January (Web-only) 2020
![Christianity’s Influence on World History Is Real but Easily Overstated Christianity’s Influence on World History Is Real but Easily Overstated](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/115110.jpg?h=124&w=220)
Christianity’s Influence on World History Is Real but Easily Overstated
Did the teachings of Jesus launch a sweeping revolution in human consciousness? Maybe, but we need better evidence.
![3 Ways UK Churches Can Turn Brexit’s Separation into Reintegration 3 Ways UK Churches Can Turn Brexit’s Separation into Reintegration](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/115092.jpg?h=123&w=220)
3 Ways UK Churches Can Turn Brexit’s Separation into Reintegration
Amid the "great divorce" from Europe, British believers have opportunities to model a better blend of faith and politics—with each other and the global body of Christ.
![Yes, You Can Trust the Four Gospels. Even When They Conflict. Yes, You Can Trust the Four Gospels. Even When They Conflict.](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/115079.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Yes, You Can Trust the Four Gospels. Even When They Conflict.
Literary device theory is gaining popularity among scholars. Philosopher Lydia McGrew doesn’t buy it.
![Mary the Priest and Phil the Groundhog Beat Out Super Bowl Hoopla Mary the Priest and Phil the Groundhog Beat Out Super Bowl Hoopla](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/115078.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Mary the Priest and Phil the Groundhog Beat Out Super Bowl Hoopla
The real reason February 2 is an occasion for feasting.
![The 49ers Chaplain Went from San Quentin to the Super Bowl The 49ers Chaplain Went from San Quentin to the Super Bowl](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/115091.jpg?h=123&w=220)
The 49ers Chaplain Went from San Quentin to the Super Bowl
In a winning season, Earl Smith also saw the team grow in faith.
![What Martin Luther Teaches Us About Coronavirus What Martin Luther Teaches Us About Coronavirus](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/115085.jpg?h=123&w=220)
![What If We Don’t Have to Choose Between Evolution and Adam and Eve? What If We Don’t Have to Choose Between Evolution and Adam and Eve?](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/115082.jpg?h=123&w=220)
What If We Don’t Have to Choose Between Evolution and Adam and Eve?
How insights from genealogy can help change the terms of a contentious debate.
简体中文繁體中文![Beth Moore: God Uses Your Mistakes for Good Beth Moore: God Uses Your Mistakes for Good](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/115065.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Beth Moore: God Uses Your Mistakes for Good
In the Lord’s economy, nothing is wasted—not even rotten fruit.
![Sing to the Lord, All the Earth (and Minnesota) Sing to the Lord, All the Earth (and Minnesota)](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/115009.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Sing to the Lord, All the Earth (and Minnesota)
Listen: Immigrant congregations bring diverse worship to the Lutheran Midwest.
![They Run a Hip Vegan Restaurant—and Give All the Profits to Charity They Run a Hip Vegan Restaurant—and Give All the Profits to Charity](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/115049.jpg?h=123&w=220)
They Run a Hip Vegan Restaurant—and Give All the Profits to Charity
How one NYC couple is aiming for a maximum return on investment in their business and life.
![The Incarnation Lifts Our Gaze from Dust to Light The Incarnation Lifts Our Gaze from Dust to Light](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/115044.jpg?h=123&w=220)
The Incarnation Lifts Our Gaze from Dust to Light
That God dwelt among us has profound implications for theology, art, and life.
![The Better Good News on Political Division The Better Good News on Political Division](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/115041.jpg?h=123&w=220)
The Better Good News on Political Division
The “extreme middle” is shaped like a cross.
![No Friend of Tax Collectors No Friend of Tax Collectors](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/115042.jpg?h=123&w=220)
No Friend of Tax Collectors
Churches are tax exempt for good reason. Anything else would be disastrous.
![What Does ‘Evangelical’ Mean? What Does ‘Evangelical’ Mean?](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/115034.jpg?h=123&w=220)
What Does ‘Evangelical’ Mean?
CT discusses key distinctives of evangelical belief, identity, and spirituality.
![Sorry, James and David: Silas and Obadiah Are Today’s Trending Baby Names. Sorry, James and David: Silas and Obadiah Are Today’s Trending Baby Names.](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/114991.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Sorry, James and David: Silas and Obadiah Are Today’s Trending Baby Names.
Weird Bible names are on the rise. What’s behind the trend?
![Your Church Needs Boomers Your Church Needs Boomers](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/115001.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Your Church Needs Boomers
How a hyper-focus on “attracting the young” can sideline the aging faithful.
![On MLK Day, Be Still and Listen On MLK Day, Be Still and Listen](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/114964.jpg?h=123&w=220)
On MLK Day, Be Still and Listen
Hearing each other is a miracle. We need to practice receiving it as such.
![Worship God: Start a Hobby Worship God: Start a Hobby](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/114955.jpg?h=124&w=220)
Worship God: Start a Hobby
Lately, hobbies have become a metric of personal success. But their core purpose is to help us pause and praise.
