaphor of American Exceptionalism Is a Warning, Not a Boast The Most Famous Metaphor of American Exceptionalism Is a Warning, Not a Boast](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/85339.jpg?h=123&w=220)
The Most Famous Metaphor of American Exceptionalism Is a Warning, Not a Boast
John Winthrop’s “city upon a hill” language wasn’t meant to puff up his hearers with pride but to send a chill down their spines.
![Give Thanks for What Others Have That You Don’t Give Thanks for What Others Have That You Don’t](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/85325.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Give Thanks for What Others Have That You Don’t
This Thanksgiving, praise God for other people’s blessings—even the ones you wish for.
![Why Prayer Is Still Public Schools’ Best Hope Why Prayer Is Still Public Schools’ Best Hope](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/85327.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Why Prayer Is Still Public Schools’ Best Hope
The founder of Teachers Who Pray calls public education “America’s biggest mission field.”
![Populism vs. Progressivism: Who Knows Best? Populism vs. Progressivism: Who Knows Best?](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/85332.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Populism vs. Progressivism: Who Knows Best?
Opposing types of knowledge are at the heart of today’s polarization. How does a Christian decide?
![Why ‘Passing on the Faith’ Fails Our Kids Why ‘Passing on the Faith’ Fails Our Kids](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/85298.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Why ‘Passing on the Faith’ Fails Our Kids
Young adults often leave the church after high school. The problem lies close to home.
![When Christian Practices Hurt Other People When Christian Practices Hurt Other People](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/85295.jpg?h=123&w=220)
When Christian Practices Hurt Other People
Baptism, prayer, and Communion can all go “wayward,” says Lauren Winner. Should we blame the sinful practitioners or the practices themselves?
![How BSF Saved Sandi Patty How BSF Saved Sandi Patty](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/84349.jpg?h=123&w=220)
How BSF Saved Sandi Patty
In her new book, “The Voice,” the award-winning singer reflects on Bible Study Fellowship’s role in her faith formation.
![Even for Christian Combat Veterans, No Easy Answers Even for Christian Combat Veterans, No Easy Answers](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/85182.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Even for Christian Combat Veterans, No Easy Answers
What two recent films get right, and what they miss.
![These Pastors Loved America So Much, They Wanted It to Stay British These Pastors Loved America So Much, They Wanted It to Stay British](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/85184.jpg?h=123&w=220)
These Pastors Loved America So Much, They Wanted It to Stay British
Why the Christian case against the Revolutionary War deserves better than mockery and neglect.
![Stepping Back Before Speaking Out Stepping Back Before Speaking Out](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/84350.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Stepping Back Before Speaking Out
In solitude, we turn our face toward God who so loves this world.
![A New Guild Aims to Equip Women and Amplify Orthodoxy A New Guild Aims to Equip Women and Amplify Orthodoxy](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/84341.jpg?h=123&w=220)
A New Guild Aims to Equip Women and Amplify Orthodoxy
An interview with Pelican Project members Karen Swallow Prior, Kristie Anyabwile, and Tish Harrison Warren.
![Joni Eareckson Tada: Suffering Helps Me See Heaven Joni Eareckson Tada: Suffering Helps Me See Heaven](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/84240.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Joni Eareckson Tada: Suffering Helps Me See Heaven
I used to wonder why Paul calls hardships “light and momentary.” Years of affliction opened my eyes to his insight.
![God’s Call to a Reluctant Suburbanite God’s Call to a Reluctant Suburbanite](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/84238.jpg?h=123&w=220)
God’s Call to a Reluctant Suburbanite
I craved life in a city center or a rural idyll. He wanted me to hunger after him instead.
![‘Kim’s Convenience’ Isn’t Just Another Family Sitcom ‘Kim’s Convenience’ Isn’t Just Another Family Sitcom](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/84226.jpg?h=123&w=220)
‘Kim’s Convenience’ Isn’t Just Another Family Sitcom
The Netflix show offers a fresh way of looking at both Christians and immigrants.
![Rumors of AI Wars: Where Google and the Bible Agree Rumors of AI Wars: Where Google and the Bible Agree](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/84220.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Rumors of AI Wars: Where Google and the Bible Agree
An understanding of human dignity and responsibility belongs in the development of artificial intelligence for military uses.
![James MacDonald: Why Suing Is Sometimes the Biblical Choice James MacDonald: Why Suing Is Sometimes the Biblical Choice](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/84225.png?h=123&w=220)
James MacDonald: Why Suing Is Sometimes the Biblical Choice
1 Corinthians 6:1-9 does not apply to every situation.
![God Has a Plan for Your Life. But You Can't Find It Alone. God Has a Plan for Your Life. But You Can't Find It Alone.](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/84209.jpg?h=123&w=220)
God Has a Plan for Your Life. But You Can't Find It Alone.
How community helps us discern our callings.