Theology+Spirituality

What Can Kids Draw from the Chess Cheating Controversy?
As chess champion Magnus Carlsen accuses an American grandmaster, coaches are trying to develop a virtuous love of the game in young players.
Loretta Lynn: A Coal Miner’s Daughter in the #MeToo Age
The late country music star modeled what church leaders need: A bold willingness to stand up for women.
No Doctrine of the Trinity Is an Island
As a new introduction emphasizes, the deep mysteries of Father, Son, and Spirit can’t be grasped in isolation.
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‘Two Taels of Bread’ and Other East Asian Heresies
Misconceptions about Jesus, Scripture, and salvation prevail.
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Before I Got Saved, I Got Shipped Off and Strung Out
First came Vietnam, then drug addiction. Somehow, God helped me survive.
Faith and Doubt Aren’t Black and White
Travis Dickinson shows believers how to question their beliefs without discarding them.
The Rise of the Pentecostal Fusionists
They’re uniting Spirit-led worship with the riches of historic church tradition, says a leading charismatic bishop.
5 Books on the History of Christian Parenting in America
Chosen by David P. Setran, author of “Christian Parenting: Wisdom and Perspectives from American History.”
Come On, Let Us Adore Him
Too many of our prayers rush past praise.
Bring Back Altar Calls
They could foster the worst in evangelical spirituality. But the best of it, too.
Negligence Is a Deadly Sin
The Bible is consistent in condemning shortcuts that hurt others. And they’re rife.
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What the First Black Death Victim Wanted the World to Know
New research traces plague to historic Syriac Christian community.
After the Boomers, New Leaders Bring New Life to the Vineyard
The next generation of charismatic pastors doesn’t want authority but collaboration—and communities ready to follow the Spirit.
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The Woman Who Gave the World a Thousand Names for God
How a British linguist and a failed Nigerian coup changed everything about Bible translation.
From the Archives: When Disaster Strikes
Five articles about control and God’s providence amidst natural disasters.
Christian Nationalism Cannot Save the World
Do not fall for secularism disguised as a kind of Great Commission.
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Blessed Are Those Who Mourn Suicide
Caring for people in pain requires a rich theology of suffering.
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Orphan Forced from Christian Home Highlights Islamic Ban on Adoption
Egypt sees surge in foster care applications, though still insufficient, while Christians denied custody due to sharia law.
I Could Sing This Bridge Forever, If It’s an Antiphon
Modern worship music can seem awfully simple. But it has a vital role to play, especially when paired with Scripture.
We Still Need the Nuclear Family
Married parents and their kids have a calling that needs to be expanded, not obliterated.

Top Story July 30, 2024

O Say Can You See God in These 5 National Anthems?
O Say Can You See God in These 5 National Anthems?
At the Paris Olympics, songs from South Africa to Peru will call for divine protection and blessing.

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