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The Eternal Meaning of the Cup
Across the church, our Communion practices reveal a broken world and anticipate the one to come.
Friction-Maxxing Higher Ed
Christian colleges can offer complexity and real challenges instead of pat answers and easy degrees.
The New Party Politics of Abortion
Some Republicans remain consistently pro-life. But under Trump’s lead, the GOP has become an anti-Roe yet pro-choice coalition.
What Loving South Africa Taught Me About Patriotism
Attachment to another country didn’t diminish my affection for America. It showed me God’s love for all peoples.
The Birds and the Bees, Babies and Me
God calls us to a fruitful life, no matter our fertility.
Writers
We Should Demand More from MAHA
RFK Jr. and surgeon general nominee Casey Means identify real problems in American health and medicine. But their solutions are lacking.
You Don’t Need a Decoder Ring Each Time You Suffer
Two theologians and a psychologist on offering comfort for those in pain.
Hope for Freedom for Iran, but Expect a Mess for America
Trump rightly campaigned against “endless wars” and nation building in the Middle East. His war on Iran is likely to repeat those very errors.
Death Is Not a Right
Legalized assisted suicide is gaining steam. A robust theology of suffering might help us stem the tide.
The Math Behind Christ’s Care for Our Flourishing
I was curious about how Jesus allotted his time on earth—and what Christians could learn from it.
Ministering to Women Includes Physical Health
Counseling women through infertility and other medical issues may feel awkward. Church leaders have an obligation to do it anyway.
The Vigil of Birth
For low-risk pregnancies, midwife care can offer mothers the birth resources they need: patience, attention, and time.
Birth and Death are Life Issues
A note from CT’s editorial director of features in our March/April issue.
Torn on IVF, Evangelicals Turn to Natural Family Planning
Traditionally a Catholic enterprise, Protestants are increasingly turning to natural procreative technology.
Ideologies Don’t Save, But We Act Like They Do
Even the most admirable societal aims become spiritual distortions when we treat them as ultimate.
John Perkins, in Life and Facing Death
“If we are going to help others understand who Jesus is, our own lives must reflect his character and love.”
Can Reading Fix Young Men’s Modern Malaise?
Good literature can steady and orient unmoored men in their early years. But for renewal, they need to read Scripture.