![Should Christians Kill Animals for Sport? Should Christians Kill Animals for Sport?](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/114952.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Should Christians Kill Animals for Sport?
A new book presents a range of arguments on the moral legitimacy of hunting.
![When Women of Color Write, the Whole Church Gains When Women of Color Write, the Whole Church Gains](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/114757.jpg?h=124&w=220)
Kristie Anyabwile: When Women of Color Write, the Whole Church Gains
A conversation with the editor of "His Testimonies, My Heritage."
![Megxit and the Church: Harry and Meghan Reflect Our Lost Youth Megxit and the Church: Harry and Meghan Reflect Our Lost Youth](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/114617.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Megxit and the Church: Harry and Meghan Reflect Our Lost Youth
Britain’s royal family isn’t the only institution struggling to retain and empower the next generation.
![Bryan Stevenson Wants to Liberate People from the Lie That Their Life Doesn’t Matter Bryan Stevenson Wants to Liberate People from the Lie That Their Life Doesn’t Matter](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/114608.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Bryan Stevenson Wants to Liberate People from the Lie That Their Life Doesn’t Matter
The author of the book behind the new film ‘Just Mercy’ shows the church a way forward.
![Can We See God from Einstein’s Tower? Can We See God from Einstein’s Tower?](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/114589.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Can We See God from Einstein’s Tower?
The great scientist’s grand theories can take us to dizzying heights, but there are realms they cannot reach.
![#Blessed: The Ministry of Instagram Inspiration #Blessed: The Ministry of Instagram Inspiration](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/114579.jpg?h=123&w=220)
#Blessed: The Ministry of Instagram Inspiration
Morgan Harper Nichols and Ruth Chou Simons are part of a movement to bring beauty, truth, and encouragement to millions scrolling on their phones.
![Love Your Neighbor in the New Year: Answer Their Emails and Texts Love Your Neighbor in the New Year: Answer Their Emails and Texts](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/114572.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Love Your Neighbor in the New Year: Answer Their Emails and Texts
Jesus protected his time and also gave it up willingly. In this digital age, we’re called to do the same.
![Top Stories of the Persecuted Church in 2019 Top Stories of the Persecuted Church in 2019](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/114564.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Top Stories of the Persecuted Church in 2019
Christians continue to suffer around the world, from Algeria to Syria. Here are the 10 most-read stories from last year.
![My Favorite ‘Quick to Listen’ Episodes of 2019 My Favorite ‘Quick to Listen’ Episodes of 2019](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/114522.jpg?h=123&w=220)
My Favorite ‘Quick to Listen’ Episodes of 2019
The hosts of Christianity Today's weekly news podcast on the episodes they won't soon forget.
![Christianity Today’s 15 Most-Read Book Reviews of 2019 Christianity Today’s 15 Most-Read Book Reviews of 2019](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/114560.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Christianity Today’s 15 Most-Read Book Reviews of 2019
We read about waging a smarter war on porn, Richard Mouw wrestling with evangelicalism, and Why secular substitutes for religion will always leave us exhausted and unhappy.
![The Dangers that Epiphany Reveals The Dangers that Epiphany Reveals](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/114552.jpg?h=124&w=220)
The Dangers that Epiphany Reveals
Lessons from the Magi on being simultaneously threatened and “overwhelmed by joy.”
![Who Evangelicals Lost in 2019 Who Evangelicals Lost in 2019](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/114523.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Who Evangelicals Lost in 2019
Remembering scholar Lamin Sanneh, theologian Jean Vanier, evangelist Reinhard Bonnke, and others.
![The Light of the Nations The Light of the Nations](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/114525.jpg?h=123&w=220)
The Light of the Nations
The visit of the Magi draws our attention to the global nature of the gospel.
![Christianity Today’s Top Testimonies of 2019 Christianity Today’s Top Testimonies of 2019](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/114476.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Christianity Today’s Top Testimonies of 2019
The Christian conversion stories that CT readers shared most.
![Christianity Today’s 2019 Cover Stories, Ranked Christianity Today’s 2019 Cover Stories, Ranked](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/114506.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Christianity Today’s 2019 Cover Stories, Ranked
Here are our print features that online readers looked at most.
![Killing Jesus’ Brothers and Sisters Killing Jesus’ Brothers and Sisters](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/114507.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Killing Jesus’ Brothers and Sisters
Why did we turn on the Jews so quickly? And what do we do about it now?
![My New Year’s Resolution: To Call Myself Christian in Public My New Year’s Resolution: To Call Myself Christian in Public](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/114502.jpg?h=123&w=220)
My New Year’s Resolution: To Call Myself Christian in Public
After years of “playing it cool” with my unbelieving friends, I can tell you: It only gets weirder to talk about faith the longer you wait.
![Don’t Miss These 2019 Christianity Today Articles Don’t Miss These 2019 Christianity Today Articles](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/114498.jpg?h=123&w=220)
Don’t Miss These 2019 Christianity Today Articles
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